Chester NJ 1 Parker Road
Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-5100
Fax: (908) 879-8281

Municipal Clerk

The duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Clerk are established by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133

  1. Secretary to the Municipal Corporation
  2. Secretary to the Governing Body
  3. Chief Administrative Officers of all Elections
  4. Chief Registrar of Voters
  5. Administrative Officer
  6. Records Coordinator & Manager and Custodian of All Government Records
  7. Other duties imposed by state statutes and regulations or municipal ordinances or regulations
  8. Registrar of Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Death, Civil Union & Domestic Partnership) as established by N.J.S.A. 26:8-11

Miscellaneous Information

Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Disposal: Chester Township continues to collect appliances containing freon. Curbside collection takes place approximately twice a year, in the fall and spring. The fee for collection and freon removal is $25.00 per unit. Please call the clerk's office 908-879-5100 x812 or email medwards@chestertownship.org to be placed on the collection list. Leave your name, address, phone number and type of unit to be collected. Once scheduled, we will contact you with the collection date.

Chester Community Pool: The Community Pool is located on North Road just behind Black River School. Please contact Chester Borough, 908-879-3660 for membership.

Passport Information: Passports may be obtained at the Morris County Clerk’s Office in Morristown, for information and office hours, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 973-285-6160.

Voting Information: All registered voters vote at the Municipal Building or at the Black River Middle School depending upon which section of town they reside in. If you have not registered to vote, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at 908-879-5100 x812 and a registration form will be mailed to you. You must be at least 18 years of age to register to vote.

Township Official Newspaper: The Observer Tribune is Chester Township’s official newspaper. Ordinances, Bid Notices and other useful information regarding Chester Township may be found in the Observer. The Observer is published every Thursday and is available at local stores or by subscription through the mail. Their number is 908-766-3900.

Low Income Housing Assistance: Chester Township's Housing Rehabilitation Program is still in effect. Structural defects, heating, well and septic problems are eligible for funding to income-qualified residents. All inquires are confidential and will be referred to Morris County Community Development for determination of qualification. For assistance, contact the clerk’s office at 908-879-5100 x812 or medwards@chestertownship.org.

Forms

Are you a New Resident?

Are you a new resident to Chester Township? Click here to download our Welcome to Chester Packet.

Citizen Leadership Form & List of Board Members

For members of the public interested in being given consideration for appointment to Township Boards, Committees and Commissions.

Employment Application

Employment Application

How to Apply for a Civil Union License & Application Form

Click here for instructions on how to apply for a Civil Union along with downloading the application form

How to Apply for a Domestic Partnership

Click here for instructions on how to apply for a Domestic Partnership

How to Apply for a Marriage License & Application Form

Click here for instructions on how to apply for a Marriage License along with downloading the application form

Instructions on how to Request a Certified Copy of your Marriage, Birth, Death, etc

Need a copy of your marriage, birth or a death record, click here for complete instructions on how to obtain a certified copy

Landlord Registration Certificate

Landlord Registration Certificate - This requirement applies to all rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes except owner-occupied premises with not more than two rental units

Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request

Use this form when requesting copies of Government Records

Use this Form when Requesting a Certified Copy of your Marriage, Birth, Death, etc

Use this form when requesting a copy of a vital record. Please take note that a CERTIFIED copy of a vital record is issued to those individuals who have a direct link to the individual(s) named on the vital record, as identified in Governor's Executive Order #18, and provided that the requestor is able to fully identify the record and can provide proof of identity and relationship. This copy will contain the raised seal and may be used for legal or identification purposes. A CERTIFICATION of a vital record is issued for informational purposes only and cannot be used for legal or identification purposes.

Links

Instructions on How to Request a Genealogical Record through the State of New Jersey

Genealogical Records (family history research) are birth, death and marriage records for people who are deceased and where the birth occurred more than 80 years ago, the marriage occurred more than 50 years ago and the death occurred more than 40 years ago. Your request cannot be processed as a genealogical request if the person named on the record is still living or the event was more recent than listed above. The Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration holds records from 1901 to present. For records from May 1848 to 1900 vist the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Archives and Records Management web page or call (609) 292-6260.

Legalized Games of Chance - Raffle/Bingo

The Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission oversees the operation of games conducted pursuant to the Bingo and Raffle Licensing laws by approximately 12,000 charitable, education, religious, patriotic, public-spirited organizations and senior citzen associations and clubs currently registered to conduct legalized games of change, such as bingo games and raffles throughout the state. For more information, rules and forms click on their website above.

Morris County Elections Board

Morris County Election Center - Voter Guide, Important Election Dates & Deadlines, School Election Dates & Information, Poll Worker Information, Voter Registration Application Form, Voter Change of Party Affiliation Form. For election information please click on their above website.

Vital Records in New Jersey

The State Bureau of Vital Statictics and Registration maintains birth, marriage and death records from 1878 to the present. Civil union records are available from 2007 to present. Domestic partnership records are available from 2004 to the present. Vital records from May 1848 to May 1878 may be obtained from the State Archives. The Archives also hold microfilm copies of births from 1878-1923, marriages from 1879-1940 and deaths from 1878-1940. These materials are available for in-person use only. For more information, click on their above website or contact your local registrar of the town where the occasion took place.