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Registrar

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  • From the municipality where the birth, death, marriage, domestic partnership, or civil union occurred, or from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration.
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  • Birth and Marriage- $20.00 for each certified copy (official legal copy that contains raised seal)

    Death- 1st.. $25.00

    Death- additional.. $2.00  

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  • The fee is $28, to be paid at the time of application.
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  • Local copies are valid for all purposes except for the following two instances:

    • If the copies are being presented to a foreign country that is part of the Hague Treaty, the copies need an Apostille Seal from the New Jersey Secretary of State. The Apostille Seal can only be applied to certified copies of vital records issued from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration.
    • If your birth certificate was issued by the Jersey City - Hudson County Vital Records Office, it is not valid for passport application. You must obtain your certified copy from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration.
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  • An individual who has filed a complete application for a copy of a vital record can authorize another person to pick up the record on his or her behalf. To do so, the applicant should sign a notarized letter stating the name of the person listed on the vital record and the name of the individual who is picking up the record. The individual picking up the record must present this letter along with acceptable forms of identification.
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  • An ex-spouse can only obtain birth or death records if the records are being obtained on behalf of a minor child that was the product of the marriage. Documentary proof of the minor child and the need for the certificate must be provided.
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  • Stepparents can only obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate of a stepchild with the authorization of the biological parent, unless the stepparent has adopted the child or has been granted custody of the child.
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  • An attorney can only obtain records on behalf of a client. The attorney must show proof of being the legal representative of the client and may only obtain the same type of copy of a vital record that the client is eligible to receive. An attorney is not granted certified copies of vital records solely on the basis of being an attorney; he or she must meet the requirements of Executive Order 18.
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  • Yes. However, if the foreign country is a member of the Hague Treaty, the record must also contain an Apostille Seal. You can contact the consulate of that country to determine if it is a member of the Hague Treaty or obtain other specific requirements.
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  • You must purchase a copy of your vital record from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration and indicate on your application that it is needed for Apostille Seal. You will receive a certified copy, which contains the original signature of the state registrar or assistant state registrar. You must forward this certificate to the Department of Treasury requesting an Apostille Seal. Please be aware of the requirements.
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  • No. Vital records require the raised seal of the local office of vital records or the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration seal to be valid. It is the policy of the state registrar that records are not faxed for any reason.
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  • To find needed information, you may wish to check census records, newspaper archives at the local library, the federal social security death index, or hire an investigator.
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  • No.
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  • If the event took place in the City of Millville, same day service is offered in person at the City of Millville Registrar’s Office or at the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration Counter Services in Trenton.
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  • The City of Millville Registrar's Office may process correction requests for vital record events that occurred within the City of Millville. In some cases, these corrections must be authorized by the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration before issuing corrected certified copies of the record. Please contact the City of Millville Registrar's Office for further information at 856-825-7000, ext. 7604.
    The City of Millville Registrar's Office will require you to provide documentary proof of the correct information. These requests are approved on a case-by-case basis, according to statute.
    If you have more questions regarding the correction of a vital record, you can visit the State of New Jersey website.
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  • Contact the State Department in Washington, D.C., at 202-955-0307.
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  • Your record must be issued by the local office of vital records where the birth occurred or the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration and must contain a raised seal. Some entities require the document to have been issued within the last two years. Complimentary copies issued by a hospital are not valid.
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  • Yes. The record must contain the raised seal of the City of Millville.
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  • Yes. In order to obtain this information, you must purchase a certified copy of your record. The time will be included on the birth certificate only if the doctor recorded it. You should indicate on your request that you wish the certified copy to show the time of birth.
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  • Yes, but you will receive a certification rather than a certified copy. A certification is a non-certified document, which contains limited information and states it is for informational purposes only, not for identification or legal purposes.
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  • No, you must contact the state or country in which the death occurred.
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  • Request a long-form copy of the death certificate, which will have the burial location. Then you can contact that entity for more information.
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  • No. You are not eligible to receive a certified copy. However, you can have the life insurance company request it directly from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration. The request must be made on their agency letterhead and list the name and social security number of the deceased. They must also provide acceptable forms of identification and the appropriate fees.
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  • No. You are not eligible to receive a certified copy. However, you can have the title company or the stock / bond holder request it directly from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration. The request must be made on their agency letterhead and list the name and social security number of the deceased. They must also provide acceptable forms of identification and the appropriate fees.
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  • Yes. Your domestic partnership is still valid as it was entered into under the law in place at the time. However, you continue to have only the rights afforded to domestic partners and not the full rights of married couples as are given to civil union couples.
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  • No. There is no basis to recognize the assumption of the partner’s last name. A legal name change must be filed with the courts and the original copy presented to the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration.
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  • Yes. As of February 19, 2007, domestic partnerships can only be established by couples 62 years of age or older, regardless of whether they are a same-sex or opposite-sex couple.
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  • No. Domestic partners who wish to enter into a civil union with the same person do not need to terminate their domestic partnership. Once they have entered into the civil union, their domestic partnership will automatically terminate if it was registered in New Jersey. If it was registered outside New Jersey, the laws of that state would determine the validity of the domestic partnership following the civil union.
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  • Yes. If the domestic partnership with a different partner was not legally terminated, or was not terminated by the death of the previous partner, you must terminate the domestic partnership before entering into a civil union with someone else.
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  • The application must be filed in the New Jersey municipality in which either applicant resides. If neither applicant is a New Jersey resident, the application must be filed in the municipality where the ceremony will occur.
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  • No. You must contact the city, state, or country in which the marriage or civil union occurred.
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  • If your civil union meets the requirements of the state in which you registered, then it is recognized by the State of New Jersey.
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  • Yes. There is a 72-hour waiting period before the license can be issued. The waiting period begins once the application has been filed by one or both applicants. A Superior Court judge can waive all or part of the 72-hour waiting period.
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  • No. You are not required to enter into a civil union in New Jersey. If your civil union or same-sex marriage meets the requirements of the state or country in which you registered, then it is recognized by the State of New Jersey. However, if you wish, you may also elect to enter into a civil union in New Jersey. In that case, you would file for a Reaffirmation of Civil Union License in New Jersey.
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  • No. For a Remarriage or Reaffirmation of Civil Union License, there is no waiting period. The license can be issued immediately after the complete application has been filed.
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  • Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third District, federal court judges, the county clerk, any mayor or the deputy mayor when authorized by the mayor, and ministers of every religion may marry individuals legally permitted to marry.
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  • Yes. It is recommended you check the website for the particular Internet ministry to verify that their ministers are authorized to perform civil union ceremonies.
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  • Public officials who are authorized to perform marriages are authorized to perform civil unions. Public officials may choose whether or not to exercise this authority. However, if a public official agrees to perform marriages, he or she must agree to perform civil unions. If an official elects not to perform civil unions, he or she cannot perform marriages either.
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  • No. Members of the clergy are not covered by the Law Against Discrimination and have the right to decline to perform civil unions.
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  • Yes. The registrar is required by law to accept for filing the vital records established by the laws of New Jersey.
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  • Yes. However, please note that the federal government does not recognize civil unions. You may choose to consult an attorney to legally establish a name change.
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  • Yes. You can create or edit vows. In your vows, you may refer to each other using any terms you prefer, including wife, spouse, lover, or life mate, and you may refer to the ceremony as a marriage. However, when the ceremony is completed, you are legally entered into a civil union and considered a civil union couple.
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Tax Collector

