Bergen County Clerk
Bergen County, NJ
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
John S. Hogan
Democratic
In office since January 2022
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Filing Window
ClosedJan 1, 2026 - Jun 2, 2026
Term Length
5 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
County clerks are responsible for the recording of deeds, mortgages/property liens, passports & photos, notary public commissions, vote-by-mail ballots, DD214 recording, veteran & county ID cards, trade names, notary services, college chargebacks, tax maps & filed maps, historical records, newspapers & archival microfilm, and wedding ceremonies.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of the county for at least one year, and a registered voter in the county
Filing information
Elections office
One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-336-7020
Fee & signature requirements
No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: 100 signatures
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.