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.
The Clerk’s Office is responsible for holding municipal, county, state, and federal elections. For more information, visit:
2020 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
FOR 2020 GENERAL ELECTION, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, is the last day for residents to register to vote for the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 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 October 13, 2020, 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, October 13, 2020.
In light of the corona virus pandemic and Executive Order No.144, and recently signed Executive Order No. 177 ALL REGISTERED VOTERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT for the November 3, 2020 General Election. Please see the public notice from the Hudson County Clerk about Vote By Mail ballot.
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 Brzozowski 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 before Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 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.
Voting Instructions for Upcoming November 3, General Election
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this election will be conducted primarily with mail-in ballots with limited in-person voting options available. Here is a summary of the changes in place for this election:
How to get a ballot:
POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION:
English Voter Registration Form
Solicitud de Inscripción de Votantes
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:
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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.
Click here to download the Film Permit application form. The application must be reviewed by the Police Department – Chief’s office or a representative (Chief Ken Ferrante, (201)-420-2002). The Police Department will explain city rules and the requirements for filming and location of vehicles, equipment, and traffic regulations and will make a recommendation to the Film Commission. The Film Commission will review and approve or deny the application.
The completed application must be submitted at least 3 days (72 Hours) prior to the scheduled filming dates. The City will review it and contact the appropriate city officials to verify safety procedures. Please follow the instructions on the film permit application form.
Upon issuance of the film permit by the Clerk’s office there will be a $700.00 fee (as of 4/12/10) due and payable to the City of Hoboken.
Get information about registering to vote
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City of Hoboken Municipal Code
City of Hoboken Municipal Code
