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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-58 - Disposition of personal property of unknown decedent.

40A:9-58 Disposition of personal property of unknown decedent.
40A:9-58. The county or intercounty medical examiner or the assistant county or intercounty medical examiner shall take charge of the personal property found on or pertaining to an unknown decedent, and shall make an inventory of all such personal property and file a copy thereof with the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders. Within 20 days after the death, the said personal property with a copy of the inventory shall be delivered to the county treasurer. After 20 days following such delivery the county treasurer, in his discretion, may sell said property at public or private sale. If the proceeds of any such sale shall not be claimed by a personal representative of the decedent or person entitled thereto within 2 years after the sale, the said proceeds shall become the property of the county.
amended 2018, c.62, s.47.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-63 - County clerk; bond

40A:9-63. County clerk; bond
40A:9-63. Every person who shall be elected clerk of a county, before entering into his office shall give his bond to the State of New Jersey and the county as their interest may appear, with sufficient corporate surety, to be approved by the assignment judge of the Superior Court in the sum of $15,000.00 or in such greater sum not exceeding $50,000.00 as the judge may order.
The bond shall be conditioned that he will well and truly execute the office of clerk of the county of (insert name of county) and faithfully, impartially and justly perform and execute all of the duties pertaining to such office, with respect to the State of New Jersey, the said county and all persons concerned.
The bond approved by the judge together with the oath of office, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey and duplicates with the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders of the county.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.394.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-63.1 - Commission; effective date; term of office

40A:9-63.1. Commission; effective date; term of office
The commission of every newly-elected county clerk shall bear date and take effect on January 1 next succeeding his election, or if such date falls upon a Sunday, then on the following day, and the term of his office shall be 5 years.
L.1973, c. 57, s. 3, eff. March 15, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-64 - County clerk's oath

40A:9-64. County clerk's oath
Every person elected or appointed to the office of county clerk, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the following oath:
"I, , county clerk of the county of do solemnly swear (or affirm) to (insert name of county) support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and perform the duties of my office as county clerk, faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of my ability."
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-65 - Performance of duties before giving bond; misdemeanor

40A:9-65. Performance of duties before giving bond; misdemeanor
If any person elected county clerk shall assume to perform any of the duties before giving bond as provided by law he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-66 - Seals of county clerks

40A:9-66. Seals of county clerks
Every county clerk shall have an official seal for the office of county clerk of the county. Until otherwise provided by law, the seals of the clerks of the respective counties now in use shall be continued to be used on official documents required to be sealed by the county clerk. The county clerk in office shall be the custodian of the said seal.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-67 - Supreme Court rules governing county clerks who are attorneys at law

40A:9-67. Supreme Court rules governing county clerks who are attorneys at law
A county clerk who is an attorney at law shall be subject to the rules of the Supreme Court in respect to limitations upon his practice of law.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-68 - Duties of county clerk for the courts

40A:9-68. Duties of county clerk for the courts
40A:9-68. The county clerk shall perform for the Superior Court the duties pertaining thereto in their respective counties as prescribed by law and applicable to the Supreme Court rules for the administration of the courts.
The county clerk, either in person or by deputy, shall attend the sessions of the Superior Court held in the county and keep the minutes of the proceedings of said courts. The clerk and his deputy shall be under the supervision of the assignment judge of the Superior Court for the county. The minutes of said courts shall be open to the public at all proper and reasonable hours.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.395.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-69 - Temporary clerks of courts

40A:9-69. Temporary clerks of courts
If the county clerk or his deputy shall be absent at the sessions of said courts, the assignment judge of the Superior Court of the county may appoint a temporary clerk. The temporary clerk shall be under the supervision of the courts and shall perform such duties as shall be prescribed.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-70 - Vacancy in office of county clerk other than by expiration of term

40A:9-70. Vacancy in office of county clerk other than by expiration of term
When a vacancy shall occur in the office of the county clerk of any county other than by expiration of term, the Governor shall fill such vacancy with the advice and consent of the Senate by appointment of a member of the same political party as that of the previous incumbent of the office, and the commission of said appointee shall expire when a successor is elected and qualified. The successor in such case shall be elected for a term of 5 years at the general election next succeeding the happening of the vacancy unless such vacancy shall occur within 37 days next preceding such election, in which case it shall be filled at the second succeeding general election.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-71 - Moneys received by county clerk; depositories

