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The Middlesex County Office of the County Clerk is the cornerstone of civic engagement and administrative services. Led by Clerk Nancy J. Pinkin, a constitutional officer elected by County voters and sworn in on January 1, 2021, the office serves as a vital resource for residents and businesses alike. RECORDING SERVICES The County Clerk’s Office has been entrusted with maintaining recording services related to property ownership and transfers throughout the County since 1722. The office is open to the public, providing access to records, transfers, and research for residents and businesses. PASSPORT SERVICES As an authorized agent for U.S. Passport applications, the office assists with preparing applications for first-time U.S. Adult Passports (16 years and older), U.S. Adult Passports expired for over five years, and first-time or renewal of U.S. Child Passports (0-15 years). Passport services are available by appointment only. ELECTION SERVICES The County Clerk’s Office oversees elections, ensuring the integrity of each vote. Responsibilities include accepting nominating petitions for County offices, independent candidates, and Board of Education candidates, as well as drawing ballot positions, designing and preparing the election ballot, and tabulating and certifying voting results to the New Jersey Division of Elections. GET TO KNOW Providing Vital Services for Every Resident Middlesex County
SOWING SEEDS OF SUCCESS: The EARTH Center Marks 20-Year Milestone The EARTH Center, home of the Middlesex County Cooperative Extension with Rutgers University, is marking its 20th anniversary this year, serving as a vital pillar in the County’s agricultural framework. Over the past two decades, it has disseminated research-based knowledge to over 30,000 residents annually.
Office of the County Clerk
The County Clerk’s Office serves as a vital link between governance and the community. Committed to dedication and accessibility, it embodies the essence of public service, empowering communities and fostering progress. If you need access to any services offered by the Office of the County Clerk, call 732-745-3827.
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William Hlubik, Director of the EARTH Center and a professor at Rutgers University, travels around the County helping farmers and recreational planters understand complex issues including soil composition, insect and disease problems, water testing, and business management and planning. Thanks to the EARTH Center, Middlesex County is a leader in sustainable agriculture. Middlesex County farmers maintain a strong Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) at Rutgers, which helps properly balance pest control products while protecting the environment. However, the accomplishments of those who have studied at the EARTH Center are the Center’s greatest achievement – at least according to Hlubik. “What they go on to achieve in their lives and businesses after going through our programs, that’s what I’m most proud of,” says Hlubik.
The EARTH Center offers educational and charitable programs for residents of Middlesex County. This includes their acclaimed Master Gardeners program, which trains volunteers in sustainable gardening and environmental principles to be a helpline for gardeners and farmers around the County. The Rows for the Hungry project, another standout effort, harnesses the expertise of Master Gardeners to grow nutritious produce for donation to REPLENISH. Another award-winning program is RU Ready to Farm, a statewide training program that uses the EARTH Center’s team of agricultural experts and a network of specialists and mentors from Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to guide new farmers step-by-step through building and growing their farm business. RU Ready to Farm was featured in a CBS News segment “Eye on America” earlier this year.
Registration of Business Trade names
Notary Registration services
Property Alert Registration services.
Veteran and Gold Star Family Identification cards
The 2024 Middlesex County Employee of the Year is Jennifer Apostol! Middlesex County announced Jennifer Apostol as the 2024 Employee of the Year at their annual Celebrate Middlesex County event on June 8. Apostol, who has been with the County for 28 years, serves as the director of REPLENISH. She has played a pivotal role in expanding the program’s distribution from 30 to 160 pantries, with REPLENISH distributing 5.2 million pounds of food in 2023 alone. Expressing her gratitude for this recognition, Apostol credited her team of
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Explore EARTH Center's website for more information and attend flagship events like the Garden, Arts, and Music Festival. Visitors can enjoy attractions like the Butterfly House, Children’s Garden, and Vegetable Demonstration Garden. SCAN HERE
Jennifer Apostol, director of REPLENISH
employees, volunteers, and public and private partners. “I’m honored and humbled by the nomination and selection among many deserving candidates,” said Apostol. “I am blessed to have a dedicated team; their dedication and commitment to our work makes my job easier. I am inspired daily by my staff and volunteers. The gratitude from our partners and stories of how our work transforms lives is the ultimate reward.”
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