The register of deeds and mortgages shall be elected by the legal voters of the county for a term of 5 years. He shall be commissioned by the Governor and his commission shall be issued and bear date on January 1 next following his election, or if such date falls upon a Sunday, then on the following day.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 40A:9-83
Term of office of register of deeds and mortgages
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff
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