Elected Officials

		Director Barbara Jo Crea Barbara “Bobbi” Jo Crea, a dedicated and active Ocean County leader will serve as the 2024 Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. Read more
		Deputy Director Gary Quinn Commissioner Gary Quinn serves as the Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners for 2024. Read more
		Commissioner John P. Kelly Commissioner John P. Kelly has been an Ocean County elected official since 1993. He was sworn into his 11th three-year term on the Board of Commissioners during the Board’s organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more
		Commissioner Virginia E. Haines Commissioner Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, a lifelong resident of Ocean County, brings years of public service and leadership experience to the Board of Commissioners. She was sworn into her third three-year term on the Board during its organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more
		Commissioner Frank Sadeghi Commissioner Frank Sadeghi was sworn to his first three year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s reorganization meeting Jan. 3, 2024. A successful businessman and a long-time public servant, Commissioner Sadeghi brings years of leadership experience to the Board. Read more
		County Clerk The County Clerk is responsible for the administration of a broad range of services including the supervision of the filing and recording of all documents affecting real estate ownership/transfer throughout Ocean County, assisting residents in obtaining Passports for foreign travel, and much more. Read more
		County Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran The Surrogate serves as Clerk of the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part as well as Judge of the Surrogate's Court. Read more
		County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy The Sheriff is the Chief Executive Officer of his agency which includes multiple divisions and units in which he is responsible for staffing with highly-trained professional personnel. Read more
Michael J. Fiure, County Administrator 101 Hooper Ave. Admin Building Toms River, NJ 08754 Phone: (732) 929-2147 \| Email: MFiure@co.ocean.nj.us

Office of the Ocean County Clerk

Starting a Business in Ocean County

Registering A Business Trade Name

Schedule an appointment online to register a Trade Name.

Schedule an Appointment

You can register your new business with the Ocean County Clerk's Office either in person or by mail.

Complete the forms as per instructions

Three (3) completed Registration Forms must be notarized by a Notary Public or an Attorney at Law

The State of New Jersey provides a number of forms that may be downloaded and printed at www.state.nj.us/njbgs/forms2a.htm

IN PERSON or by MAIL
Ocean County Clerk's Office
Ocean County Court House
Attn: Trade Names - Room 114
P.O. Box 2191, 118 Washington Street
Toms River, New Jersey 08754
Phone: (732) 506-5198

IN PERSON ONLY
Southern Service Center
179 South Main St. Room 4
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Phone: (609) 597-1500

IN PERSON ONLY
County Connection
Ocean County Mall
1201 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 288-7777

Hours: By Appointment Only

Fee in person: (Cash/Money Order only)
$50 Certificate of Trade Name
$25 Cancellation of Business Name
$25 Amendment of Trade Name

Fee by Mail: (Money Order only)
$53 ($3 search fee +$50 registration fee) Certificate of Trade Name
$25 for Cancellation of Business Name
$25 Amendment of Trade Name

County Chambers of Commerce & Business Associations

Below is a list of Chambers and Business Associations in Ocean County. Visit their website and get their latest information:

Barnegat Chamber of Commerce

Bay Head Business Association

Brick Township Chamber of Commerce

Jackson Township Chamber of Commerce

Lacey Township Chamber of Commerce

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce

Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce

Plumsted Business & Merchants Association

Seaside Heights Business Improvement District

Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce

Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce

Stafford Chamber of Commerce

Whiting Business Association

SCORE: Counselors to Small Business

Get free advice from local Ocean County experts to help start or grow your small business.
Visit SCORE, where you can find a mentor, list of local workshops and more.