Municipal government
Borough of Saddle River
Start locally for Borough permits and approvals, property-tax billing and assessment questions, police and fire contacts, local roads, garbage and recycling, pet licensing, and municipal records.
- Your municipality
- Saddle River
- County
- Bergen County
- County seat
- Hackensack
- Municipalities
- 70
- County main line
- 201-336-6000
- Constituent hotline
- 201-336-7330
Start with the right government
Where Bergen County fits
Local, County and State offices have different responsibilities. The same issue can involve more than one level, so begin with the office that owns the service or record you need.
County government
Bergen County
County offices provide regional health and human services, elections administration, County Clerk and Surrogate services, property-assessment appeals, parks, transportation for eligible residents, and regional public-safety coordination.
State government
State of New Jersey
State agencies handle driver and vehicle credentials, State taxes and benefits, and statewide licensing. The New Jersey Judiciary administers State courts, while State law and regulations govern municipal and County operations.
Resident starting points
County services residents use most
These links lead to the responsible County office. Confirm current eligibility, documents, appointments, hours, fees and submission methods before visiting or filing.
Health and family support
Public health and human services
County departments coordinate regional health information and programs for individuals, children and families. For routine Saddle River environmental-health, well or septic matters, begin with the Borough Board of Health.
Aging and accessibility
Seniors, caregivers and transportation
The County Aging and Disability Resource Connection helps older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers find services. Community Transportation has separate eligibility and scheduling requirements.
Military service
Veterans services
County Veterans Services helps Bergen County veterans and their families identify benefits, programs, referrals and County resources.
Voting and elections
Election officials
Three County election offices divide responsibility for voter registration, voting equipment, ballots, mail-in voting, candidate filings, certification and other election administration.
Records and documents
County Clerk
The County Clerk records land documents, provides public-record search tools, processes passport applications and notary oaths, and performs assigned election functions.
Estates and guardianships
Surrogate's Court
The Bergen County Surrogate handles uncontested probate and estate matters and serves as Deputy Clerk of Superior Court for certain probate and guardianship matters. Follow its current instructions before sending original or sensitive documents.
Property assessment
Property records and tax appeals
Start with the Saddle River Tax Assessor for local assessment questions. The County Board of Taxation provides County property-record tools and the official assessment-appeal process. Filing deadlines and evidence requirements apply.
Infrastructure and environment
County roads and regional recycling
County Public Works maintains County roads, bridges, drainage systems and buildings. The Bergen County Utilities Authority provides regional recycling information and collection programs for items such as household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and paper shredding. Check the responsible agency before traveling or reporting a problem.
Regional preparedness
Emergency management and public safety
Call 911 for an immediate emergency. Saddle River remains the first source for local alerts and contacts. County Emergency Management coordinates regional preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
County government and records
Follow County public business
Use County sources for County officials, public meetings, notices, financial and transparency materials, and records maintained by County government.
Official County sources
Meetings, notices, transparency and records
The Bergen County Board of Commissioners posts meeting schedules, agendas and approved minutes.
The County also maintains public notices, transparency resources and an OPRA request process for County government records.
Beyond government offices
Regional places and programs
Explore Bergen County's parks, history and public events
Bergen County maintains a large regional parks system and hosts public programs throughout the year.
Use the official Parks and Events pages for current locations, accessibility information, hours, fees, permits, reservations, closures and event changes.
When you are not sure who handles it
Use the County directory or start locally
Bergen County can route County questions
Use the County website search, directory and constituent hotline for help finding a County office.
Verify the destination, appointment rules and document-submission method before sharing personal or sensitive information.
One Bergen County Plaza
Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Main telephone: 201-336-6000
Constituent hotline: 201-336-7330