Salem County Clerk

The County Clerk in the State of New Jersey is a countywide, elected Constitutional Officer who plays a vital role in local government. The County Clerk is responsible for administering a wide range of essential public services, including the filing and recording of documents related to real estate ownership and property transfers.

Additional duties include processing U.S. passport applications, assisting individuals seeking to become Notaries Public, issuing County identification cards, and recording business trade names.

The County Clerk also oversees and administers all aspects of the election process, ensuring its integrity, accessibility, and compliance with state law.

County Clerk

Dale A. Cross
Salem County Clerk’s Office
110 Fifth St., Suite 200
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-7510 x8605

Election Forms & Info

Services Provided

OPRA Request Form (PDF)

Archive Room & Holdings

County Photo IDs

Identification Services

Public Records Search

Student Chargebacks

Trade Name Registration

Veteran’s Services

View Important PASSPORT Updates

2026 County Holiday Schedule

January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
January 19 (Monday) – Martin Luther King Day
February 16 (Monday) – Presidents’ Day
April 3 (Friday) – Good Friday
May 25 (Monday) – Memorial Day
June 19 (Friday) – Juneteenth
July 3 (Friday) – Independence Day
September 7 (Monday) – Labor Day
October 12 (Monday) – Columbus Day
Nov. 11 (Wednesday) – Veterans’ Day
Nov. 26 (Thursday) – Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 27 (Friday) – Thanksgiving Friday
December 25 (Friday) – Christmas Day

Latest News from the Clerk’s Office

Vote by Mail Pittsgrove Fire Election – Notice to Persons Wanting Mail-In-Ballots

For qualified and registered voters of Pittsgrove, NJ who wants to vote by mail in the Fire Election on February 21, 2026. The application mus be received no later than 7 days prior to the election. See post for more details.

Votar por correo Elecciones de comisionado de bombero de Pittsgrove – Aviso a las personas que quieren votar por correo

Para los votantes calificados y registrados de Pittsgrove, NJ que deseen votar por correo en las elecciones de bomberos del 21 de febrero de 2026, la solicitud debe recibirse a más tardar 7 días antes de la fecha de la elección. Consulte la publicación para obtener más detalles.