Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using the Bergen County Clerk public website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Note: These Terms of Use are a launch-ready draft for County Legal review and approval before go-live.

Informational purpose

Content on this website is provided for general public information about services of the Bergen County Clerk's Office. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, creates an attorney-client relationship, or replaces official statutes, regulations, court orders, or filings. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney or the appropriate government office.

Accuracy and updates

We strive to keep information accurate and current. Fees, deadlines, forms, office hours, and procedures can change. Always confirm time-sensitive requirements with the Clerk's Office or the agency that administers the service. The County may update, correct, or remove content at any time without notice.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Use the site in any way that violates applicable law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data
  • Interfere with or disrupt the site, servers, or networks
  • Scrape, harvest, or overload the site in a manner that impairs public access, except as allowed by published APIs or robots guidance
  • Submit malicious code or attempt to compromise security

We may block or restrict access that threatens the availability or security of the site.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise noted, text, graphics, logos, and other materials on this site are provided by Bergen County or the Bergen County Clerk's Office for public information. You may view and print materials for personal, non-commercial use related to interacting with County services. Any other reproduction, redistribution, or use of County marks requires prior written permission where applicable. Third-party content remains the property of its owners.

Links to other sites

This site may link to other government or third-party websites. Those sites are not controlled by the Bergen County Clerk's Office, and we are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. Linking does not imply endorsement.

Disclaimer of warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE COUNTY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BERGEN COUNTY, THE BERGEN COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, AND THEIR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEBSITE OR RELIANCE ON ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTHING IN THESE TERMS WAIVES IMMUNITIES OR LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AVAILABLE TO THE COUNTY UNDER NEW JERSEY OR FEDERAL LAW.

Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Venue for disputes relating to these terms, to the extent permitted by law, lies in the courts of competent jurisdiction in New Jersey.

Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use: countyclerk@bergencountynj.gov

Bergen County Clerk's Office, One Bergen County Plaza, Room 130, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone: (201) 336-7000.

Last updated

July 9, 2026