PASSPORTS:
In the State of New Jersey, each county has an office designated by
the Department of State as acceptance agents for the application of
a United States passport. All applicants must appear in person to execute
his or her passport. Both parents must be present for minors under age
16. Only one parent is needed for age 16 and older. For more information
on first time passports or passport renewal instructions and to download
the proper application, click on: http://travel.state.gov
Special
Requirements for Children Under Age 16
as required by Code of Federal Regulations Title 22, Section 51.28
Effective February 1, 2008
Both Parents' Signatures are Required
For more information please go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html
Fees:
| DS-11
(age 16 and over) |
$75 |
| Execution
Fee |
$25 |
| DS-11
(under age 16) |
$60 |
| DS-82 |
$75 |
| Expedited
Service |
$60 |
| File
Search Fee |
$60 |
PASSPORT
CARD:
As of February 1, 2008, the US Department of State introduced a new
travel document for US Citizens called the US Passport Card. This card
is valid for land and sea crossings between the US and Canada, Mexico,
Bermuda and the Caribbean only. Citizens traveling by sea are urged
to confirm with their cruise line to determine if any other ID is required
for travel. If traveling by air, citizens must apply for a Passport
Book. Citizens may apply for both travel documents, however the Passport
Card will not be available until Spring of 2008.
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY IDENTIFICATION CARDS:
Middlesex County Identification cards are issued to Middlesex County
residents age 13 through 59.
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY GOLDEN KEY SENIOR CITIZEN IDENTIFICATION CARDS:
Middlesex County Golden Key Senior Citizen Identification cards are
issued to county residents who are age 60 and older.
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY kidS IDENTIFICATION CARDS:
Middlesex County kids Identification cards are issued to Middlesex County
Residents age 3 through 12. Card is a photo id with child's thumbprint.
Thumbprint is retained on file in the event it is needed by a law enforcement
agency.
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY VETERAN'S ID CARDS:
A courtesy identification card is available to all veterans in acknowledgment
of service rendered to the United States of America.
STATE
OF N.J. NOTARY PUBLIC OATHS:
Our office administers oaths to individuals who reside in Middlesex
County and who have applied to the State of New Jersey to become a Notary
Public.
Notary Public manual
may be downloaded at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/dcr/geninfo/notarymanual.htm
Customer service: (609) 292-9292
NATURALIZATION
RECORDS:
The County Clerk's office has petitions of naturalization on file for
individuals who became United States citizens at the Middlesex County
Courthouse from 1806 through 1991. The microfilms are available to the
public for viewing, or, if the year of petition or naturalization is
known, we will research it for you. There is a $10.00 search fee, a
$2.00 fee per page copied and a $5.00 fee for a letter of verification
if needed. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (732) 745-3405.