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  • Tax bills are now mailed out once a year, usually in mid to late July, for all four quarters.
    New bills are not mailed when there is a change in ownership. You must contact the tax office and request a bill to be sent.
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  • Should you wish to change the address to where your tax bill will be sent, please fill out a change of address form, sign it, and return it with a copy of a photo ID to our Tax Assessor's Office: P.O. Box 609 Millville, NJ 08332
    If the name on the deed is a corporation or business, please submit in writing on your company letterhead the request to change the mailing address. If you have any questions, please contact our Tax Assessor's Office for further help at 856-825-7000, ext. 7610.
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  • If you would like to have a receipt sent to you, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment, and once the payment is received, we will return the receipt to you.
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  • Although we understand that things happen that may delay your payment, even if you have never been late before, we are unable to waive interest. Once a tax payment is considered delinquent, interest must be charged. Per state statute, the collector is required to collect interest on delinquent taxes. No one has the authority to waive delinquent interest.
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  • Please note that if you have a mortgage company, the only way we can send information to your mortgage company is if we have a tax authorization form on file in our office, allowing us to do so. If we do not have a bank code on file, the system will generate an original bill which will be mailed to the owner of record.
    A large number of mortgage companies use a paying agency for their tax payments, and these agencies receive an electronic file from us for every tax quarter, which includes every one of our tax lines. The companies will then select the ones they need to pay and return it with payment. Therefore, some mortgage companies do not send us a tax authorization, as they know they will be receiving an electronic file.
    Should you have a question as to whether or not your mortgage company will be paying your upcoming taxes since you received the bill, please contact your mortgage company. They are the only ones that can give you a definite answer.
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  • Should you receive a tax bill with the words "FOR ADVICE ONLY" and your mortgage has been satisfied, please call the office. We will be more than happy to send you a tax authorization form to remove the mortgage information from your account.
    Please note that you will need to use the "FOR ADVICE ONLY" copy to pay your taxes until your next billing.
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  • Should you receive a delinquent notice and you previously paid by check, please call your bank to make sure the check has been cashed. If it has, and the bank can issue a copy of the back of the check, we have information on the back of the check which can be used to determine where the payment was applied.
    If you call the bank and the check was not cashed, we may not have received your payment, or the payment was recently applied. Please contact our office by calling 856-825-7000, ext. 7611, to see if we received your check. Please have your check number handy.
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County Mosquito Control

