County Clerk offices open
by appointment only

..... In an abundance of caution regarding the ongoing COVId-19 public health crisis, all Passaic County Clerk's Offices closed on March 18. [2020] As of August 17, [2020] the offices are open, by appointment only.
..... When going to the office you can expect frequently disinfected surfaces, social distancing, mask or face covering requirements, and protective glass between customers and employees.

ELECTION DIVISION:

..... Vote-by-mail applications may be mailed to Passaic County Clerk, Elections Division 401 Grand Street, Room 130, Paterson NJ 07505. direct questions to 973-881-4127, weekdays 8:30 AM. to 4:30 PM., or CountyClerkElections@passaiccountynj.org.

REGISTRY DIVISION:

..... E-Recording service will continue. Information and fee schedules can be found at passaicountynj.org . Recordable documents may also be mailed or hand delivered to Passaic County Clerk, Registry Division, 401 Grand Street, Room 113, Paterson NJ. 07505. hand-delivered documents must be in sealed envelopes and left in the drop-off basket in the lobby of Room 113. Direct questions to 973-881-4777, or PassaicCountyClerk@passaiccountynj.org.

VAULT AND MAP ROOM:

..... The Vault and Map Room, 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, has opened up, with limitations, by appointment only. Call 973-881-4785 for specific requirements and to schedule an appointment. Deeds and mortgages dating back to 1989 and all other documents dating back to 2000, are available to be searched and viewed online, free of charge, by visiting records.passaiccountynj.org .

BUSINESS TRADE NAME, NOTARY PUBLIC, VETERAN ID CARDS AND PASSPORT SERVICES:

..... Business trade Names can be processed in person by appointment only or vial mail. Specific information regarding the documents required, fees and who to make the money order payable to, can be found at passaiccountyclerk.org . Documents and money orders can be mailed to Passaic County Clerk, Attention: Business Divisions, 401 Grand Street, Room 130, Paterson NJ 07505.
..... Notary Certifications can be processed in person by appointment only or via mail. For information regarding this process, call 973-225-3690.
..... Notary oaths are being conducted by appointment only. Call 973-225-3690 for specific requirements and to schedule an appointment. On July 31, [2020] governor Murphy signed Executive Order Number 170, giving an extension to notaries whose commission has expired during the COVID-19 public health emergency. If your notary commission has expired after January 1, [2020] contact 973-225-3690 to schedule your notary oath appointment.
..... Filing a DD214 and processing veteran ID cards can be conducted by appointment only. to schedule an appointment call 973-225-3690.
..... the office will process passports by appointment only. Bring all documents, applications, money orders or checks and cash needed for this process. Applications are available to download and print at passaiccountyclerk.org . all applications must be neat and complete upon arrival. use black ink only and do not use correction fluid. Call 973-225-3690 for specific requirements and to schedule an appointment.
..... The State Department is currently processing life or Death emergency passports only. Expedited services are temporarily suspended. all other passport services are experiencing significant delays. Additionally, the State Department will hold your original supporting documents until they finish processing your passport. The County Clerk office has no way of knowing how long it will take to receive your passport.

WANAQUE SATELLITE OFFICE:

..... The satellite office at 1237 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque (Haskell) will be open for all services by appointment only. Call 973-513-9900 for specific requirements and to schedule an appointment.

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