The Township Clerk is a critical component to keep the municipality functioning, as every aspect of Township business must pass through the Clerk's office.   One of the most important tasks is to serve as a liaison between the governing officials and the residents of Mansfield.  The Township Clerk has responsibilities required by New Jersey Statute which include the following:

• As Secretary to the Governing Body attends all Township Committee meetings and is responsible for the preparation of the agendas and minutes for those meetings.  Maintains originals of minutes, ordinances and resolutions.  

• As Secretary to the Municipal Corporation is the custodian of the municipal seal and keeper of the municipality’s records including all minute books, deeds, bonds, contracts and archival records.

• As Chief Administrative Officer of Elections certifies vacancies of Committee and suggests polling places to the County Clerk, along with other election duties.

• As Chief Registrar of Voters provides residents with voting forms and ensures completed forms are submitted to the County.

• As Administrative Officer accepts applications and issues licenses and permits, and conducts business with other municipal departments.

• As Records Coordinator and Manager is responsible for implementing local archives and records retention program as mandated.

The Township Clerk provides the public with information and processes requests for public records.  The office also handles Vital Statistics requests and has on file birth, marriage and death records for any of these events that occurred in the Township.

Notary Public Services offered for most documents except Wills, I-9 Forms and Power of Attorney Forms. Please call prior 908-689-6151 prior to coming to ensure services are available or if there are any questions. 

On October 26, 2022, The Township Committee adopted Ordinance 2022-23 which no longer requires cats to be licensed.  We do recommend you keep your cats current on rabies for health and safety reasons.

Dogs are still required to be licensed.  
⋅ Dogs must be licensed starting at 7 months of age
⋅ New dogs can be registered with this form, along with proof of rabies vaccine current through November 1st of the licensing year.  
⋅ Renewal Reminders for dogs that are licensed will be sent at the end of December.  Rabies must be good through November 1st of the licensing year or a new license CAN NOT be issued.

Fees:
$13 for intact dogs
$10 for spayed/neutered dogs
A late fee of $5 will be assessed beginning February 1st, and will accrue monthly on the 1st of each month that the license renewal is late.

Anyone who fails to license their dog by May 1st will be subject to a summons from the Animal Control Officer with a mandatory court appearance.

For any questions, please call 908-689-6151 ext 128