Cape May County Offices & Institutions

The Cape May County Clerk's Office is operated by the government of Cape May County in New Jersey. The department is responsible for filing and recording documents affecting real estate ownership/transfer, assisting residents in obtaining U.S. passports for identification and foreign travel, administering oaths to notaries public and other officers. It also provides vendor licenses to veterans and exempt firefighters. Through its election section, the department prepares ballots for primary, general and school elections as well as certifies election results.

The Cape May Surrogate Office in Cape May Court House, NJ is responsible for overseeing the Surrogate's Court in the county. The Surrogate, who is elected by the people of the county, serves as the Judge of the court and handles various matters such as appointing guardians for minors, supervising adoptions, and managing estates after a person's death. The Surrogate's Office provides services related to probating wills, issuing marriage licenses, and ensuring the proper administration of estates. The Surrogate's Office in Cape May County takes its name from the historical role of the Surrogate, who originally acted as a substitute for the governor in probating wills and performing other functions that were once under the jurisdiction of the Church. Today, the Surrogate continues to fulfill these duties, as well as assisting individuals in probating wills, applying for estate administration, and obtaining necessary documentation for small estates. The office communicates with clients through various methods and provides the required forms and information to facilitate the estate administration process.Generated from the website