40A:9-71. Moneys received by county clerk; depositories
The county clerk shall be responsible and liable for all moneys received by or deposited with him in his official capacity and in respect to moneys deposited in any court with him, he shall be entitled to retain therefrom fees comparable in amount as in the case of moneys paid into court and deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court. The county clerk shall account to the county treasurer for all such fees so retained by him.
The Superior Court assignment judge of the county, in writing, shall designate a bank or banks or trust company or trust companies in this State in which the county clerk shall deposit all moneys received by him officially and prescribe the manner in which same may be withdrawn, subject to the Supreme Court rules and regulations applicable to him as clerk of a court. The clerk shall not be personally liable for the safekeeping of moneys so deposited.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-72 - Transfer of records and moneys of county clerk to successor in office

40A:9-72. Transfer of records and moneys of county clerk to successor in office
40A:9-72. The county clerk, at the expiration of his term of office or other termination thereof, or his executor or administrator, if said county clerk shall die during said term, shall, in the presence of a Superior Court judge, transfer the official records, documents, books, papers or writings and all moneys deposited or held by or for him as such official to his successor in office. Upon said transfer the successor in office shall sign and acknowledge a receipt therefor. The Superior Court judge shall certify to such transfer and the certificate together with the receipt shall forthwith be filed in the office of the Secretary of State under the direction of the judge.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.396.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-73 - Powers of county clerk.

40A:9-73 Powers of county clerk.
40A:9-73. a. A county clerk while in office may perform all the duties and exercise the powers pertaining to the office of notary public or commissioner of deeds and upon certifying to any acknowledgment or affidavit shall affix to his signature the designation "county clerk".
b. After the adoption of a resolution by the county governing body pursuant to subsection a. of R.S.26:8-11, the county clerk may act as the local registrar for a registration district so choosing pursuant to R.S.26:8-1 within the county on such terms and conditions as the county governing body deems appropriate.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 2005, c.261, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-74 - Personnel in office of county clerk

40A:9-74. Personnel in office of county clerk
40A:9-74. Personnel in office of county clerk.
Every county clerk may appoint a deputy clerk or two deputy clerks, one administrative and one judicial, to hold office during the pleasure of the county clerk. Upon occurrence of a vacancy in the office of a county clerk by expiration of term, death, resignation or otherwise, the deputy clerk, or the deputy clerk with seniority in counties with two deputy clerks, shall have the same powers and perform all the duties of the office of county clerk until the vacancy is filled as provided by law.
During the absence or disability of the county clerk the deputy clerk or the deputy clerk with seniority, as appropriate, shall have the powers of the county clerk and perform the duties of the office.
The county clerk may appoint from among the employees in his office special deputy clerks to serve during his pleasure and prescribe their duties. No additional compensation shall be paid for such designation.
During the absence or disability of both the county clerk and deputy clerk or deputy clerk with seniority, as appropriate, the senior special deputy clerk shall have the powers of the county clerk and perform the duties of the office.
The county clerk shall select and employ necessary clerks and other employees. Every deputy clerk and special deputy clerk shall take and subscribe before a judge of the Superior Court an oath of office in like form and character as that required to be taken by the county clerk. Appointments and oaths of office shall be filed in the office of the county clerk.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.397; 1991,c.494,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-75 - County clerk in certain counties may establish court division and registry division

40A:9-75. County clerk in certain counties may establish court division and registry division
In any county having a population in excess of 400,000, and not having a register of deeds and mortgages, the county clerk therein may establish and maintain in his office 2 separate divisions to be known, respectively, as the court division and registry division. The county clerk may appoint a deputy county clerk for each division who shall hold such office during the pleasure of the county clerk but not beyond the term for which the county clerk is elected. The compensation of said deputy county clerks shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders of the county and paid by the county. The deputy county clerks before entering upon their duties shall take and subscribe an oath of office in similar form and manner as in the case of county clerks. In performing their duties the deputy clerks shall have the same powers as the county clerk.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-76 - Salary of county clerk in certain counties.

