Essex County Clerk
Essex County, NJ
Current Incumbent
Christopher J. Durkin
Democratic
In office since January 2026
Next Election
Nov 5, 2030
Filing Window
Jan 1, 2030 - Jun 4, 2030
Term Length
5 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$107,250 / year
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 18 years of age, a resident and registered voter of the county and a U.S. Citizen
Filing information
Elections office
465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-621-4921
Fee & signature requirements
No filing free. Petition Signature requirements: 100.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.