Press Releases

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising Monmouth County residents that the U.S. Department of State is raising the Passport Execution Fee from $25.00 to $35.00 on April 2. The fee is mandated by the U.S. Department of State and applies to passport applications that are submitted in-person to an authorized […]

County Clerk Reminds Residents To Apply For Passports Well In Advance   FREEHOLD, NJ – Although a cold winter is upon us in Monmouth County, now is the time to plan for spring travel. With spring break just a few months away, County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon reminds everyone to check their passports. “It’s time […]

MANALAPAN, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced that the Monmouth County Archives Division’s exhibit, “New Jersey in Focus: Inventors and Innovators in Monmouth County,” is now installed on the lower level of the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, outside the Archives Office.“This exhibit was showcased at our 22nd Annual Archives […]

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced the launch of a new and improved Monmouth County Clerk’s Office website, www.monmouthcountyclerk.com. “We are very excited to provide a new website and to continue our commitment to increasing technology here at the Clerk’s Office,” said Hanlon. “The new website will be a valuable […]

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Election Offices, including the Superintendent of Elections, the Clerk of Elections and the Board of Elections, will have extended hours leading up to the Nov. 7 General Election. The election offices, located at 300 Halls Mill Road, Freehold Township, NJ 07728, are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 […]

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon reminds all registered voters that time is running out to apply to vote in this year’s general election by mail-in ballot. Registered voters who wish to vote by mail must complete an application for a Vote By Mail Ballot, which may be obtained from the County […]

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce the upgrade of the free mobile app, Monmouth County Votes, which is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app is designed to give voters easy access to all information regarding elections and voting. Users can […]

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is reminding Monmouth County voters that sample ballots for the upcoming Nov. 7 General Election are now available for viewing online. The sample ballots for all 53 Monmouth County municipalities can be accessed by visiting the Monmouth County Clerk’s Elections Website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com or by downloading […]

Offices open late for acceptance of forms FREEHOLD, N.J. – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is reminding residents that today, Oct. 17 is the voter registration deadline for those wishing to vote in the Nov. 7 General Election. Registration must be completed and submitted to the Monmouth County Superintendent/Registrar of Elections by 9 p.m. […]

MANALAPAN, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is announcing that the County Clerk’s annual Archives Week seminars kick off on Oct. 11 with two presentations related to the Archives’ annual exhibit, this year on inventors and innovators in Monmouth County. The events will take place at the Monmouth County Library HQ in Manalapan. […]

Monmouth County Inventors and Innovators to be highlighted  MANALAPAN, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced that the County Clerk’s 22nd Annual Archives and History Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. “After many months of […]

The Honorable Gerry Scharfenberger, Ph.D., Middletown Mayor, wins award MANALAPAN, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce that The Honorable Gerry Scharfenberger, Ph.D. of Middletown is the winner of the M. Claire French Award for 2017. The award will be presented at Monmouth County Archives and History Day on Saturday, […]

Keynote Address will be “New Jersey: A State of Innovation” MANALAPAN, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced that Dr. Paul Israel, Director and General Editor of the Thomas Edison Papers, will speak at the County Clerk’s 2017 Archives and History Day, on Oct. 14.  Dr. Paul Israel will present the keynote […]

Brielle Historian, John Belding, wins award MANALAPAN, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce that John Belding is the winner of the 2017 Jane G. Clayton Award. The award will be presented at the County Clerk’s Archives and History Day on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters […]

Early voters can skip the line on Election Day FREEHOLD, NJ –Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is reminding residents that early voting is possible in Monmouth County! Voting by mail is an available option for all registered voters. “Any registered voter can vote by mail for any reason,” said Hanlon. “There is no reason […]

County Clerk announces contest for high school students FREEHOLD, NJ – County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all Monmouth County high school students to enter the 2017 Archives and History Day Photography Contest, sponsored by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office. The Monmouth County Clerk’s Archives Division has been responsible for maintaining Monmouth County’s historical […]

County Clerk announces free passport photos on Wednesdays FREEHOLD, NJ – September is National Passport Awareness Month and County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced that her office will celebrate it by offering free passport photos every Wednesday in September to passport applicants who apply at the Monmouth County Clerk’s Passport Offices in Freehold and Neptune […]

Exhibit space available to showcase history to the public MANALAPAN, NJ – The County Clerk’s 2017 Archives and History Day is right around the corner and Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is encouraging New Jersey historical organizations to be a part of the big event, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 14 at the […]

Awards honor individuals dedicated to preserving County’s past UNION, NJ – The Monmouth County Clerk’s Archives Division was honored with the Kevin M. Hale Booklet Award by the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey. “It is a great honor for the County to have one of our publications chosen for statewide recognition,” said Monmouth […]

Monmouth County: Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon, Sheriff Shaun Golden and Surrogate Rosemarie Peters are pleased to continue to deliver county services and programs directly into communities through the Mobile County Connection. “We are proud to offer such an important outreach program which provides valuable services to our residents,” said Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk. […]

Awards honor individuals dedicated to preserving County’s past MANALAPAN, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon is seeking nominations for the Monmouth County Jane G. Clayton Archives Award and the M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation.  If you know a person or an organization that has gone above and beyond to preserve […]

FREEHOLD, NJ – County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced the launch of a summer student internship program at the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office. “It is important for our next generation of leaders to get involved,” said Clerk Hanlon. “I am excited to launch this opportunity for students to have first-hand experience in the inner-workings […]

FREEHOLD, NJ – County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced a change in the date for the ballot drawing for the 2017 Primary Election. According to N.J.S.A. 19:23-24, the upcoming ballot drawing for the 2017 Primary Election is scheduled to fall on Good Friday, a legal holiday observed by State and Local Government Offices on […]

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is launching a new service to combat property fraud. The new Property Fraud Alert system, launched today, is a free subscription service that allows Monmouth County property owners to have their name/property monitored within the Recording Division of the County Clerk’s Office, in order to track […]

RED BANK, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon was announced as the honoree for the 2017 Spinnaker Award for Public Service presented by the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce. The Spinnaker Award for Public Service is awarded to an individual who is a source of pride to the citizens he or she […]

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is reminding Monmouth County property owners to take notice of mail solicitations from private companies seeking to sell homeowners expensive certified copies of their property deeds. The Clerk’s Office has received calls on a continuous basis from confused homeowners who received letter solicitations from businesses who […]

Christine Hanlon, County Clerk Rosemarie Peters, County Surrogate Shaun Golden, County Sheriff Monmouth County: Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Clerk Christine Hanlon and Surrogate Rosemarie Peters are pleased to announce that the Mobile County Connection will have a satellite office at the Monmouth Mall which will deliver county services to the many people who frequent […]

– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce the launch of the new and free mobile app, Monmouth County Votes, available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app is designed to give voters easy access to all information regarding elections and voting. Users can find out […]