New Jersey, Mercer County
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Criminal background checks of applicants for positions in New Jersey's public schools, private schools for students with disabilities, charter schools, and nonpublic schools, as well as for authorized vendors and authorized school bus contractors.
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State Police offer criminal history record checks. Individual criminal background checks available for personal record request for purposes of immigration, naturalization, visa, foreign business, international adoption and record expungement.
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New Jersey State Police registry of sexual offenders. Search by name, area, vehicle. List of fugitive offenders. Services to resident include receiving email alerts when a predators has moved into an area. Victim information and safety tips with.
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Find general info and check name availability with the New Jersey Dept. of the Treasury.
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Residents can obtain copies of these records by visiting the office or by submitting a request online at nj.gov. The office can be reached at (609) 448-1102 for more information. For emergencies call 9-1-1. For non-emergent police matters please call 609-448-1234. The division maintains voter registration records, processes applications for mail-in ballots, and certifies results after each election. Residents can reach the Elections Division at 609-989-6464 or visit mercercounty.org.
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To register to vote in Hightstown, New Jersey, residents can register online through the New Jersey Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Mercer 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 Hightstown, contact the Mercer County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Hightstown, New Jersey are maintained by the Mercer Municipal Tax Assessor's Office and the Mercer County Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Mercer County, including parcels in Hightstown. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Mercer 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 Mercer County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Hightstown, 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 Mercer County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Mercer 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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