40A:9-76 Salary of county clerk in certain counties.
40A:9-76. The board of chosen freeholders in each county, by resolution, shall fix the annual salary of the county clerk in an amount equal to not less than sixty-five percent (65%) of the annual salary of a Judge of the Superior Court. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that a county clerk whose annual salary exceeds the amount provided for herein shall be reduced, or that a board of chosen freeholders may not increase the salary of a county clerk in excess of the amount provided for herein.
Nothing in this section shall authorize the fixing of the salary of any person holding the office of county clerk at any amount less than that now payable pursuant to law, so long as the said person shall hold such office during the present and any consecutively ensuing term or terms, nor shall anything in this section authorize the payment of any salary for which a range is established in an amount less than the minimum of said range.
The salary of said officer shall be paid by the proper county disbursing officer in the same manner as county officers and employees are paid.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1974, c.153, s.1; 2001, c.370, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-77 - Compensation of deputy county clerks; chief clerks and other personnel

40A:9-77. Compensation of deputy county clerks; chief clerks and other personnel
The annual compensation of the deputy county clerk shall not exceed 3/4 of the annual compensation of the county clerk. The annual compensation of any chief clerk in the office of county clerk shall not exceed 3/5 of the annual compensation of the county clerk. The said compensations and that of all other personnel in the office of the county clerk shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders of the county upon the recommendation of the county clerk. The compensation of the personnel in the office of the county clerk shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as county officers and employees are paid. The limitations of the salaries set herein shall not be construed to restrict any of said employees from participating in or benefiting from any cost of living bonus or longevity program provided for or established in the county.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-77.1 - Chapter 260 of the laws of 1969 saved from repeal

40A:9-77.1. Chapter 260 of the laws of 1969 saved from repeal
Chapter 260 of the laws of 1969 (C. 40:38-28.1) is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by this section provides that in any county of the second class having a population in excess of 500,000, the limitations imposed, pursuant to section 40A:9-77, on the amount of salary payable to the first deputy county clerk or to any executive clerk or chief clerk in the office of the county clerk, shall not be construed to restrict any of said employees from participating in or benefiting from any cost of living bonus or longevity program provided for or established in such county.]
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-77.2 - Preparation of annual budget request by county clerk.

40A:9-77.2 Preparation of annual budget request by county clerk.
7. A county clerk shall prepare the annual budget request for the office of the county clerk pursuant to the requirements of section 3 of P.L.2015, c.249 (C.40A:4-45.45b).
L.2015, c.249, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78 - Section 4 of chapter 96 of the laws of 1959 saved from repeal

40A:9-78. Section 4 of chapter 96 of the laws of 1959 saved from repeal
Section 4 of chapter 96 of the laws of 1959 (C. 40:38-6.17) is saved from repeal. [Said section saved from repeal by this section provided for the repeal of sundry sections of the Revised Statutes, the New Jersey Statutes and various acts pertaining to salaries of surrogates, registers of deeds and mortgages, county clerks and sheriffs.]
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.1 - Short title.

40A:9-78.1 Short title.
1. Sections 1 through 7 of P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "County Identification Cards for Veterans Act."
L.2012, c.30, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.2 - "Veteran" defined.

40A:9-78.2 "Veteran" defined.
2. As used in this act, P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.), "veteran" means any resident of this State now or hereafter who has served in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States or a Reserve component thereof or the National Guard of this State or another State as defined in section 1 of P.L.1963, c.109 (C.38A:1-1), and has been discharged honorably or under general honorable conditions from such service.
L.2012, c.30, s.2; amended 2017, c.292, s.1; 2019, c.500, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.3 - Veteran identification card program.

40A:9-78.3 Veteran identification card program.
3. A county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may establish a veteran identification card program for the sole purpose of identifying the holder as a veteran when such identification is required to receive discounts or other courtesies extended to military veterans, or to prove status as a veteran or character of service to receive benefits afforded veterans under the laws of this State, if eligible.
L.2012, c.30, s.3; amended 2019, c.500, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.4 - Issuance of card.

40A:9-78.4 Issuance of card.
4. a. When such a program has been authorized, the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, shall issue an identification card to any veteran who is a resident of the county. The veteran identification card shall bear the true name, branch of the military, including a reserve component thereof, in which the veteran served, date of card issuance, and other identifying information as certified by the applicant for such veteran identification card. Every application for a veteran identification card shall be signed and certified by the applicant and shall be supported by such documentary evidence as the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may require.
b. Any of the following shall constitute documentary evidence required by subsection a. of this section: the applicant's DD-214, DD-215, or DD-256 form as issued by the federal government, an NGB-22 or other approved separation forms as outlined by all branches of the Armed Forces, or veteran identification card as issued by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs under the "Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015," (38 U.S.C. s.5706) and duly recorded by the office. The county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, shall require a copy of the documentary evidence submitted to be kept on file with the application for the veteran identification card, and shall note the location of the original documentary evidence as pursuant to this subsection. The copy of the documentary evidence submitted and the application shall be kept confidential and shall not be considered a government record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), except that they may be released to another government agency. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall assist in the identification, and verification as needed, of approved separation forms as outlined by all branches of the military and submitted by applicants.
L.2012, c.30, s.4; amended 2017, c.292, s.2; 2019, c.255, s.3; 2019, c.500, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.5 - Violations relative to veteran identification card.

