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.
School Board petitions due July 28th
School Board petitions are available on the County Clerk’s Election Forms Page. Candidates should note that the number of minimum signatures needed on a school board petition increased in 2025 from 10 to 25. Completed petitions are due to the County Clerk no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, July 28th. Petitions should be properly notarized PRIOR to submission. Call the Clerk’s Election Office with questions: 973-579-0900, ext. 1501.
Close of Voter Registration is Tues., May 20th
The deadline for Sussex County residents to register to vote in the upcoming June 10th primary election is Tuesday, May 20th. Visit the NJ Division of Elections for registration eligibility or contact the Sussex County Board of Elections for more information at 973-579-0950.
Sussex County Offices closed for Good Friday
Sussex County Clerk’s Office and Records Room will be closed April 18th in honor of Good Friday. Best wishes to all for a Happy Easter.
New Signature Requirements for 2025 petitions!
Effective (retroactive to) Jan. 1, 2025, Governor Murphy signed legislation increasing petition signature requirements across most office levels. Following are charts to help decipher the new legislation:
New County-Level Petition Signature Requirements (includes Constitutional Offices, County Commissioners, Members of State Committee)
New Municipal-Level Petition Signature Requirements (Municipal and Party County Committee candidates should contact their respective municipal clerk for signature requirements.)
Notice to Primary Candidates!
On Mon., Feb. 3, 2025 Governor Murphy signed A5117/S3994 into law. This new legislation changes the number of signatures required on Primary and non-partisan petitions. The law is effective retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025, meaning ALL 2025 Primary petitions have to comply with the new signature requirements.
We encourage all primary candidates to read the full language of A5117. A new “Signature Requirements Chart” will be posted by the County Clerk’s Office asap.
The 2025 “Signature Bill” also changes filing requirements for Faulkner/Non-Partisan election candidates. Faulkner candidates should contact their municipal clerk for petitions and petition requirements.
The Sussex County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 for the National Day of Mourning
The Sussex County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 for the National Day of Mourning in honor of the passing of President Jimmy Carter.
We will reopen for business on Friday, January 10, 2025, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).
County Clerk’s Office closed January 1 for the New Year holiday. Wishing you all a happy & healthy 2025!
Invitation – Honoring Our First Responders
Labor Day Closing
The Sussex County Clerk’s Administrative office and Records Room will be closed Monday, September 4th, 2023 in honor of Labor Day.