Deptford Township Public Residents Directory
Deptford Township is a suburb of Philadelphia located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. With about 30,454 residents, the township offers a sparse suburban feel where most people own their homes. This residents directory for Deptford Township covers the public records and government services at the Municipal Building on Cooper Street. Mayor Paul Medany leads the township, working with the Council, administration, and employees to serve the community. The residents directory includes information on clerk records, voter registration, OPRA requests, and vital documents.
Deptford Township Quick Facts
Deptford Township Clerk Residents Directory
The Municipal Clerk's Office in Deptford Township is the main repository for all township resolutions and ordinances. The clerk keeps the minutes of every Township Committee meeting. As the Administrative Officer of all elections, the clerk handles voter registration, party declarations, and vote-by-mail ballot requests.
The Deptford Township Municipal Building is at 1011 Cooper Street, Deptford, NJ 08096. Call (856) 845-5300 to reach the township. The mayor can be reached at mayor@deptford-nj.org. The clerk serves as the Municipal Custodian of Records under the Open Public Records Act. All OPRA requests go through this office.
Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the public has the right to access government records in Deptford Township. The clerk must respond to OPRA requests within seven business days. Standard copy fees are five cents per letter-size page and seven cents per legal-size page. The OPRA request form is available online on the township website.
Voter registration forms, change of name and address forms, and party declaration forms are available at the clerk's office. Registration closes 21 days before an election. Primary elections are in June. General elections are in November. Polls open at 6:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM. All registered voters get a sample ballot the week before each election.
Note: Sample ballots show your voting district and polling place on the front next to your address.
Deptford Residents Directory for Licenses
The clerk's office issues various licenses and registrations. Organizations that want to hold bingo or raffle games must first get a Legalized Games of Chance Identification Number from the state. Then they apply at the clerk's office. The Township Committee must approve the application before it goes to the state for final approval.
Landlords in Deptford must register certain information with the clerk. New Jersey law requires this registration. Courts cannot evict a tenant until the landlord has complied with the registration law. These landlord registration records are part of the Deptford Township residents directory and are available for public review.
The township provides information on property tax relief for senior citizens age 65 and over. The Senior Freeze Program and other state programs can help reduce the tax burden. Legacy Park in Deptford Memorial Park serves as a community gathering space. The township also posts video updates from the Mayor on its website.
Accessing Deptford Township Residents Directory Records
Deptford Township keeps many types of records. Committee meeting minutes document all decisions made by the governing body. Resolutions and ordinances show the rules that apply in the township. Voter registration records track who is eligible to vote. License and registration files cover businesses and organizations operating in Deptford.
Property records for Deptford Township are maintained at both the local and county level. The Gloucester County Clerk's office handles land records, deeds, and mortgages for all county municipalities. For property title searches and real estate documents, the county office is the right place. The township tax assessor maintains property valuations.
The New Jersey Department of Health maintains vital records at the state level. Birth, marriage, and death certificates can be obtained by calling 877-622-7549 or visiting the state office at 140 East Front Street in Trenton. For events that took place in Deptford, the local registrar may also have records.
- Township Committee minutes and resolutions
- Voter registration and election records
- License and permit applications
- Landlord registration files
- OPRA request responses
The New Jersey State Archives hold historical documents for Gloucester County towns including Deptford. These archives cover older records not available at the township level. They are open by appointment in Trenton.
Deptford Township provides property tax relief information for residents age 65 and over. The Senior Freeze Program reimburses the difference between taxes paid in a base year and taxes paid in the current year. Other state programs offer additional relief. Contact the township or the state at 1-800-882-6597 for details. These tax relief records are part of the Deptford residents directory.
The township encourages resident engagement through video updates from the Mayor and community events. Legacy Park in Deptford Memorial Park serves as a central gathering space. The Deptford residents directory covers records from all township departments including public works, recreation, and code enforcement. Each department produces records that are open to the public under New Jersey law. Deptford Township sits near major highways, making it easy for residents to reach county offices in Woodbury for additional records.
Note: Deptford Township actively works on economic development to attract businesses and support local commerce.
Gloucester County Residents Directory
Deptford Township is part of Gloucester County in southern New Jersey. The county clerk maintains land records, election files, and passport services for all county municipalities. For records that extend beyond the Deptford Township residents directory, the Gloucester County Clerk's office can assist. The county provides property record searches and business registration services for Deptford residents. The Deptford Municipal Building at 1011 Cooper Street is the best place to start any records search. Call (856) 845-5300 for general questions about the Deptford residents directory.