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  • Cumberland County Mosquito Control is a division of the Department of Public Works and Property of Cumberland County and is involved in all aspects of mosquito control. We have two fulltime inspectors who inspect known mosquito habitats for the presence of mosquitoes and apply pesticides to those areas as necessary. In addition, they respond to service requests by inspecting and treating any mosquito habitats found at residents’ homes or businesses. Our Superintendent is a graduate-level entomologist, and we have a Biologist who assists in inspections and control, is responsible for mosquito surveillance through the use of various types of mosquito traps, and for mosquito identification. In addition, the Biologist handles public education, and will conduct educational programs for schools, civic groups, and other organizations upon request. Our agency also participates in a vector surveillance program coordinated by Rutgers University and the Office of Mosquito Control Coordination, a division of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. This program involves sampling mosquitoes from various areas throughout the County and sending them to the New Jersey Department of Health to have them tested for various encephalitis viruses, including West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. If any sampled mosquitoes test positive, we will intensify our inspection and control efforts in those areas in an attempt to minimize possible risk to County residents, their pets, and their livestock.
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  • Cumberland County Mosquito Control Division uses an integrated pest management (IPM) approach to control mosquitoes. This approach utilizes several methods of pest control, including mechanical, biological, and chemical. We also employ heavy equipment operators who use various types of large machinery to engage in water management practices, or source reduction, to remove or modify mosquito habitats. Source reduction is the largest component of our mosquito control program, and in many cases, can permanently affect mosquito population levels. Biological control can also be quite effective in eliminating mosquitoes. In this aspect of our program, we identify isolated, permanent bodies of water and introduce minnows and other types of fish to feed on mosquito larvae. Our chemical control program consists of the application of larvicides and pupicides to kill the immature stages, and adulticides to kill the flying adults. Typically, the non-chemical methods are preferred since they are the most effective; however, pesticide applications are necessary if the other methods are ineffective or not feasible.
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  • For our program to be successful, it is very important for us to get as much help from the general public as possible. It can be a futile endeavor employing various mosquito control methods if our residents are allowing mosquitoes to use their own properties as habitats! Here are some tips to prevent mosquitoes from breeding on your property:
    • keep rain gutters free of debris
    • clean birdbaths at least once a week
    • keep yard and surrounding areas free of artificial containers, which can collect rainwater
    • eliminate standing water from crawl spaces and basements
    Examples of artificial containers include:
    • unused wading pools
    • opened trash cans
    • tires
    • pool covers
    • wheel ruts
    • large, deep mud puddles
    • buckets
    • wheelbarrows
    • ornamental ponds without proper aeration or fish
    • empty planting pots
    Anything holding water for at least four days can become a mosquito habitat. In addition, if you find a mosquito habitat, or you think you might have an area conducive to the placement of fish, do not hesitate to call our office.
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  • In Cumberland County we use larvicides, a larvicide/pupicide, and adulticides to control mosquitoes. The larvicides we use include:
    • Abate 2-BG – active ingredient is temephos
    • Altosid – active ingredient is methoprene
    • FourStar – active ingredient is Bacillus sphaericus and Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis
    • Natular G30 – active ingredient is spinosad
    • Spheratax SPH 50G – active ingredient is Bacillus sphaericus
    • Teknar CG/Vectobac 12AS – active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis
    The larvicide/pupicide we use is:
    • CoCo Bear- active ingredient is mineral oil
    The adulticides we use include:
    • Essentria All Purpose Insecticide Concentrate – active ingredients are rosemary and peppermint oils
    • Zenivex E20 – active ingredient is etofenprox
    Abate 2-BG is used in granular form and is applied directly to water with a seed spreader, or may be applied by aircraft. Altosid is used as a 30-day or 150-day briquet and is placed directly in water. FourStar is used as a 180-day briquet and is placed directly in water. Natular G30 is used in granular form and is applied directly to water with a seed spreader. Spheratax SPH 50G and Teknar CG are used in granular form and are applied directly to water with a seed spreader. Vectobac 12AS is applied as a liquid directly to water with a hand-held compressed air sprayer, or may be applied by aircraft. CoCo Bear is applied as a liquid directly to water with a hand-held compressed air sprayer. Essentria All Purpose Insecticide Concentrate is applied to foliage in a coarse mist created by a truck-mounted mist blower. Zenivex E20 is applied directly into the air to contact mosquitoes while on the wing as an Ultra-Low-Volume (ULV) spray by ground equipment. All products used are registered with both the USEPA and NJDEP, which means they are legal for use in New Jersey. All products used are registered with both the USEPA and NJDEP, which means that they are legal for use in New Jersey. In addition, our division supervisor, all of our inspectors, and our entomologist are licensed applicators by the NJDEP. For further information about the pesticides and their use, please refer to the NJDEP-approved Fact Sheets.
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  • If you would like us to inspect your property, if you want to report a mosquito habitat, or you would like help with anything else mosquito- related, please call 856-453-2192 Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you would like to speak directly to the Superintendent, call 856-453-2170 Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you would like to speak directly to the Biologist, Assistant Chief Inspector, or Supervising Heavy Equipment Operator, call 856-453-2197 Monday – Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For general information: For overall pesticide-specific information – 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. National Pesticide Information Center 800-858-7378 For pesticide health information and possible exposures – 24 hours NJ Poison Information & Education System 800-222-1222 For New Jersey pesticide regulation and misuse complaints NJDEP Pesticide Control Program 609-984-6507 For Federal pesticide regulation USEPA Region 2 Office of Pesticide Programs 732-321-6759 For mosquito control insecticide recommendations Rutgers University, Department of Entomology 732-932-9459 For state-wide mosquito control information NJDEP Office of Mosquito Control Coordination 609-292-3649
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  • Call the Cumberland County Mosquito Control Division at 856-453-2192 or check the website for the spray schedule, which is updated daily, at www.co.cumberland.nj.us Attached is an example of a newspaper notice the Division places in two local newspapers throughout the mosquito control season. The two newspapers we use are the South Jersey Times and the Daily Journal. A citizen has the right to ask the Cumberland County Mosquito Control Division for specific information about a planned application prior to the pesticide treatment.
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Police

