The Municipal Clerk is the secretary to the municipal council, secretary to the municipality, keeper of the city seal, chief election officer of the municipality and the individual responsible for the records management of the city. The office is the information center of the City routinely dealing with the public on a daily basis regarding citizen assistance, direction, or requests for copies of documents in compliance with the government Open Public Records Act (OPRA). In addition, the City Clerk also maintains the Hoboken Municipal Code and City Council Agendas.
The City Clerk’s Office maintains all documents pertinent to the administration of municipal government, provides support to the Mayor and City Council, administers elections, coordinates research and information services for the public, responsible for the records management of the city. As the secretary to the municipality, municipal council and city seal, the City Clerk office is the hub of the municipality which routinely deals with the public on a daily basis regarding the requests for copies of documents in compliance with the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
To obtain city records, you must submit an OPRA request. Please bring the completed form to the Clerk’s office, fax it, or email it to us at opra@hobokennj.gov.
OPRA Request Form | Details
Click here to download the Film Permit application form. The application must be reviewed by the Police Department located 106 Hudson Street – Chief’s office or a representative (Walter Wehrhahn, Bobby Truppner 201-420-2100 #2 ext. 3180).
1. Email the completed application along with the “Schedule A” form and COI to the Hoboken Police Department: Walter Wehrhahn / wehrhahnw@hobokenpdnj.gov Bobby Truppner / truppnerr@hobokenpdnj.gov Cc: Mary Beth Rotondi / mrotondi@hobokennj.gov
2. The Hoboken Police Department is located at 106 Hudson Street and can be reached at 201- 420-2100 #2 ext.3180. HPD will explain the City rules and requirements for filming and location of vehicles, equipment, and traffic regulations. HPD will also determine if police will be necessary during filming.
3. Following the Police Department review, the application will then be submitted to the
Mayor’s office and be reviewed for consideration by the Hoboken Film Commission.
4. If Temporary No Parking signs are needed, you will need to contact the Hoboken Parking Utility at201-420-2000 ext. 8014. (See Ordinance for fees)
5. Where permit applications are approved by the Hoboken Police Department and the Hoboken Film Commission, issuance of the film permit by the City Clerk’s office will only occur after all fees have been received. (See Ordinance for fees)
6. The applicant will be contacted once the Film Permit is ready for pickup.
Upon issuance of the film permit by the Clerk’s office there will be a fee (as of 7/10/24) due and payable to the City of Hoboken.
The Clerk’s Office is responsible for holding municipal, county, state, and federal elections. For more information, visit:
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, is the last day for residents to register to vote for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, General Election in the State of New Jersey. In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be an American Citizen, be 18 years old on or before November 5th, and be a resident of New Jersey and
To register to vote in New Jersey, you must meet the following requirements:
Hudson County residents may register to vote at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections, located at 257 Cornelison Ave., 4th Floor, in Jersey City. In order to meet the needs of residents, this office will be open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and also the City of Hoboken will be open from 4:00 - 9:00 PM on Friday, May 16, 2025, Monday, May19th and Tuesday,May 20, 2025.
In light of the corona virus pandemic and signed legislation (S3203), which establishes in-person early voting in the State of New Jersey. The legislation is the latest in a series of initiatives by the Murphy Administration and the Legislature to expand access to voting rights and democracy amidst a wave of voter disenfranchisement measures across the country. Please see the more information here from the State of New Jersey about Early Voting
If you have a disability and need an accessible ballot, please contact (201) 369-3470 Option #6 or you may go to your assigned polling place, which will provide access to an in-person accessible voting device on Election Day. Should you choose not to vote on a Mail-In Ballot and show up to one of the limited number of Polling Places on Election Day, only Provisional Paper Ballots will be available to cast your vote. The ADA compliant Voting Machine is only for voters who have a disability.
Superintendent of Elections would like voters, already registered in Hudson County, to be aware of the procedures regarding late address changes within county. If a voter has moved from one election district to another in the SAME town or has moved to another town in Hudson, please notify this office as soon as possible so that a Mail-In Ballot or an application can be sent to you. As per Executive Order 105, the Hudson County Clerk’s Office has provided a postage paid envelope for the return of your ballot. You are not required to attach a stamp. If you have any questions, please call 201-369-3470 for assistance.
How to get a Vote by Mail ballot:
Early voting and voting Instructions for Upcoming General Election
In 2021, a historic legislation established in-person early voting in New Jersey. This law makes our state even more voter-friendly and strengthens our democracy by expanding opportunities to exercise your right to vote. This new option allows registered voters to cast their ballot in person, using a voting machine, prior to Election Day. You can now choose to vote, in person, when it’s most convenient for your schedule.
City Hall (entrance on Newark Street) will provide registered voters with this option for the 2025 Primary Election. They will designate in-person early voting locations that will be open June 3rd through Sunday, June 8th. Hours will be Friday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
Here is a summary of the changes in place for this election:
POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE ELECTION CAN BE FOUND UNDER POLLING LOCATIONS LIST.
THERE IS AN UPDATE FOR THE CERTAIN DISTRICTS
THERE IS AN UPDATE FOR THE 6th WARD FOR WARD 6 DISTRICT 3:
Ward 6 Dist. 3
From: Hoboken Public Library 500 Park Ave.
To: Brant School, 201 9th Street
THERE IS AN UPDATE FOR THE 4th WARD FOR WARD 4 DISTRICT 7:
Ward 4 Dist. 7
From: Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand Street
To: Monroe Gardens, 221 Jackson Street
FORMS (you can fill this form out and mail it to the County Commissioner of Registration)
Register to Vote
In New Jersey residents must be registered to vote 21 days prior to an election. You can pick up and return completed voter registration forms to this office or download a voter registration application form.
What You Will Need to register online, you will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification:
If you have any questions about upcoming elections or the registration process please call our office.
City Ward Maps
The City of Hoboken is made up of six (6) wards, each with several voting districts.
OPRA is a series of substantial changes to the state law that governs the public’s access to government records.
OPRA is a series of substantial changes to the state law that governs the public’s access to government records.
City of Hoboken Municipal Code
City of Hoboken Municipal Code
