S p r e a d t h e W o r d . .
About Your New Business!

Dear New Business Owner:

I am pleased to let you know that The Press of Atlantic City wants to help you to spread the news about your new business if it is located in Lacy Township or points south to Little Egg Harbor. The best part is the cost. It's FREE!

You simply need to fax or mail The Press a short letter (include your Business Address & Phone Number) describing your new business and what service you offer. Upon receipt of your letter the Press will list a few paragraphs about your new business in a section called "Open and Shut" in the Business Section of the newspaper.

Don't delay. Start promoting your business today! Simply contact the Press at::

185 North Main Street - Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Phone: (609) 978-2015 Fax: (609) 978-2001

Congratulations on your new Business.
Best Wishes for Success,
Carl W. Block
Ocean County Clerk
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A Message from Carl W. Block
Ocean County Clerk

Dear Citizen:

As a service to the public, it is a pleasure to offer you this guide on how to start a business in Ocean County.

The first step in starting your own business is to file a Trade Name with the County Clerk. The instructions contained in this brochure should serve as a helpful step-by-step guide to register your Trade Name. In addition, you will find other useful information to assist you in launching your enterprise.

If we can be of further assistance to you or if you may have a need for additional information on County Government, please call my office at (732) 929-2018.

        Thank you,

        CARL W. BLOCK
        Ocean County Clerk
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Registering A Business Trade Name
You can register your new business with the Ocean County Clerk's Office either in person or by mail.
The State of New Jersey provides a number of forms that may be downloaded and printed at www.state.nj.us/njbgs/forms2a.htm
    IN PERSON or by MAIL
    Location: Ocean County Clerk's Office
        Ocean County Court House
        Attn: Trade Names - Room 110B
        P.O. Box 2191, 118 Washington Street
        Toms River, New Jersey 08754

    Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

    Phone: (732) 506-5198

    Fee in person: $50.00 (Cash/Money Order only)

    Fee by Mail: $53.00 (Cash/Money Order only - $3 search fee +$50 registration fee)

  • Complete the forms as per instructions.

  • Three (3) completed Registration Forms must be notarized by a Notary Public or an Attorney at Law.

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County Chambers of Commerce & Business Associations
Barnegat Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1112
Barnegat, New Jersey 08005-1112
(609) 698-6689
 Bay Head Bussiness Association
P. O. Box 135
Bay Head, New Jersey 08742
(732) 295-4040
Brick Township Chamber of Commerce
909 Cedar Bridge Avenue
Brick, New Jersey 08723
(732) 477-4949
 Jackson Township Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box A.C.
Jackson, New Jersey 08527
(732) 367-0027
Lacey Township Chamber of Commerce
103 Route 9, P.O. Box 306
Forked River, New Jersey 08731
(609) 693-8312
 Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
200 Clifton Avenue, P.O. Box 656
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701-0656
(732) 363-0012
Greater Point Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce
517 A Arnold Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742
(732) 899-2424
 Plumsted Business & Merchants Association
15 Main Street
New Egypt, New Jersey 08533
(609) 758-2346
Seaside Business Association
P.O. Box 98
Seaside Heights, N .J. 08751
(732) 793-1510
 Summer in the Park
308 SE Central Avenue
Seaside Park, N.J. 08752
(732) 914-0100
Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
265 West 9th Street
Ship Bottom, New Jersey 08008
(609) 494-7211
(800) 292-6372
 Toms River - Ocean County
Chamber of Commerce
1200 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
(732) 349-0220
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Statewide Business Associations
New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce
50 West State Street, Suite lll
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
(609) 989-7888
 New Jersey Business & Industry Association
102 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
(609) 393-7707
National Federation of Independent Business
156 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
(609) 989-8777
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Additional Information
U.S. Small Business Administration
Fourth Floor 2 Gateway Center
Newark, New Jersey 07102
(201) 645-3580

2600 Mt. Ephraim Avenue
Camden, New Jersey 08104
(609) 757-5183
 New Jersey Office of Business Advocacy
Department of Commerce & Economic Development
20 West State Street, CN 823
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
1-800-533-0186
New Jersey Department of Labor
Labor & Industry Building
John Fitch Plaza, CN 110
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
(609) 292-2280
 New Jersey Division of Taxation
50 Barrack Street, CN 240
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
(609) 588-2200
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
970 Broad Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
1-800-829-1040
 New Jersey Division of Commercial Recording
Department of State
820 Bear Tavern Road, CN 308
West Trenton, New Jersey 08625
(609) 530-6400
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