Somerset County Government: Somerset County Surrogate And Clerk's Offices To Suspend Extended Hours Nov. 24 In Celebration Of Thanksgiving

Manville NJ

19 November, 2021

12:18 PM

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Press release from the Somerset County Government: 11/18/2021 4:26 PM SOMERVILLE, NJ – On Wednesday, Nov. 24, the Somerset County Surrogate's Office and Clerk's Office, located in the Administration Building at 20 Grove St., Somerville, will close ate 4:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. respectively to allow staff and the public to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Extended hours of operation will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 1, when the offices will close at 6 p.m.  Visitors to the Surrogate's office must always have an appointment, while the Clerk's Office recommends appointments but will accommodate walk-ins during office hours. After arriving to 20 Grove Street, visitors should check in at the front desk to sign in and observe COVID protocols. Those who have an appointment will be escorted to the appropriate office, and those who do not have an appointment will be asked to wait until the staff is available to assist. To schedule an appointment at the Surrogate's Office, call (908) 231-7003, email [email protected], or fax (908) 575-3965 or (908) 575-3966.  To schedule an appointment at the Clerk's Office, call (908) 231-7013 or email [email protected]. Social Distancing All visitors must follow COVID-19 protocols by wearing a mask and maintaining social distance if they are not vaccinated. Somerset County Surrogate's Office The Surrogate probates wills, appoints estate administrators, supervises and oversees the appointment of guardians and the administration of adoptions. SoCoNJ.gov/Surrogate Somerset County Clerk's Office The Somerset County Clerk records land records, administers notary public oaths, records trade names and business certificates, accepts passport applications, files various records for veterans, and designs election ballots and certifies election results. To stay up to date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www.co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  # # # This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.