Business Registration Information

All businesses that are physically located in the Town of Hammonton must file a business registration application with the Town Clerk’s office.

Your application must include a current Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI), which you can obtain from your insurance provider. IMPORTANT: Your COI must identify the Town of Hammonton as the Certificate Holder. See sample form.

Application and COI can be mailed to:
Hammonton Town Hall
Attn. Clerk’s Office Business Registration
100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Please include a self addressed stamped envelope.

The State of New Jersey has enacted Bill S1368. This law requires the owner of a business to maintain liability insurance for negligent acts and omissions in an amount of no less than $500,000 for combined property damage and bodily injury to or death of one or more persons in any one accident or occurrence.

The owner of a Hammonton business must annually register a COI with the Town of Hammonton and demonstrate compliance with section 1 of this act.

IMPOTANT: A COI that identifies the Town of Hammonton as the Certificate Holder must be turned in with your application. We cannot renew your license without it.

The registration form submitted for each business must contain updated emergency information with the names, addresses and telephone numbers to be contacted after business hours in reference to building security, damage, or any occurrence that requires access to any facility owned or operated by such business.

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document issued by an insurance company or broker. The certificate verifies the existence of an insurance policy and contains the name of the insurance company, policy number, name of the insured, types and limits of coverage and the policy period.

New Business Compliance Guidelines

To ensure a successful launch and lawful operation of your new business, it is essential to adhere to the compliancy guidelines set forth by the relevant authorities listed in this document. Familiarizing yourself with these regulations will help you navigate the requirements effectively and contribute to the overall success of your establishment.

New Business Ribbon-Cutting

Are you excited to celebrate the launch of your new establishment in Hammonton?

You can request a free ribbon-cutting ceremony to take place on weekday afternoons, typically at 4:00 p.m. The Town of Hammonton will supply the ceremonial big scissors and ribbon for the event, along with a photo that will be shared on the Town’s social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram.

For new businesses in the downtown Hammonton area, contact MainStreet Hammonton at 609-567-9014 or email ty@mainstreethammonton.org.

For new businesses located outside the downtown shopping district, such as the White Horse Pike or parts of 12th Street, contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at 609-567-4300 or email amonacelli@townofhammonton.org for assistance.

Helpful Resources

business.nj.gov: Get a personalized business starter kit, find funding opportunities, discover your tax obligations and more.

MainStreet Hammonton: The Hammonton Revitalization Corporation / MainStreet Hammonton is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and revitalizing Downtown Hammonton through business support, events, marketing, beautification, and community-driven initiatives.

Our work focuses on bringing more people downtown, supporting local businesses, enhancing the look and feel of our district, and helping create a vibrant, active, and economically healthy Main Street.

Through thoughtful and purposeful partnerships with local government, civic and cultural allies, we aim to be a destination for all people to shop, dine, work, live and play. Click the link below to view a map of the Hammonton MainStreet district. New businesses are encouraged to fill out the online Business and Property Information form.

Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce: It’s the Blueberry Capital of the World and SO MUCH MORE! The nickname piques your interest, but our town is more than that. Great schools, great people, a great place to live and work. Close to the “big cities” – Philadelphia, Atlantic City and New York, but not far from campgrounds, lakes and beaches. Did we mention a positive business atmosphere and a community committed to intelligent growth? That’s our town –that’s Hammonton.

Municipal Clerk’s Office
Department Information

Hammonton Town Hall, 3rd floor
100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Phone: 609-567-4300
Email:
townclerk@townofhammonton.org

Hours: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Frank Zuber, CMR
Municipal Clerk
Deputy Registrar
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 121
Email: fzuber@townofhammonton.org

Denise Mazzeo, CMR
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Registrar
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 107
Email: dmazzeo@townofhammonton.org

Kelly Vitalo
Alternate Deputy Registrar
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 102
Email: kvitalo@townofhammonton.org

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