The Clerk's Office is responsible for all licenses in the town. All licenses (except for Liquor and Bingo and Raffle) expire December 31 of each year. Renewal forms are sent to current license holders in October of each year. .

* For Limo/Taxi applications and requirements please call the Borough Police Department

This may not be a complete listing of all licenses necessary. Please call the Clerk's Office with any questions about other licenses.

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Bingo and Raffle Licenses are regulated by the State of New Jersey. Only registered non-profit organizations may apply for a Bingo or Raffle License. Please apply for all Bingo and Raffle licenses at least 25 days before the event is scheduled to take place. For more information about Bingo and Raffle licenses and application forms visit the state's website.

Wharton has fourteen Liquor Licenses which expire June 30 of each year. Renewals are sent in April of each year. No new liquor licenses can be created, they can only be transferred. Liquor Licensing is also regulated by the State of New Jersey. For more information visit the state's website.

All requests for government records go through the Clerk's Office. For an OPRA request form click here.

The Clerk's Office is also in charge of all elections.

The next election is the School Election on April 20, 2010. All districts vote at Town Hall for this election.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration requirements state you must be 18 years of age on or before the election in which you are to vote; you must be native-born or show proof of naturalization; you must have resided in New Jersey and in the County 30 days prior to the election in which you wish to vote.  You may register by mailing a registration form to the Morris County Commissioner of Registration.  Residents moving into the Borough of Wharton from another municipality in Morris County may simply complete a change of address form.  If you moved from another county or state, you must re-register.  Forms may be obtained at the Clerk's Office in Borough Hall or at the Morris County Elections website.

POLLING PLACES

There are five voting districts in Wharton that vote at three different locations. Where you vote is based on your home address. To see a list of what addresses vote and which polling places click here.