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Charleen Santora, RMC

Administrator / Borough Clerk / Registrar

(856) 767-7777 ext. 1302

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Mary Ann Cecick

Assistant to the Clerk / Deputy Registrar

(856) 767-7777 ext. 1303

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  The following services are provided from the clerk's office. Click on the link for information.
   
 
Vital Statistics                              Licensing / Permits                              Miscellaneous
   
 

Vital Statistics

  • Marriage Licenses
    • The couple applies for a license in the Borough of Berlin if the female is from Berlin.
    • Proof is required from both male and female; example, photo driver's license, birth certificate, passport, divorce papers, if applicable, death certificate, if widowed, and a witness, 18 years of age or older, who knows both parties.
    • If applicants are getting married in the Borough of Berlin but are from out of state, the application is made in Berlin.
    • The processing fee of $28.00 is paid on the day of application.
    • There is a seventy-two (72) hour waiting period before a marriage license may be issued.
    • Once issued, the license is only good for 30 days.
    • Certified copies are available upon request from the municipality you are married in. The fee varies for each municipality.
    • Click here for Certified Copy of Marriage Form
  • Birth Certificates
    • Berlin Borough's records for births only go back to 1927, therefore, if a record is needed before then, you must apply to the State of New Jersey.
    • In order to obtain a birth record, you must provide proof of your identity and have been born in Berlin Borough. Records may be obtained by family members only with proof of relationship.
    • Records may be obtained by family members only with proof of relationship.
    • Click here for Certified Copy of Birth Form
  • Death Certificates
    • Death records are kept in the Borough of Berlin if the death occurred in Berlin.
    • In order to obtain a death record, you must provide proof of your identity.
    • Death records may be obtained by family members with proof of relationship to the deceased and or the executor or executrix of the estate.
    • Certified copies of death records are not given out to any divorcee unless they were the informant on the death record.
    • Funeral directors/establishments may obtain death records if they were the director on record as long as it is requested on their business letter head.
    • Click here for Certified Copy of Death Form
    • Certified copies may be obtained through the mail as follows:
      • Explanation of your request
      • Names and dates clearly noted
      • Self addressed stamped envelope
      • Number of documents you are requesting
      • ALL CERTIFIED COPIES ARE $10.00 EACH
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Licensing & Permits

  • Dogs & Cats
    • Animals must have current, up to date immunization records before a license can be issued.
    • Dog licenses are $8.20 for all neutered and spayed animals and $11.20 if not neutered or spayed.
    • Licenses are required for all dogs on a yearly basis and due by April 30 of each year before a $25.00 late fee is assessed.
    • Cat licenses are also required each year at the cost of $10.00.
    • All licenses may be obtained through the mail if you send the following; previous year's license, if there is one, or a filled out animal form (can be obtained on this web site) along with a self addressed, stamped envelope and the fee that applies.
    • Click here for an Animal Registration Form.
     
  • State Guidelines
    • Applications may be obtained in the clerk's office.
     
  • Raffle Licenses/Bingo/All Games of Chance
    • State guideline applications may be obtained in the clerk's office.
    • Applications should be submitted long in advance of event to give time for approval.
    • Most fees are $20.00 per event to the State of New Jersey and $20.00 to the municipality.
    • Additional fees will be required if applicable to type of game.
  • Mercantile License
    • All businesses in the Borough of Berlin are required to obtain a mercantile license with the exception of the businesses licensed by the State of New Jersey.
    • Mercantile licenses are approved by the Governing Body.
    • Mercantile fees are set by Borough Code.
    • Applications with instructions may be obtained in the borough clerk's office.
  • Apartment License
    • All apartments in Berlin Borough need to fill out an application giving specific information regarding the rental unit or units.
    • Applications may be obtained in the borough clerk's office.
    • Apartment fees are $50.00 per year per unit.
     
  • Yard Sale Permits
    • Yard sale permits are required in the Borough of Berlin.
    • Yard sale permit fees are $3.00.
    • Permits may be obtained in the borough clerk's office.
    • Click here for Yard Sale Permit form.
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Miscellaneous

  • Voter Registration Forms
    • Voter registration forms may be obtained from the borough clerk's office and from other facilities such as government post offices, government offices and all county offices.
    • Absentee applications, both civilian and military may be obtained from the borough clerk's office. These applications are also always published in the local newspapers before elections.
    • Change of party affiliation forms may be obtained from the borough clerk's office.
  • Notary Public
    • Notary service is available in the borough clerk's office Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at no charge for borough residents.
  • Trash Collection Container (Carts) / Recycling Buckets
    • Additional trash carts may be purchased through the borough clerk's office.  The costs of the trash collection container (carts) are $65.00.
    • Click here to download the trash collection container (carts) form.
    • Recycling buckets may also be ordered through the clerk's office.  There is no charge for the recycling buckets.
  • Bids and Request for Proposals/Qualifications - Please click here.
  • Forms - For a list of available forms, please click here.

The borough clerk and registrar's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for your convenience.  We may be reached at (856) 767-7777. Please leave a message if you get a recording and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  We welcome your questions and concerns.