40A:9-78.5 Violations relative to veteran identification card.
5. It shall be unlawful for any person:
a. To display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in the person's possession any canceled, fictitious, fraudulently altered, or fraudulently obtained veteran identification card;
b. To lend the veteran identification card to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another;
c. To display or represent any veteran identification card not issued to the person as being the person's card;
d. To permit any unlawful use of a veteran identification card issued to the person;
e. To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any veteran identification card or facsimile thereof in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid veteran identification card, or to display or have in the person's possession any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction, or facsimile; or
f. To alter any veteran identification card in any manner.
L.2012, c.30, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.6 - Card not deemed proof of status.

40A:9-78.6 Card not deemed proof of status.
6. The veteran identification card issued under P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.), shall not be deemed sufficient valid proof of veteran status for official governmental purposes when a statute, regulation, or directive of a governmental entity requires documentation of veteran status.
L.2012, c.30, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.7 - Violations, disorderly persons offense.

40A:9-78.7 Violations, disorderly persons offense.
7. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act, P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.), is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
L.2012, c.30, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.8 - Short title.

40A:9-78.8 Short title.
1. Sections 1 through 8 of P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "County Identification Cards for Gold Star Families Act."
L.2017, c.289, s.1; amended 2022, c.59, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.9 - "Gold Star Parent" defined.

40A:9-78.9 "Gold Star Parent" defined.
2. As used in this act, P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.), "Gold Star Family Member" means a parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian, related by blood or by law to, or a spouse, domestic partner, or partner in civil union of, a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who died while on active duty for the United States, or a child to whom the member was a parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian, whether related by blood or by law.
L.2017, c.289, s.2; amended 2022, c.59, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.10 - Gold Star Parent identification card program.

40A:9-78.10 Gold Star Parent identification card program.
3. A county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may establish a Gold Star Family identification card program for the sole purpose of identifying the holder as a Gold Star Family Member when such identification is required to receive discounts or other courtesies extended to military families.
L.2017, c.289, s.3; amended 2022, c.59, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.11 - Issuance of Gold Star Parent identification card.

40A:9-78.11 Issuance of Gold Star Parent identification card.
4. When such a program has been authorized, the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, shall issue an identification card to any Gold Star Family Member who is a resident of the county. The Gold Star Family identification card shall display the words "Gold Star Family Member," bear the true name and branch of the armed forces in which the person who lost his or her life while on active duty for the United States served, and other identifying information as certified by the applicant for the Gold Star Family identification card. Every application for a Gold Star Family identification card shall be signed and certified by the applicant and shall be supported by such documentary evidence as the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may require.
L.2017, c.289, s.4; amended 2022, c.59, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.12 - Application for issuance.

40A:9-78.12 Application for issuance.
5. a. Application for issuance of a Gold Star Family identification card shall be made in a manner prescribed by the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, that the applicant is a family member of a member of the armed forces who died while on active duty for the United States. Proof satisfactory may include any or all of the following:
(1) a certification of an organization formed for the support of parents or other family members of members of the armed forces who lost their lives while on active duty for the United States that the applicant is, whether of the whole or half blood or by adoption, as applicable, a spouse, domestic partner, partner in a civil union, parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian, or child of a member of the armed forces who died while on active duty for the United States;
(2) the service member's federal DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty, or its succeeding form, which identifies the member of the armed forces who died while on active duty for the United States; and
(3) documentation indicating the applicant's relationship to the service member.
The copy of the DD Form 1300 and the application shall be kept confidential and shall not be considered a government record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), except that they may be released to another government agency.
b. The county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages, as appropriate, may consult with a representative of the Department of New Jersey of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., or any other organization formed for the support of parents or other family members of members of the armed forces who lost their lives while on active duty for the United States or the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs when establishing the documentation that may constitute satisfactory proof of an applicant's relationship to the service member. In instances where an applicant is unable to produce documentation deemed acceptable, the Adjutant General shall assist in making a determination of the applicant's eligibility for a Gold Star Family identification card.
L.2017, c.289, s.5; amended 2022, c.59, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.13 - Unlawful actions.

