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
- Ballot Previews: Democrat / Republican (PDF)
- 2026 Primary Election - Candidate List (PDF)
- Open Seats List (PDF)
- 2026 Primary Election Timeline
- R & D Petition Signatures Needed
- Independent Signatures Needed (Word Doc)
- Independent Petition (Word Doc)
- School Board Petition (Word Doc)
- Voter Registration Application – English (PDF)
- Voter Registration Application – Spanish (PDF)
- Vote-by-Mail Ballot Application
- Solicitud De Boleta Para Votar Por Correo
- Party Declaration Form – English
- Party Declaration Form – Spanish
- Opt Out Form
Services Provided
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
2026 Primary Election Ballot Draw
Please see the post for the results of the Ballot Draw for the primary.
County Ballot Draw
The Ballot Draw will happen on Tuesday, April 2nd at 3 PM at the Salem County Clerk’s Office.
Upcoming Election Dates
See post for important election dates.