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Located at 75 Bayard Street, 2nd Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, the office handles voter registration records, processes mail-in ballot applications, certifies results, and provides polling place assignments. Staff can be reached at 732-745-3471 or through the website at middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-elections.
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To register to vote in South Plainfield, New Jersey, residents can register online through the New Jersey Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Middlesex 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 South Plainfield, contact the Middlesex County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for South Plainfield, New Jersey are maintained by the Middlesex Municipal Tax Assessor's Office and the Middlesex County Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Middlesex County, including parcels in South Plainfield. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Middlesex 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 Middlesex County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for South Plainfield, 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 Middlesex County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Middlesex 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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