Monroe Township Gloucester County Residents Directory
The Monroe Township residents directory connects you with public records in this Gloucester County community in southern New Jersey. Monroe Township operates under the Faulkner Act form of government, with the clerk's office often called the "Hub of the Township" because it maintains all municipal records. Township Clerk Aileen Chiselko manages the office at 125 Virginia Avenue in Williamstown. Through this residents directory, Monroe Township residents can learn how to access council minutes, vital records, licenses, and other public documents at (856) 728-9800.
Monroe Township Quick Facts
Monroe Township Residents Directory and the Clerk
Township Clerk Aileen Chiselko (RMC) leads the clerk's office in Monroe Township. Deputy Clerk Jennifer Harbison and Office Assistant Gabrielle Bates support the day-to-day operations. The office is in Suite 4 at 125 Virginia Avenue, Williamstown, NJ 08094. You can reach them at (856) 728-9800, extension 215.
The clerk's office stores all municipal records including minutes, books, bonds, contracts, and archival records. The "CORE" duties of the clerk include serving as Secretary of the Municipal Corporation, custodian of the Municipal Seal, and Secretary to the Governing Body. The clerk prepares meeting agendas and keeps official records of all proceedings. These are central to the Monroe Township residents directory.
The clerk also serves as Chief Administrative Officer of all Elections and Chief Registrar of Voters. The office handles legal advertisements, administers and records oaths of office, and acts as a liaison between the public and the governing body. A Clerk's Information Booklet is available to all Monroe Township residents. It contains general information about the form of government, departments, boards, commissions, churches, schools, and voting.
Note: The Clerk's Information Booklet is updated annually and provides a comprehensive guide to Monroe Township services.
Licenses and Registrations in Monroe Township
The clerk's office is the issuing authority for various licenses and registrations that form part of the Monroe Township residents directory. Dog licenses cost $10.00 for spayed or neutered animals and $13.00 for others. Cat licenses are $5.00 for spayed or neutered cats and $8.00 for others. Late fees of $5.00 apply after March 31.
Alarm licenses require a one-time fee of $35.00. The office also issues liquor licenses, bingo and raffle licenses, and carnival and amusement licenses. Each license type has its own application process and fee structure. Contact the clerk at extension 215 for details on any specific license.
The Monroe Township residents directory includes information from many departments. The Board of Health and Vital Statistics is in Suite 4A, extensions 212 and 213. Construction Code is in Suite 5, extensions 219, 220, and 294. The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment are in Suite 5B. Tax Collection is in Suite 6. Each department maintains its own records, but the clerk coordinates OPRA requests across all departments.
OPRA Records Access in Monroe Township
Monroe Township residents can request government records under the Open Public Records Act. The law at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 gives the public broad access to records held by municipal agencies. The clerk's office coordinates all OPRA requests for Monroe Township. Copy fees follow the state schedule at five cents per letter page and seven cents per legal page.
The township uses software for electronically filing OPRA requests through its website. This streamlined process lets you submit, track, and receive records online. Some records are immediately available during normal business hours. Others may take additional time to gather, review, and prepare for release.
Monroe Township maintains records dating back to the 19th century in some cases. Both physical and digitized archives are available. Response times generally comply with the seven business day requirement, though complex requests may need extensions. Electronic records are often provided at no cost when they can be sent in digital format.
There are two Monroe Townships in New Jersey. This page covers Monroe Township in Gloucester County. The other Monroe Township is in Middlesex County and has separate offices and records. Make sure you are contacting the correct municipality when requesting records through the residents directory.
Monroe Township Vital Records Directory
The Board of Health and Vital Statistics in Monroe Township handles birth, death, and marriage records. The office is in Suite 4A at the township building on Virginia Avenue. You can reach it at extensions 212 or 213. Certified copies of vital records require proper identification and proof of eligibility.
The New Jersey Department of Health also keeps vital records at the state level. For events that did not occur in Monroe Township, contact the municipality where the event took place. The state office in Trenton holds records going back many decades and can issue certified copies for events statewide.
Historical records for Monroe Township and the surrounding area can be found at the New Jersey State Archives. The archives in Trenton hold documents from the colonial era to the present. Researchers can visit by appointment to search through historical materials related to Monroe Township.
Note: Monroe Township vital records are only for events that occurred within the township boundaries in Gloucester County.
Monroe Township Property Records
Property records for Monroe Township come from several offices. The Tax Collection office is in Suite 6 at extension 285 and maintains records of all property tax payments and delinquencies. The tax assessor keeps assessment records showing property values, lot sizes, and owner information. Both offices are at 125 Virginia Avenue in Williamstown.
At the county level, the Gloucester County Clerk maintains deeds, mortgages, and liens for all properties in Monroe Township. These records are essential for real estate transactions and title searches. The county provides both in-person and online access to recorded documents as part of the broader Monroe Township residents directory.
Gloucester County Residents Directory
Monroe Township is part of Gloucester County in southern New Jersey. The county clerk handles land records, business registrations, and passport services for all Gloucester County communities. For county-level records that go beyond the Monroe Township residents directory, visit the Gloucester County page.