Passaic County Clerk's Office COVID-19 response update

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..... In an abundance of caution regarding the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, all Passaic County Clerk's Offices are open by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled at passaiccountyclerk.org . All safety protocols will remain in effect for both employees and the public. When going to the office you can expect frequently disinfected surfaces, social distancing, mask or face covering requirements, and protective galls between customers and employees.

Election Division

..... Vote-by-mail applicants 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 CountyClerkElection@passaiccountynj.org.

Registry Division

..... E-recording services will continue. Information and fee schedules can be found at passaiccountynj.org Recordable documents may also be mailed or hand delivered to Passaic County Clerk, Registry Division, 401 Grand street, Room 112, Paterson NJ 07505. Hand-delivered documents must be 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, are open. Call 973-881-4785 with questions. 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 via mail. Specific information regarding the documents required, fees and to whom to make the money order payable can be found at passaiccountyclerk.org . documents and money order can be mailed to Passaic County Clerk, Attention: Business Division, 401 Grand Street, Room 130, Paterson NJ 07505.
..... Notary certifications can be process in person by appointment only or via mail. Call 973-225-3690 in advance to confirm the individual that notarized your document is a Passaic county Notary.
..... Notary oaths are being conducted by appointment only. Call 973-225-3690 to confirm your commission number.
..... Filing a DD214 and processing veteran ID cards are conducted in person by appointment only.
..... The office will process passports in person by applications, money orders or check 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. The State Department is processing passports, but all passport services are experiencing delays. Expedited passports are taking up to seven weeks to process while routine passports are taking up to 11 weeks to process. The State Department will hold original supporting documents until they finish processing your passport.

Wanaque satellite office

..... The satellite office at 1237 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque (Haskell), is open for all services by appointment only.

Outreach events

..... Outreach events remain suspended until further notice.
..... Masks or face coverings are required to enter the County Clerk's offices. Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof and her staff continue to encourage everyone to practice proper hygienes habits that medical professionals recommend.

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