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Directory of Paterson city records and information 155 Market St Paterson, NJ 07505-1414 973-321-1500 info@patcity.com
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Paterson Police Department Announces Graduation of Lieutenant Eric Montoya from FBI National Academy 111 Broadway Paterson, NJ 07505 973-321-1150
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Paterson, New Jersey is known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution in the United States. The City Clerk's Office at 155 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07505 is the central repository for municipal documents throughout the city. Residents seeking access to these public documents can visit the City Clerk's website at https://www.patersonnj.gov/department/index.php?structureid=12 or submit requests in person or by mail to the Market Street address.
elections are scheduled for May 2026. Candidate petitions and local ballot measures can be researched through the City Clerk's office at 973-321-1300. Residents find their assigned polling place using the New Passaic County Clerk's Office, Elections Division, located at 401 Grand Street, Room 130, Paterson, NJ 07505. The office can be reached at 973-881-4127 or online at www.passaiccountyclerk.org/elections. This 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙛 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙤 ⚖️ Courts & Case Records in Paterson Passaic County Clerk's Office 401 Grand Street, Room 130 Paterson, NJ 07505 973-881-4788 Passaic County Clerk, Search Online Databases: Passaic
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To register to vote in Paterson, New Jersey, residents can register online through the New Jersey Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Passaic 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 Paterson, contact the Passaic County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Paterson, New Jersey are maintained by the Passaic Municipal Tax Assessor's Office and the Passaic County Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Passaic County, including parcels in Paterson. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Passaic 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 Passaic County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Paterson, 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 Passaic County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Passaic 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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