Atlantic County Clerk

Atlantic County, NJ

County Partisan

Current Incumbent

Joseph J. Giralo

Republican

In office since January 2022

Next Election

Nov 3, 2026

Filing Window

Closed

Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 2, 2026

Term Length

5 years

Position Type

Full Time

Number of Seats

1

About this position

The County Clerk is responsible for maintaining records of governing body transactions such as resolutions and ordinances. The County Clerk maintains and provides records including birth, marriage, civil union, and death certificates. The County Clerk also issues permits and licenses.

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

1333 Atlantic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone: 609-625-7000 ext. 2540

Fee & signature requirements

No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: 100 signatures

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

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