Elected Officials

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 Trade Name 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.

IN PERSON or by MAIL
Ocean County Clerk's Office
Ocean County Court House
Attn: Trade Names - Room 107
P.O. Box 2191
118 Washington Street
Toms River, New Jersey 08754-2191
Phone: (732) 506-5198
Hours: M-F 8am – 4pm

IN PERSON ONLY
Southern Service Center
179 South Main St. Rm. 106
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Phone: (609) 597-1500
Hours: M-F 8am-4pm

IN PERSON ONLY
County Connection
Ocean County Mall
1201 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 288-7777
Hours: M-Thu 10am-7pm
F-Sat 10am-8pm
Sunday 11am-5pm

We recommend making an appointment at https://countyconnection.simplybook.me/v2/
Please call any one of our offices if you need an appointment sooner than what is available online.

Fee in person: (Cash/Money Order only)
$50.00 – Certificate of Trade Name
$25.00 Cancellation of Business Name
$25.00 Amendment of Trade Name

Fee by Mail: (Money Order only)
$53.00 – ($3.00 search fee = $50.00 registration fee) Certificate of Trade Name
$25.00 Cancellation of Business Name
$25.00 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

Seaside Heights Business Improvement District

Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce

Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce

Whiting Business Association

Statewide Business Associations

Below is a list of Business Associations in New Jersey:

National Federation of Independent Business

New Jersey Business & Industry Association

New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce

Other Important Links

Below is a list of websites you may find helpful:

State of New Jersey Business Portal

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

New Jersey Department of Labor

New Jersey Division of Commercial Recording

New Jersey Division of Taxation

New Jersey Office of Business Advocacy

U.S. Small Business Administration

Ocean County Government

101 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
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Office of the Clerk Main Location

118 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
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		Director 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
		Deputy Director 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
		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 Robert S. Arace was sworn into his first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s 2025 organization meeting on Jan. 6. A lifelong resident of Ocean County, Commissioner Arace is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and family-friendly community. Read more
		Commissioner Jennifier Bacchione was sworn to her first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s Jan. 6, 2025 Organization Meeting. 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