DUTIES OF THE MUNICIPAL CLERK

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

1. Secretary of the Municipal Corporation.
2. Secretary to the Governing Body.
3. Chief Administrative Officer 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 Statistics as established by N.J.S.A. 26:8-11

FEE SCHEDULE FOR COPIES

8.5"x11" documents:
$0.75 per copy for the first 10 copies. 
Copy number 11 through 20 are reproduced at $0.50 each.
Additional copies over 20 are reproduced at $0.25 each.

11"x17" documents:
$1.00 per sheet

Mailed Copies:
Normal copy fee plus postage.

For extraordinary expenditure of time the requestor may be assessed the normal copy fees and a special service charge of $32/hour or the actual direct cost of labor, whichever is less for each hour of extraordinary time expended by Township staff.

HOW TO REQUEST A PUBLIC RECORD

The Open Public Records Act (OPRA) sets forth the procedure for the obtaining of public records at the request of the public.

If you wish to request a public record, please fill out the OPRA request form below and submit it to the Municipal Clerk's office.

Please refer to the public guide to the Open Public Records Act posted below should you have general questions about OPRA.


Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request Form

A Public Guide to the Open Public Records Act

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF A VITAL RECORD (Birth, Death, Marriage, Civil Union, and Domestic Partnership Certificates)

Valid photo driver's license or photo non-driver's license with current address.
OR
Valid driver’s license without photo and an alternate form of ID with current address.
OR
Two alternate forms of ID, one of which must show the current address.

  INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR A
    MARRIAGE OR CIVIL UNION LICENSE

Please be sure to call prior to coming to the municipal building to apply for a marriage/civil union license to ensure that the registrar will be available to assist you.

Complete the appropriate sections of the application for marriage/civil union. 

Applicants must be come to the municipal building in at the date and time confirmed with the registrar with the following documentation and individuals:

1. If you are divorced, have had a previous civil union dissolved, domestic partnership terminated or have had a civil union annulled, please bring the decree(s) or the civil annulment documents.
2. If your former spouse/civil union or domestic partner is deceased, please bring the death certificate,
3. A copy of your birth certificate, driver’s license, passport or state I.D.
4. Proof of your residency.
5. Your social security card or social security number.*
6. A witness, 18 years of age or older.
7. The $28 application fee.

*Your social security number is required by law and will be kept confidential.

Any documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

ATTENTION NEW TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

Welcome to Bethlehem Township!  We look forward to working with you to preserve the excellent quality of life we enjoy here in Bethlehem Township.  Please contact Township staff if you have questions about the municipality.

Here is some basic information for new residents:

Obtain a copy of the newsletter from the Township's homepage.

Please license any dogs or cats you own immediately.

If you are not registered to vote, download the
New Jersey voter registration form.

INFORMATION FOR HOME SELLERS
AND POTENTIAL HOME BUYERS

Bethlehem Township has no requirements for the selling of homes beyond the requirements established by the state.

Below are resources providing applications/information about State imposed requirements for the selling of a home.

Smoke Detector Certification Form

 Fire Extinguisher Requirement for Home Sellers

Report of Known Contaminated Sites