Municipal Clerk

Susan M.
Dydek, RMC

237 S. Pavilion Avenue
856-461-1460 x2
[email protected]

Core Duties of the Municipal Clerk

Township Code/Ordinances

Public Records Request Form
To request a Municipal Government Record, download and print the Government Records Request Form (pdf) below.
Complete the form and mail, email, or deliver to:
Township of Riverside
Municipal Clerk
PO Box 188
Riverside, NJ 08075
Email: [email protected]

Animal Licenses

In accordance with NJ State law, residents must license their dogs and/or cats annually through the local municipality. All pet licenses must be renewed by March 31st of the current calendar year. Any license obtained after March 31st will be assessed a $20.00 late fee per animal, which is in addition to the license fee. The only exception is for those residents whose pet is newly acquired or who recently moved into the community. New residents must obtain their pet license within 10 days.

To register your pet, you must provide proof of rabies vaccination and proof of spaying or neutering. With respect to the rabies vaccination, State regulation requires that the vaccination carry through to November 1st of the licensing year.

The Codes of the Township of Riverside, states that there shall be no more than four (4) dogs kept or maintained in or about any dwelling unit within the Township of Riverside. In addition, Chapter 122-21 of the Codes of the Township of Riverside requires that all owners remove and properly dispose of dog feces deposited on common thoroughfare, sidewalks, passageways, bypaths, play area, park or any place that people congregate, walk upon or any public property.

Questions regarding animal licenses should be directed to Cheryl Hardie at [email protected] or 856-46101460 x1

Business Licenses

All retail businesses within Riverside Township must be licensed on an annual basis with Office of the Township Clerk. Questions regarding business licenses should be directed to Jacqueline Ransburgh at [email protected] or 856-46101460 x1.

Raffle and Bingo Licenses

If you are interested in conducting a raffle or bingo, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 856-461-1460 extension 2.

Road Opening Permits

Any work done in the roadway, including curbing and driveway aprons, requires a road opening permit. You are required to secure a road opening permit a minimum of seven (7) days prior to beginning the work. Please contact the Office of the Township at 856-461-1460 extension 1 for [email protected] for additional information.

Peddler/Solicitor Licenses

Voter Registration

Please follow the link for voter registration: https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/561/Voter-Registration

Susan M.
Dydek, RMC

Zoning Forms

237 S. Pavilion Avenue
856-461-1460 x2
[email protected]

Core Duties of the Municipal Clerk

Township Code/Ordinances

Public Records Request Form
To request a Municipal Government Record, download and print the Government Records Request Form (pdf). Complete the form and mail, email, or deliver to:
Township of Riverside
Municipal Clerk
PO Box 188
Riverside, NJ 08075
Email: [email protected]

Animal Licenses

In accordance with NJ State law, residents must license their dogs and/or cats annually through the local municipality. All pet licenses must be renewed by March 31st of the current calendar year. Any license obtained after March 31st will be assessed a $20.00 late fee per animal, which is in addition to the license fee. The only exception is for those residents whose pet is newly acquired or who recently moved into the community. New residents must obtain their pet license within 10 days.

To register your pet, you must provide proof of rabies vaccination and proof of spaying or neutering. With respect to the rabies vaccination, State regulation requires that the vaccination carry through to November 1st of the licensing year.

The Codes of the Township of Riverside, states that there shall be no more than four (4) dogs kept or maintained in or about any dwelling unit within the Township of Riverside. In addition, Chapter 122-21 of the Codes of the Township of Riverside requires that all owners remove and properly dispose of dog feces deposited on common thoroughfare, sidewalks, passageways, bypaths, play area, park or any place that people congregate, walk upon or any public property.

Questions regarding animal licenses should be directed to Cheryl Hardie at [email protected] or 856-46101460 x1

Business Licenses

All retail businesses within Riverside Township must be licensed on an annual basis with Office of the Township Clerk. Questions regarding business licenses should be directed to Jacqueline Ransburgh at [email protected] or 856-46101460 x1.

Raffle and Bingo Licenses

If you are interested in conducting a raffle or bingo, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 856-461-1460 extension 2.

Road Opening Permits

Any work done in the roadway, including curbing and driveway aprons, requires a road opening permit. You are required to secure a road opening permit a minimum of seven (7) days prior to beginning the work. Please contact the Office of the Township at 856-461-1460 extension 1 for [email protected] for additional information.

Peddler/Solicitor Licenses

Voter Registration

Please follow the link for voter registration: https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/561/Voter-Registration