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  • Please complete the application through the new NJ State website: www.njportal.com/njsp/concealedcarry

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  • Generally, Motor Vehicle Crash Reports are available five days after the incident. We make every effort to have these reports completed within the five day period, but occasionally reports may take longer. You may obtain a copy of the report by visiting our Police Records Section, located on the third floor of the police building. Their normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9 am to 4 pm and can be contacted at 856-825-7010 ext. 7621. Police Records is closed on Weekends and Holidays. If you know the accident date and police report number, you may obtain a copy of the accident report by visiting

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  • Towing fees are governed by City Code and can vary upon the circumstances. Please feel free to contact Police Records at 856-825-7010 ext. 7621 for more information. The City Ordinance that governs towing fees is
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  • Curfew hours for juveniles are governed by City Code, which states "It shall be unlawful for any juvenile to be in any public place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday through Saturday of each week". Recognized exceptions which can be viewed at
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  • The municipal court can be contacted at 856-825-7000 ext. 7619. Their hours of operation are 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday. The court is closed on weekends and holidays.
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  • This depends on the circumstances and what type of complaint you wish to sign. Some complaints can be filed directly with The Municipal Court and others are referred to a police officer for an investigation. You can contact The Municipal Court at 8568257000 ext. 7619 or speak to a police officer for more information.
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  • The Millville Police Department's Property and Evidence Unit can be contacted at 856-825-7010 ext. 7625. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. They are closed on weekends. If you believe that The Property and Evidence Unit has possession of your belongings, contact them first to schedule an appointment for its retrieval. Without an appointment time, we can not guarantee that someone will be available to assist you.
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  • Animal Control can be contacted at 856-825-7010 ext. 7311. Their hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. They are closed on weekends and holidays.
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  • You can phone in your tips to 856-825-2112. This line is not staffed 24 hours a day, but it is checked frequently by members of our Investigations Division. DO NOT use this tip line for emergencies or to request a police response to a incident. For emergencies use 911.
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  • 825-825-7010. Listen to the voice prompts to quickly route your call.
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  • The Millville Police Department accepts all complaints against its employees at any time. They are taken seriously and formal procedures are in place to thoroughly investigate the complaint promptly and fairly. You may contact The Professional Standards Unit at 856-825-7010 ext. 7338 or email them at internal_affairs@millvillenj.gov to obtain a

