Health Department
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NJ's Ban on Plastic Carryout Bags & Polystyrene Foam in Stores, Grocery Stores & Food Service Businesses
EFFECTIVE MAY 4, 2022
Please click on the links below for more information
- Plastics Ban Law Factsheet English
- Plastics Ban Law Factsheet Spanish
- Implementation Timeline
- Summary and Exemptions
Meet the Police & Drug Take Back at Ramsey Farmers Market on June 6th
The Ramsey Municipal Alliance invites you to come meet an officer, take pictures, and ask questions! We will also be offering our annual drug take back in partnership with the Ramsey Police Department. Bring any unused, unwanted, or expired medications for disposal (sorry - no liquids, needles, or sharps). Come meet and interact with Gizmo D. Robot, our funny robot friend. Also, limited quantities of Ramsey tie-dye t-shirts will be available for sale. We hope to see you there!
*** Free Radon Test Kits ***
For information on how to obtain your FREE radon test kit, please contact the Bergen County Department of Health Services, Office of Environmental Health, Radon Program at 201-634-2804.
Click here for New Jersey's latest COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
- State of New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccination Webpage
- NJ COVID-19 Hub Vaccine Information Webpage
- NJ Vaccine Scheduling System (NJVSS)
Ramsey Volunteer Helpline
Call 201-825-3400 ext. 279
- If you need help: Leave a message with your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the help you need.
- To volunteer: Leave a message with your name, address and telephone number.
To volunteer with Bergen County please click here and complete the application.
Guidelines & Reminders
- Remember To Wear A Mask & Social Distance!
- What Is Contact Tracing?
- Guidance On Interpreting Your Test Results
COVID-19 Information
- NJ COVID-19 Information Hub
- Minimize Risk
- NJ COVID-19 Exposure Notification App & Information
- Click here to view information on COVID home tests
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Information
Business Guidance
Current Events and Information
- Tick-Borne Disease Resource Toolkit
- What You Should Know About: Feeding Deer
- What You Should Know About: Rabies
- Why You Need the Flu Shot
- Wash Your Hands!
- Important Information on Face Coverings
CDC DIY Cloth Face Covering Instructions
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home
- How To Take Your Temperature
- Handwashing - Germs Are Everywhere
- Underlying Conditions
*for more information please visit the CDC & NJ websites
- CDC COVID-19
- NJ Health
- State of New Jersey COVID-19 Information Website
- NJ211
- To volunteer with Bergen County please click here and complete the application.
NJ Hotlines
- NJDOH COVID-19 Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253 if using out-of-state phone line
- The New Jersey Department of Human Services a toll free warm line is activated during events that impact the mental health of New Jersey residents: 877-294-HELP (4357)
- State of NJ COVID-19 questions and information hotline: Dial 2-1-1
- If you believe price gouging is occurring, contact the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - 973-504-6240 or go to njconsumeraffairs.gov to file a complaint.
- HERO Call Line - If you are a Frontline Worker and need to talk. Call 551-800-HERO (4376) Monday-Friday 9AM-8PM for free support and services.
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Marriage License Application
Email dmonaghan@ramseynj.com or call (201) 825-3400 ext. 245 for inquires.
*CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE PROCESS DUE TO COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Where To Apply:
If you are planning to be married in New Jersey, state law requires that you apply in the town where either of the applicants live. If neither of the applicants lives in New Jersey, then you apply in the town where the marriage ceremony is going to take place. If you are being married in another state, you must apply in the state where you plan to be married.
By Appointment Only
The Registrar is located on the second floor of the Municipal Building.
- 33 N. Central Ave, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446.
- Call 201-825-3400 ext. 245 to schedule an appointment
- Registrar Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday; last appointment is at 4:00pm
- **Summer hours are Mid-June to September 3rd*** Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM Fridays 8AM-12PM
Who Must Come To Apply:
- Both applicants - Both applicants must appear in our office to apply for a marriage license.
- Witness - One witness, who is over 18 years of age is required to be present
What To Bring:
- Proof of identity such as your driver’s license, passport, or state/federal I.D.
- Proof of residency – Driver’s license, utility bill, lease agreement, or tax bill
- Your social security card or social security number*
- A witness, 18 years of age or older
- Marriage Officiant Information – Applicants should have information about who is going to marry them, where, and when, which includes a mailing address and phone number for the officiant
- $28.00 application fee - either exact cash or a check payable to Borough of Ramsey
- *Social security number is required by law for US citizens and will be kept confidential. Any documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Three (3) Day Waiting Period:
In New Jersey there is a mandatory three (3) day or 72 hours waiting period from the time that you apply for a license until you can pick it up for use. If you are planning to be married on a particular weekend, the latest that you can apply is the Tuesday before, in order to satisfy the three days (72 hours) by Friday, since we are NOT open on the weekends for the release of marriage licenses. Once you pick it up the license is valid for 30 days.
Documents
Please utilize the drop box located in the front of the building to drop off documents for the Health Department and Registrar.
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Martha Sobanko
Health InspectorPhone: 201-825-3400, ext. 246
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Danielle Monaghan
Registrar, Administrative AssistantPhone: 201-825-3400, ext. 245
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James Fedorko
Health OfficerPhone: 201-599-6290