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Frequently Ask Questions
Business hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday. The office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If I need a parking permit, whom should I contact?
You may call Borough Hall at (732) 462-1410 for permit information.
Do I need a license in order to conduct a garage sale?
A permit may be obtained for $5.00/day from the Borough Clerk’s office; tel. (732)462-1259.
Where can I obtain a copy of my marriage license or birth certificate?
The Registrar of Vital Statistics can provide copies of a marriage license if the marriage was performed in Freehold Borough, or if a birth took place in the Borough.
- Please note for a child born at CentraState Hospital, it will be necessary to contact Freehold Township at (732) 294-2010.
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Whom do I call for information regarding cat and dog licenses?
Please contact the Finance Office at (732)462-1410 for information.
Where can I obtain or renew a passport?
Contact the Passport office at (732) 431-7353.
How can I contact Monmouth County offices?
The main County number is (732) 431-7000.
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Whom should I contact if I have a water or sewer problem in my home after business hours or over the weekend?
Residents should contact the Fire Department at (732)462- 0164 and they will notify the Water & Sewer personnel.
How can I get rid of a pile of brush and limbs in front of my house?
Notify the Administrator’s office at (732)462-4200 to arrange for pickup of brush and limbs.
Where can I dispose of grass clippins on my property?
Unfortunately, there is no place in Monmouth County which will accept grass clippings for recycling. Residents are encouraged to use the clippings for composting.
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What should I do if there is excessive noise in my neighborhood such as horns honking, barking dogs, car stereos, etc.?
Notify the Police Dept. at 732 462-1233. Please try to obtain a license plate number or vehicle description whenever possible.
Where can I report quality of life complaints such as loitering, urination, public drinking, abandoned vehicles, overcrowding?
- Residents should call the Police Dept. at 732 462-1233 or
- The Quality of Life special hotline number at (732) 462-5812.
If I decided to sell my home or rent it out, do I need a Certificate of Occupancy?
Yes. Call the Code Enforcement office at (732)462-4903 for complete information.
If I plan to do some work on my home, whom should I call for the necessary permits?
Call the Code Enforcement office at (732)462-4903 for complete information.
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Why haven’t I received my tax bill for the current quarter?
Tax bills are sent out once a year during the month of July. Bill are due quarterly February, May, August and November.
What do I do if the Garbage Collector fails to pickup my trash or recycling?
Call the Recycling Coordinator at 732 462-4200.
When can I place my trash out at the curb?
Trash and recycling may be placed at the curb after 8:00 pm on the evening before your regular collection day.
How can I discard of bulk items such as furniture, mattress, etc.?
You may place up to 3 bulk items out with your second trash collection of the week (Thursday or Friday) The driver will not stop if there are more than 3 bulk items at the curb.
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What about appliance disposal?
The fee for appliances which contain freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners), is $70.00. For appliances which do not contain freon such as washers and dryers, the fee is $35.00. Once the fee is paid, the appliance will be picked up on the following Wednesday. The resident is required to place the appliance at the curb, and in the case of freezers or refrigerators, the doors must be removed and placed at the curb with the appliance. Checks should be made payable to the Borough of Freehold, and may be mailed or brought to the Municipal Building, 51 W. Main St.
How can I get rid of paint cans and other chemical substances? For latex paint, open the cans and allow them to dry out?
Please call the Building Dept. at (732)462-4903.
How can I get rid of a diseased tree in front of my house?
Shade trees located between the street and the sidewalk of a property are the property of the Borough and are maintained by the Shade Tree Commission. Call the commission at (732) 462-4200 to report any problems you may be experiencing with the trees.
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