40A:9-78.13 Unlawful actions.
6. It shall be unlawful for any person:
a. To display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in the person's possession any canceled, fictitious, fraudulently altered, or fraudulently obtained Gold Star Family identification card;
b. To lend the Gold Star Family identification card to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another;
c. To display or represent any Gold Star Family identification card not issued to the person as being the person's card;
d. To permit any unlawful use of a Gold Star Family identification card issued to the person;
e. To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any Gold Star Family identification card or facsimile thereof in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid Gold Star Family identification card, or to display or have in the person's possession any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction, or facsimile; or
f. To alter any Gold Star Family identification card in any manner.
L.2017, c.289, s.6; amended 2022, c.59, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.14 - Identification card not deemed official for certain purposes.

40A:9-78.14 Identification card not deemed official for certain purposes.
7. The Gold Star Family identification card issued under P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.), shall not be deemed sufficient valid proof of identity for official governmental purposes when a statute, regulation, or directive of a governmental entity requires proof of identity.
L.2017, c.289, s.7; amended 2022, c.59, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-78.15 - Violations, disorderly persons offense.

40A:9-78.15 Violations, disorderly persons offense.
8. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act, P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.), is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
L.2017, c.289, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-80 - Existing offices of register of deeds and mortgages, confirmed, continued; exceptions

40A:9-80. Existing offices of register of deeds and mortgages, confirmed, continued; exceptions
40A:9-80. The office of register of deeds and mortgages heretofore established and now in existence in any county is confirmed and shall be continued until altered or abolished as provided by law, except that:
a. in a county in which the office of register of deeds and mortgages initially was established pursuant to P.L.1875, c.CXXXV (c.135), the office of register of deeds and mortgages shall be consolidated with the office of county clerk;
b. in a county of the second class with a population density greater than 4,500 persons per square mile and a population between 490,000 and 505,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census, the office of register of deeds and mortgages shall be consolidated with the office of county clerk upon the expiration of the term of office of the current register of deeds and mortgages or the occurrence of a vacancy prior to the expiration of the term of the current register of deeds and mortgages, whichever occurs first; and
c. in every county other than counties of the first class, the office of register of deeds and mortgages shall be consolidated with the office of county clerk upon the expiration of the term of office of the current register of deeds and mortgages or the occurrence of a vacancy prior to the expiration of the term of the current register of deeds and mortgages, whichever occurs first.
Upon the consolidation of the office of register of deeds and mortgages as provided herein, the office of register of deeds and mortgages in those counties shall be abolished, and the powers, functions, and duties of the register of deeds and mortgages shall pertain to the county clerk.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1995, c.90; 1996, c.12; 2001, c.52.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-81 - Establishment of office of register of deeds and mortgages in certain counties; referendum

40A:9-81. Establishment of office of register of deeds and mortgages in certain counties; referendum
In every county having a population of more than 250,000 there may be a register of deeds and mortgages in and for such county. In any such county wherein the office of register of deeds and mortgages has not been established, the question of the establishment of such office may be submitted to the legal voters of the county upon the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of the county authorizing the placement of that question on the ballot. Where the question of the establishment of such office is to be submitted, it shall be submitted at the general election preceding the one at which the county clerk is to be elected in that county. The county clerk of every such county shall cause the question to be placed upon the official ballot to be used at the general election in the manner provided by law in substantially the following form: "Shall the office of the register of deeds and mortgages be established and a register be elected in county next year?" Immediately to the left of the question there shall be printed the words "Yes" and "No" , each with a square, in either of which the voter may make a cross ( x ), or a plus sign (+) or check mark ( X ) according to his choice. There shall also be printed the following: "Place a cross ( x ), or a plus sign (+) or check mark ( X ) in one of the above squares indicating your choice." If voting machines are used, a vote of "Yes" or "No" shall be equivalent to such markings, respectively.
(insert name of county)
The votes shall be canvassed and returned in the manner provided by law. If a majority of the legal voters, voting on the question, shall vote "Yes," the office of register of deeds and mortgages shall be established and a register of deeds and mortgages shall be elected in such county at the next general election. If a majority of the legal voters voting on the question shall vote "No," the office shall not be established and the county clerk shall continue to perform the duties of a county recording officer and the question shall not be submitted again to the legal voters of that county except upon a petition signed by 10% of the registered voters of the county and not until five years shall have elapsed since the prior referendum.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1983, c. 311, s. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-82 - Transfer of records and papers upon the establishment of office of register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-82. Transfer of records and papers upon the establishment of office of register of deeds and mortgages
When the office of register of deeds and mortgages is established in any county and such a register therein has been elected, all official records, documents, papers or writings which are in the custody of the county clerk and would have been filed or deposited with the register of deeds and mortgages had there been one in office, shall be transferred by the county clerk to the said register of deeds and mortgages who shall give a receipt therefor.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-83 - Term of office of register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-83. Term of office of register of deeds and mortgages
The register of deeds and mortgages shall be elected by the legal voters of the county for a term of 5 years. He shall be commissioned by the Governor and his commission shall be issued and bear date on January 1 next following his election, or if such date falls upon a Sunday, then on the following day.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 57, s. 1, eff. March 15, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-84 - Register of deeds and mortgages; bond

