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If you ever have any questions about Highlands or any projects that are planned or happening, just give me a call at 732-291-4009. Mayor’s Report February 2026 Mayor’s Report January 2026 2025 Year in Review Mayor’s Report December 2025 Mayor’s Report November 2025 Mayor’s Report October 2025 Mayor’s Report September 2025 Mayor’s Report August 2025 Mayor’s Report July 2025 Mayor’s Report June 2025 Mayor’s Report May 2025 Mayor’s Report April 2025 Mayor’s Report March 2025 Mayor’s Report February 2025 Mayor’s Report January 2025 2024 Year in Review.
Phone (Non-Emergency): (732) 872-1158 In case of Emergency, dial 911. Local court services for Highlands are administered at 151 Navesink Ave. The court clerk can be reached at (732) 872-1224. Highlands voters are served by the Monmouth County Clerk, which administers all aspects of elections throughout Monmouth County. The Monmouth County Clerk's Office is located at the Monmouth County Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 (phone: 732-431-7790, elections division direct: 732-431-7790, website: www.co.monmouth.nj.us/clerk).
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To register to vote in Highlands, New Jersey, residents can register online through the New Jersey Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Monmouth County elections office. New Jersey requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the New Jersey Division of Elections voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Highlands, contact the Monmouth County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Highlands, New Jersey are maintained by the Monmouth Municipal Tax Assessor's Office and the Monmouth County Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Monmouth County, including parcels in Highlands. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Monmouth County Clerk maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many New Jersey counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Monmouth County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Highlands, New Jersey residents are available through both county and state offices. The New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics, located in Trenton, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in New Jersey. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Monmouth County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Monmouth County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.
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