Frequently Asked Questions

The vital statistic record is on file in the municipality where the event took place, i.e. what town did you get married in? There is a $10 per certified copy fee, if obtained in Rockaway Township. You must produce a photo ID for proof of identity. You must also produce copies of documents proving your relationship to the person named on the record. The following are acceptable forms of ID: A current, valid photo driver’s license or photo non-driver’s license with current address or a current, valid driver’s license without photo and one alternate form of ID with current address or two alternate forms of ID, one of which must have current address. 

You need to apply in person in the New Jersey municipality in which either party resides and the license is valid throughout the State of New Jersey. You need to bring ID such as driver's license, birth certificate, or passport; proof of residency such as a bank statement, utility bill, tax return, etc. If married before or previously in a civil union or domestic partnership, you need to bring a copy of the death certificate or divorce papers, whichever applies. The fee is $28.00 in cash, check or money order. The application may be obtained at your local registrar’s office. A minimum of 72 hours must elapse between the time of application and the time we issue the license.

Every organization interested in conducting bingo or raffles must first apply to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for eligibility.

Dial-A-Ride is available to Rockaway Township Seniors 62 years old and older. It is also available to the disabled residents 21 years and older.

Destinations, times and schedules are subject to change. No service provided during severe inclement weather. Appointments must be made through the Dial-A-Ride Office using email, the online transportation request or a phone call if necessary (973-983-2839) Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Clients must make transportation appointments at least 2 weeks prior to appointment date. Same day reservations will not be accommodated. Clients cannot schedule appointments with the drivers. Medical appointments should be made between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for all Morristown appointments. Medical appointments should be made between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. for local appointments.

When calling to schedule an appointment, please have ready: The day of the appointment, the date of the appointment and the time of the appointment. We will need the doctor’s name, address and telephone number. We ask that the resident is ready 1 hour before their scheduled appointment. If your appointment with the doctor is scheduled for 10 AM, we ask that you are ready by 9 AM. A driver will be there any time within the hour. Dial-A-Ride will give each resident 1 hour for their appointment unless specified differently. If your appointment is for 11 AM we will automatically come back for you at Noon. If you need more time, this information should be given at the time you set up your appointment with the office. All appointments much be finished by 2 PM in Morristown and 3 PM. locally. If your time should go beyond the time scheduled, we may not be able to give you a return trip home.

State law requires that any pet with a rabies vaccination expiring before November 1 of the licensing year will require an updated vaccine prior to the issuance of a new license. Every municipality in New Jersey must abide by this statutory requirement, and it assures that your pet will be protected from rabies for the majority of the year. The Rockaway Township Division of Health offers a free rabies clinic at the Public Works Garage, 540 Green Pond Road, twice per year. Please contact the Division of Health for dates. 

It is generally okay and of no risk to your pet if an early vaccination is obtained, but please be sure to ask your veterinarian if this will be okay. Please remember that the Township offers 2 free rabies clinics each year. 

If the Township decides to do estimated billing, estimated 3rd quarter tax bills will be mailed by June 30. The final tax bills will be mailed by September 30. If the Township does not do estimated tax billing, the final tax bills will be released as soon as possible after receiving the final tax rate.