Sussex County Clerk Offices Closed January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sussex County Clerk Offices Closed January 16, 2023, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2023 Veteran’s ID Discount Directory
Passport Photo Fee Waived For Veterans!
As a small “thank you” to our veterans, the Sussex County Clerk’s Office will waive your passport photo fee through the entire month of November.
Please call 973-579-0900 with any questions.
Sussex County Clerk Offices Closed May 30, 2022, Memorial Day
Sussex County Clerk Offices Closed May 30, 2022, Memorial Day
Clerk’s Office — closings or delays
Winter weather may cause the County Clerk’s Office to open late or, in rare instances, close for the day. Please check the county homepage for posting of delayed openings or closings due to inclement weather.
Early Voting Period Ends
MAIL-IN BALLOTS:
As of this morning, Nov. 4, 2024, the Sussex County Clerk’s Office issued 14,345 mail-in ballots. Of those ballots, 10,243 have been returned. Requests for a mail-in ballot can be made in person up to 3 p.m. today, Monday, Nov. 4th. Voters who are unable to apply in person or who are unable to get to the polls on Election Day can authorize someone to pick up a ballot on their behalf from the Clerk’s Office up to 3 p.m. Nov. 4th (see Authorized Messenger tab below).
IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING:
In-Person Early Voting concluded Sun., Nov. 3rd at 6 p.m. In-person Early Voting saw 24,180 Sussex County voters casting their ballots early on a voting machine.
Election Day polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, Nov. 5th! Voters should check the front of their Sample Ballot for their Election Day polling place, or visit the NJ Division of Elections website to use their polling place search tool.
Close of Voter Registration is Tues., Oct. 15
The deadline for Sussex County residents to register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5th presidential election is Tuesday, October 15. Visit the NJ Division of Elections for registration eligibility or contact the Sussex County Board of Elections for more information at 973-579-0950.
County Offices closed Columbus Day, Oct. 14
The County of Sussex will be closed for the Columbus Day holiday on October 14, 2024. The offices will reopen for regular business on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 8 a.m.
Phone Outage
Please be aware that phones at the Office of the Sussex County Clerk are temporarily out of service due to the regional Brightspeed outage. For time sensitive matters, please email info@sussexcountyclerk.org
Closed for Labor Day
The Sussex County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. The office and records room will re-open Tuesday at 8 a.m. Best wishes to all for a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
Ballot draw to take place AUGUST 12
The official drawing to determine candidate order for the upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election will be held in the County Clerk’s conference room on August 12 @ 3 p.m. (Cochran House Professional Bldg., 83 Spring St., Suite 304, Newton, NJ)
Candidates and voters are welcome to attend the draw.
Public Service Announcement Re: Elizabethtown Gas
County Clerk’s Office closed Friday, June 21st
The Sussex County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Friday, June 21st, in observance of Juneteenth. The office and records room will re-open Monday at 8 a.m.
Sussex County Clerk announces launch of TextMyGov notifications
On March 7, 2024, All Future Election vote-by-mail voters will receive their first text alert from the County Clerk’s Office, letting them know about a new notification system being offered by their Clerk. The notifications will provide mail-in voters with important election updates, such as when the initial mass mailing of ballots goes out. The system will also provide voters and other residents who opt in with news about registration and party change deadlines, as well as updates to other services ranging from passports to notary commissions.
To opt out of receiving text alerts from the County Clerk just text STOP.
County Clerk’s Office closed Feb. 12
The Sussex County Clerk’s Office and Records Room will be closed Monday, February 12 in honor of Lincoln’s birthday. The office and records room will reopen to the public on Tues., Feb. 13 with regular office hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)