 Important Update to Federal "REAL ID" Act and New Jersey Compliance for Domestic Travel
Clerk Hanlon was featured on the "Monmouth in Focus" TV series and advised residents about the Federal REAL ID Act which will take effect next fall, changing the current domestic travel protocol. Please click here to watch the full episode.
After the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, the federal government enacted the REAL ID requirements to better secure identification accepted for domestic travel and access to certain federal facilities.
Starting October 1, 2020, you must have a REAL ID compliant driver license/ID to fly within the U.S., unless you use a U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. Until that date, a Standard New Jersey driver license is valid for air travel within the U.S.
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has announced for driver licenses/IDs expiring after October 1, 2020, a REAL ID driver license/ID may now be obtained at three MVC locations in Monmouth County; Freehold, Neptune and Hazlet, by appointment only.
For those whose driver license/ID is up for renewal between now and October 1, 2020, the MVC recommends waiting until renewal time to get your REAL ID, which is anytime three months prior to the expiration date on your driver license/ID card.
The Monmouth County Clerk has three passport offices located in Freehold, Eatontown, and Neptune, with the latter offering convenient weekend and evening hours. Please visit our website, MonmouthCountyClerk.com, for more information about the passport application process and our locations.
For further information about New Jersey REAL ID compliance and to make an appointment at the MVC, log onto RealIDNJ.com.
Protect Your Most Valuable Investment with Property Fraud Alert
As a safeguard to the fastest growing white-collar crime in the U.S., the Monmouth County Clerk's Office has implemented a free notification service called Property Fraud Alert.
This service is available to Monmouth County property owners in order to track possibly fraudulent activity on your name and/or property by notifying you whenever a document with your name/property address is filed at the Monmouth County Clerk's Office. Alerts can be sent by your choice of either phone call or email.
To subscribe to the free alert system, please visit PropertyFraudAlert.com or call 1-800-728-3858.
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 In the Community
Left: Clerk Hanlon swore in newly promoted Sergeants David Lasko and Rodger Miller at the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Recognition and Awards Ceremony.
Center: County Clerk Staff Member Laura Sugrue was on site to help issue Veterans and Resident ID Cards at the Long Branch Veterans & Family Resource Fair.
Right: Clerk Hanlon officiated the marriage between Dana and Eric during a beautiful ceremony at the Monmouth County Clerk's Office.
Upcoming Holidays and Events
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Wednesday, December 25th: Christmas Day, All County Offices will be closed.
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Wednesday, January 1st: New Year's Day, All County Offices will be closed.
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Thursday, January 2nd: Mobile County Connection at the Monmouth Mall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Tuesday, January 7th: Monmouth County Reorganization Day, 4 p.m. at Biotechnology High School, Freehold
Very truly yours,
 Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq.
Monmouth County Clerk
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