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  • Yes. The permit process and fees are governed by Municipal Code. In summary, the code states "No person who installs an automatic protection device shall directly key said device to a designated trunkline without obtaining a connection permit from the City Clerk. The fee for the connection permit shall be $50 and shall be paid once at the time of connection. No person shall use an automatic protection or detection device within the City without obtaining an annual user permit from the City Clerk. The fee for the annual user permit is $20 which shall be paid to the City Clerk when the application is filed. The annual permit expires on December 31 of each year. Senior citizens and persons totally and permanently disabled are exempt from the payment of the user fee, but shall otherwise comply with regulations. More information regarding this topic can be viewed
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  • Governed by City Code, noise regulations can be viewed
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  • New Jersey law authorizes the Division of State Police to make available to the public over the Internet information about certain sex offenders required to register under Megan's Law. To learn more click
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  • To become a full time police officer in Millville, you must take a competitive civil service examination which is administered by the NJ Civil Service Commission. Frequently asked questions can be answered by contacting The Commission at 609-292-4144 or by visiting
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Economic Development

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  • The City of Millville has adopted a Master Plan which designates areas where economic development is encouraged and areas where preservation of the environment is desired. These locations are defined on the Zoning Map as many different Zoning Districts, each with its own set of regulations including permitted uses, permitted accessory uses and setback distances. IF you have a location and want to know what uses are permitted: First locate the property on the ZONING MAP to identify the district then use the SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS to identify specific criteria for each district. IF you have a business and want to know in what locations it will be permitted: First reference the SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS to see if any zoning districts permit that use then locate that district on the ZONING MAP to find which properties are within that district. Sometimes is it not easy to identify parcels of land on the Zoning Map; in those cases, the TAX MAPS or INTERACTIVE MAP may be useful. If you are unsure of a location or use, the ZONING OFFICER will gladly provide you with assistance! The Zoning Officer reviews every application for completeness, accuracy and compliance. In order to locate a business within a zoning district that does not allow that use, or if the use is not listed on the Schedule of District Regulations, an applicant has the option to apply for a ZONING VARIANCE where a public hearing will be held before the Zoning Board to determine the positive and negative criteria of the proposal on a particular location.
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  • When it is determined that your business is a permitted use in a particular location, the Zoning Officer is charged with the review of your ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION using the criteria within the Schedule of Regulations, MUNICIPAL CODE and NJ Land Use Law. If you are seeking a zoning variance, city staff will review your ZONING BOARD APPLICATION to determine if it is complete and then schedule you for a hearing date. The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review your application at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Submission deadlines, meeting dates and instructions are located in the application packet. If your application involves a subdivision, site plan review or conditional use review, you will most likely need to submit a PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION to be reviewed by city staff for completeness and assigned a hearing date to be reviewed at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Planning Board. Planning Board meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. Zoning Board meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM. All meetings are held in the Commission Chambers on the 4th Floor of City Hall located at 12 S. High Street, Millville, NJ 08332. MAP
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  • The Zoning Office will determine IF and WHERE you can locate a use. The Construction Office will determine HOW to make the changes. If you are applying for an approved use, you must first submit your ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION for review and approval. Once you receive approval, your construction permits, if needed, will be reviewed. If Planning or Zoning Board approval is needed, see the calendar for submission deadlines and meeting dates.
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  • Zoning Permit Instructions, Zoning Permit
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  • 5th Floor, City Hall, 12 S. High Street, Millville, NJ 08332
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Sewer Utility

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  • Please call the County Health Department at 856-327-7602.
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  • The Sewer Utility has an RV Sanitation Dump Station for Millville residents to use at no charge. Please visit the office during regular business hours for assistance.
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  • No, it is the Homeowner's responsibility to replace them.
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  • The plumber must go passed the curb to the center of the street.
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