How can I obtain a certified copy of a Vital Record? [Marriage, Birth or Death]
In the State of New Jersey, Vital Records are retained in the Municipality where the event occurred. In order to obtain the record, an Application must be completed and ID is required. The fee is $10.00 per copy.
Download the form you need below:
How to Make a Request
Application for Certified Record of a Birth
Application for Certified Record of a Marriage
Application for Certified Record of a Death
-When are council meetings and when is the Agenda available?
Council Meeting and Workshop dates are adopted by Resolution at the beginning of the year. Date changes are routine and a current list is always available in the Clerk’s office. Agendas are generally available on Monday afternoon prior to a Thursday Regular Meeting.
To have an agenda e-mailed to you, sign up for the City’s e-Mail Alert system. Click here to sign up.
-How can I obtain a copy of an Ordinance, Resolution or other City Records?
The New Jersey State Open Public Records Act (OPRA) provides that most government records are available to the public, however, the request must be in writing and there is an associated cost: 0-3 pages – no charge; pages 4 to 10 - $0.75 per page; pages 11 to 20 - $0.50 per page and $0.25 for each page over 20.
Download the form here:
Local Government Records Request Form
-What are the name, address and telephone numbers of the Council members?
Click here for Council Contact Information
-How soon before an election must I register to be eligible to vote in that election?
A voter must register to vote at least 29 days prior to an election.
-Where are the Ocean City Polling Places?
Click here for a list of Ocean City Polling Places
-When are Ocean City Elections?
Ocean City Municipal Elections. 2nd Tuesday in May, in even years. Elections alternate between voting for At-Large Council and Ward Council.
-How do I obtain a Marriage License?
Download both of the following forms for guidance:
Getting Married in Ocean City
Getting Married in New Jersey
-How do I license my dog?
New Jersey State law requires that all dogs must be licensed. All dogs 6 months or older, or having a permanent set of teeth must be licensed. A current rabies certificate must be provided as well as proof of spay/neuter. The cost is $8.20 for all dogs that are not spayed/neutered and $5.20 for those that are.
ALL dog licenses are renewable in January. Renewal notices are sent the first week of the new year and licenses may be renewed by mail utilizing the renewal notice. Any licenses not renewed by March 31, will incur a $4.00 late fee.
A Free Rabies Clinic is offered in the month of January.
-How can I purchase Division of Fish and Wildlife licenses?
The purchase of hunting, fishing, crabbing & shellfish licenses recently became an electronic transaction and all licenses are available in the Office of the City Clerk. To purchase a license, adults must provide driver license number, conservation number (for previous license holders only) social security number. Minors must provide social security number.