Township Clerk

OPRA is a State statute that replaces the old "Right to Know Law" which governs the public's access to government records in New Jersey. OPRA was enacted to give the public greater access to records maintained by public agencies in New Jersey by balancing the public's interest in government records, respect for personal privacy, and the efficient process of government. The law is compiled in the statutes as N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.

Visit www.state.nj.us, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to find out more information about obtaining a liquor license. The Liquor License Application can be found in the Download Center above.

Application for a raffle or bingo license can be downloaded from the Download Center above.

Call the Northern Ocean County Resource Center at 732-370-8850

You must fill out a business license application and pay a non-refundable fee of $215.00 (cash, money order, or check). Fee for veterans is $1.00, proof of Veteran status required. You can get more detailed instructions by downloading the application.

See the instructions and form to apply for a dog license.

1. Need letter to Board of Transportation for approval. (Location of business, how many cars, name, address, etc.)
2.Copy of Certification of Occupancy for business place.
3.Proof of insurance: $100,000/claims for damages/by reason of bodily injury or death of any one person. $50,000 to satisfy any claim for damages to property.
4.Purchase price for medallions. Fee: each one is $1,000, and annual renewal fee of $200 for each cab is due by Sept. 30.
5. Copy of car registration.
6. Select a color for the taxi company (put it in writing). Colors taken already: yellow, white/light blue, maroon.
7. Company will get medallion papers and two certificate cards: one for Motor Vehicles and one for the car, after it has been inspected and given the approval by the compliance officer.

Please keep a copy of the Taxi Ordinance for any information that you need to be clarified. For further assistance, please call our office at 732-364-2500 x.5231.

The Township Clerk's email address is: twpclerk@lakewoodtwpnj.org