(OPRA) N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1

The State of New Jersey enacted the Open Public Records Act which allows access to documents considered to be Government Records. The definition of a Government Record, as well as additional information can be found on the State of New Jersey Government Records Council website. In addition, the GRC provides, ‘A Citizen’s Guide to the Open Public Records Act’ which provides valuable information on all aspects of OPRA.

OPRA requests can be submitted electronically, in person, via USPS or left in the Borough drop box. While you are not required to use the OPRA form, you must specify that your request is under OPRA and answer the 3 questions on the state-issued form.

Please remember that 2025 Pet Licenses are available in the Borough Clerk’s Office, 24 N. Black Horse Pike. The fees are $22.20 for spayed and neutered dogs and $25.20 for non-spayed and non-neutered dogs. All cat licenses are $21.00. Please note that your pet’s rabies vaccine must not expire before October 30th, 2025.  If it does expire prior to that date, you will not be able to obtain a license until the pet is re-vaccinated.

Pet licenses are considered late after 3/31/25 of the current year. A late fee in the amount of $20.00 will be added to the cost of the license. Click here for form to fill out for new pet.

Each household is permitted to hold two garage or yard sales per year. A permit is required and can be purchased at the Borough Hall, 24 N. Black Horse Pike, for $5.00. Each permit is good for one calendar day and one rain date. Permits must be obtained at least two weeks prior to the intended date of sale. Please note that you must be the owner of the property in order to obtain a yard sale permit. Failure to obtain a yard sale permit may result in fines and/or penalties.

Please call the Borough Clerks office with any questions 856-939-5161.

• Yard Sale Permit
• Garage Sale Permit

The Borough Clerk’s office has three notaries on staff. Our office only notarizes documents for borough residents. A notary is a witness to a signature. The person whose signature is being notarized must be present with identification. Our staff only handles simple notaries. We do not notarize documents which require a witness and/or witnessess to be provided in addition to the notary. Please take any paperwork requiring a complex notary to an attorney.

The Borough of Runnemede requires every business to be registered yearly at a fee of 50.00. Any business that does not register by January 31st of the current year, will be subject to a $25.00 late fee.

All landlords must complete a landlord registration form and submit it to the Borough Clerk. In addition, the State of New jersey now requires owners of businesses or rental units to maintain minimum liability insurance. Completed applications and proof of insurance can be mailed to the Municipal Clerk. Click here to download the Landlord Application.

Anyone wishing to hold an event on Borough property must fill out an event form and submit it to the Borough Clerk’s office no later than 60 days prior to the event. Certificate of Insurance and all other necessary paperwork must be included with the event form.

Submissions should be emailed to bmiller@runnemedenj.org