40A:9-84. Register of deeds and mortgages; bond
40A:9-84. Every person who shall be elected register of deeds and mortgages of a county, before entering into his office shall give his bond to the State of New Jersey and the county as their interest may appear, with sufficient corporate surety, to be approved by the assignment judge of the Superior Court in the sum of $15,000, or in such greater sum not exceeding $50,000, as the judge may order.
The bond shall be conditioned that he will well and truly execute the office of register of deeds and mortgages of the county of (insert name of county) and faithfully, impartially and justly perform and execute all of the duties pertaining to such office, with respect to the State of New Jersey, the said county and all persons concerned.
The bond approved by the judge together with the oath of office shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey and duplicates with the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders of the county.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.398.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-85 - Register of deeds and mortgages; oath

40A:9-85. Register of deeds and mortgages; oath
Every person elected or appointed register of deeds and mortgages, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the following oath:
"I, , register of deeds and mortgages of the county of do solemnly (insert name of county) swear (or affirm) to support the Constitution of this State and the United States and perform the duties of my office as register of deeds and mortgages faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of my ability."
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-86 - Performance of duties before giving bond; misdemeanor

40A:9-86. Performance of duties before giving bond; misdemeanor
If any person elected register of deeds and mortgages shall assume to perform any of the duties before giving bond as provided by law, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-87 - Certain statutory provisions applicable to county clerk where no register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-87. Certain statutory provisions applicable to county clerk where no register of deeds and mortgages
The statutory provisions applicable to powers, functions and duties of the register of deeds and mortgages where there is such a register shall pertain to the county clerk where there is no such register.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-88 - Vacancy in office of register of deeds and mortgages other than by expiration of term

40A:9-88. Vacancy in office of register of deeds and mortgages other than by expiration of term
When a vacancy shall occur in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages of any county other than by expiration of term, the Governor shall fill such vacancy with the advice and consent of the Senate, by appointment of a member of the same political party as that of the previous incumbent of the office, and the commission of said appointee shall expire when a successor is elected and qualified. The successor in such case shall be elected for a term of 5 years at the general election next succeeding the happening of the vacancy unless such vacancy shall occur within 37 days next preceding such election, in which case it shall be filled at the second succeeding general election.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-89 - Board of chosen freeholders to furnish accommodations and equipment for register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-89. Board of chosen freeholders to furnish accommodations and equipment for register of deeds and mortgages
The board of chosen freeholders shall provide the register of deeds and mortgages with a suitable fireproof place separate and distinct from the office of the county clerk, together with suitable furniture and equipment, all of which shall be the property of the county. The board shall also provide said register with the necessary books and stationery. The records and documents in the office of said register shall be open to the public at all reasonable hours.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-89.1 - Preparation of annual budget request by county register of deeds and mortgages.

