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 plays a vital role in the election process by overseeing essential election functions, including ballot layout, vote-by-mail administration, and the reporting of official election results.
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
- 2026 General Election Timeline
- School Board Petition (Word Doc)
- School Board Open Seats (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
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
Services Provided
View Important PASSPORT Updates
Latest News from the Clerk's Office
Exciting New Service – Property Fraud Alert
This is an enhancement to our land document software, allowing registered users to receive email alerts should anything be recorded in our office that matches registration information.
Official Primary Election Results – June 12th
See post for details on the election results.
Thinking about a Passport?
Processing time is approximately 10 weeks! Call the Salem County Clerks Office for an appointment at 856-935-7510.