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City of Rahway
1 City Hall Plaza
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 827-2000
 
 

 

Phone: (732) 827-2100       Fax: (732) 815-1417

Municipal Clerk
Jean D. Kuc

Deputy City Clerk
Jeffrey J. Jotz

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Elections and voter registration

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AGENDAS/MINUTES/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES

The City Clerk is charged with the maintenance of all public records, including agendas, minutes, resolutions and ordinances of the Municipal Council. Agendas are available Friday afternoon prior to the council meeting in the City Clerk’s Office. If you desire copies of minutes, resolutions or ordinances, they are available at the City Clerk’s Office.  You may also view and/or download minutes of past meetings and agendas for upcoming meetings by clicking here.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

The laws governing alcoholic beverages can be found under N.J.S.A. 11:1 et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:2 et. seq.  Under the Alcoholic Beverage Law, the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issues and provides the license certificates to the municipal issuing authority, which is the local Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.  Duties of the issuing agency include:

  • Issuance and renewal of licenses as well as approval of transfers and amendments of licenses.
  • Enforcement of laws, implementation of regulations controlling the conduct of licensed businesses and discipline of violators.
  • Set certain regulations by municipal ordinance (number of ordinances, hours of sale, license location, etc.)
  • Maintenance of complete records concerning each license in its municipality.

Below are some commonly-requested forms:

Bulk Sale Permit application

Catering Permit

Form E-141-A (list of employees at licensed premises)

Notification of sale, transfer or assignment in bulk application

Petition to extend licensed premises

Retail alcoholic beverage license application

Social Affairs Permit

For more information (including additional forms), please visit the State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

BINGO & RAFFLE LICENSES

The City Clerk is also responsible for issuing licenses for bingo and raffles by qualifying organizations with a state identification number from the New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.  Below are some commonly-requested forms:

Bingo license application

Raffle license application

Sample raffle ticket awarding merchandise as a prize

Sample raffle ticket for off-premise 50/50

Application to amend bingo or raffle license

OTHER PERMITS & LICENSES

Other permits and licenses are required by municipal ordinances and are obtained through the City Clerk.  Below are some commonly-requested forms:

Advertising permit application

Amusement machine license Type C application (distributor-initial application)

Amusement machine license Type C application (continuing distributor)

Amusement machine license Type A/B application (operator-initial application)

Amusement machine license Type A application (continuing operator)

Canvassing & Soliciting license application

Charitable solicitation license application

Itinerant Vendor license application

Peddler’s license application

Pool & Billiard Room license application

Theater, Indoor Performance & Amusement license application

ELECTION/VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

WHEN ARE THE ELECTIONS?

  • The Primary Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June
  • The General Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
  • The School Board election is held the third Tuesday in April (unless the date coincides with a period of religious observance).
  • The Presidential Primary Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February every four years during a Presidential election year.

WHAT TIME ARE THE POLLS OPEN?

  • Primary and General Election - 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • School Board Election – 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES TO REGISTER TO VOTE?

  • You must be 18 years of age by the election.
  • You must be a Citizen of the United States
  • You must reside in the State of New Jersey and the City of Rahway at least 30 days prior to the election.

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE NEXT ELECTION, WHEN MUST I REGISTER?

  • You must register any time prior to the 20th day before any election to be eligible to vote in that and subsequent elections.

WHERE DO I REGISTER?

  • At the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall Plaza, Rahway.
  • At the Union County board of Elections, 271 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
  • At any Motor Vehicle Office or Welfare Office

IF I CANNOT REGISTER IN PERSON, HOW CAN I REGISTER?

  • You can register by mail. An application can be obtained from the City Clerk, Board of Elections or Union County Clerk or by clicking here. 

WHERE DO I VOTE?

  • The sample ballot you receive from the County Clerk’s Office will tell you where to vote or you may contact the City Clerk's Office.

WILL I EVER HAVE TO RE-REGISTER?

  • Voter registration in New Jersey is permanent except when a voter has moved from the County in which they are registered.
  • A voter who moves within the same election district remains registered and may be allowed to vote for two years.
  • If a voter moves within the County within 29 days preceding the election, they may vote at their newly designated polling place by means of a Provisional Ballot.

 WHAT IF I WILL NOT BE IN TOWN ON ELECTION DAY?

Please click here to download and print out an absentee ballot application

I AM IN THE MILITARY, HOW DO I VOTE?

  • Military personnel & dependent may vote by Military Absentee Ballot if:
  • You are in the Military Service
  • You are a spouse or dependant of someone in the military
  • You are a patient in a VA Hospital
  • You are a civilian attached to the armed services 

HOW DO I CHANGE MY PARTY AFFILIATION?

  • A Party Declaration Form must be filled out. This may be obtained from either the Union County Board of Elections or the City Clerk.  Please click here to download and print out a Party Declaration form. 
  • Party Declaration forms must be received by the Union County Board of Elections no later than 50 days prior to the Primary.

Should you have any questions regarding elections or where to go to vote, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (732) 827-2100.