40A:9-89.1 Preparation of annual budget request by county register of deeds and mortgages.
6. A county register of deeds and mortgages shall prepare the annual budget request for the office of the county register of deeds and mortgages pursuant to the requirements of section 3 of P.L.2015, c.249 (C.40A:4-45.45b).
L.2015, c.249, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-90 - Register of deeds and mortgages is the county recording officer

40A:9-90. Register of deeds and mortgages is the county recording officer
In counties having a register of deeds and mortgages the said register shall be the recording officer of the county as fully as the county clerk is the recording officer in counties not having a register of deeds and mortgages.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-91 - Personnel in the office of register of deeds and mortgages

40A:9-91. Personnel in the office of register of deeds and mortgages
40A:9-91. Every register of deeds and mortgages may appoint a deputy register of deeds and mortgages to hold office during the pleasure of the said register and upon the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of the register by expiration of term, death, resignation or otherwise, the deputy register shall have the same powers and perform all the duties of the office of the register of deeds and mortgages until the vacancy is filled as provided by law.
During the absence or disability of the register of deeds and mortgages the deputy register shall have the powers of the register and perform the duties of the office. At the register's request and under his supervision, the deputy register shall have full power to perform the duties of the office of register of deeds and mortgages including the signing of the name of the register of deeds and mortgages upon any or all documents left for recording or filing in said office to the same extent as the register of deeds and mortgages himself might sign. The said register may appoint from among the employees in his office special deputy registers to serve during his pleasure and prescribe their duties. During the absence or disability of both the register and the deputy register the senior special deputy register shall have the powers of the register and perform the duties of the office. The register shall select and employ the necessary clerks and other personnel. Every deputy register shall take and subscribe before a judge of the Superior Court an oath of office in like form and character as that required to be taken by the register. The oath of office of the deputy shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.399.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-92 - Salary of register of deeds and mortgages.

40A:9-92 Salary of register of deeds and mortgages.
40A:9-92. The board of chosen freeholders in each county, by resolution, shall fix the annual salary of the register of deeds and mortgages in an amount equal to not less than sixty-five percent (65%) of the annual salary of a Judge of the Superior Court. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that a register whose annual salary exceeds the amount provided for herein shall be reduced, or that a board of chosen freeholders may not increase the salary of a register in excess of the amount provided for herein.
Nothing in this section shall authorize the fixing of the salary of any person holding the office of register of deeds and mortgages at any amount less than that now payable pursuant to law, so long as the said person shall hold such office during the present and any consecutively ensuing term or terms, nor shall anything in this section authorize the payment of any salary for which a range is established in an amount less than the minimum of said range.
The salary of said officer shall be paid by the proper county disbursing officer in the same manner as county officers and employees are paid.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1974, c.153, s.2; 2001, c.370, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-93 - Compensation of deputy register of deeds and mortgages, chief clerks and employees

40A:9-93. Compensation of deputy register of deeds and mortgages, chief clerks and employees
The annual compensation of the deputy register of deeds and mortgages shall not exceed 3/4 of the annual compensation of the register of deeds and mortgages. The annual compensation of any chief clerk in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages shall not exceed 3/5 of the annual compensation of the said register. The said compensations and that of all other personnel in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders of the county upon the recommendation of the register of deeds and mortgages. The compensation of the personnel in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as the county officers and employees are paid. The compensation of the personnel in the office of the register of deeds and mortgages shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as the county officers and employees are paid. The limitations of the salaries set herein shall not be construed to restrict any of said employees from participating in or benefiting from any cost of living bonus or longevity program provided for or established in the county.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-94 - Eligibility for office of sheriff

40A:9-94. Eligibility for office of sheriff
No person shall be eligible to the office of sheriff of any county unless he shall have been a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county for at least 3 years next preceding his election.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-95 - Sheriff's bond

40A:9-95. Sheriff's bond
40A:9-95. Every sheriff shall enter into bond to the State of New Jersey and the county wherein he is sheriff, with sufficient corporate surety to be approved by the assignment judge of the Superior Court in the sum of $15,000.00, or in such greater sum not exceeding $50,000.00, as the said judge may order.
The bond shall be conditioned that he will well and truly execute the office of sheriff of the county of (insert name of county) and faithfully, impartially and justly perform all of the duties pertaining to such office, with respect to the State of New Jersey, the said county and all persons concerned.
The bond approved by the judge together with the oath of office, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey and duplicates with the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders of the county.
L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.400.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-96 - Sheriff's oath

40A:9-96. Sheriff's oath
Every person elected or appointed to the office of sheriff, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the following oath:
"I, , sheriff of the county of do solemnly swear (or affirm) to (insert name of county) support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and perform the duties of my office as sheriff, faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of my ability."
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.