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.
The Clerk’s Office is responsible for holding municipal, county, state, and federal elections. For more information, visit:
2020 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
FOR 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION
Tuesday, June 16, 2020, is the last day for residents to register to vote for the July 7, 2020, Primary 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 July 7, 2020, and be a resident of New Jersey and Hudson County by June 16, 2020.
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, June 16, 2020. People may also register at their local municipal clerk’s office, hours which will open certain days and hours from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Friday, June 12th, Monday, June 15th and Tuesday, June 16th.
In light of the corona virus pandemic and Executive Order No.144, ALL DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN REGISTERED VOTERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT for the July 7, 2020 Primary Election. If an Unaffiliated or Inactive Status Voter would like to participate in the Primary they should complete and return the Vote-by-Mail Application that will be sent to them.
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 Primary 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, July 7, 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 July 7 Primary 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 JULY 7, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION:
1ST WARD - 1 Marineview Plaza, Community Room (4th between Hudson & River Sts)
2ND WARD - Fox Hills Senior Citizens Building, 311 Thirteenth Street
3RD WARD - Hoboken High School, 820 Clinton Street
4TH WARD - Multi-service Center , 124 Grand Street
5TH WARD - Wallace School, 1114 Willow Ave.
6TH WARD - Demarest School, 401 Garden St.
EXTRA LOCATION - City Hall, 94 Washington St. (Court Room/Council Chambers)
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.
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 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
