County and State Government

Somerset County Website
Somerset County Elected Officials
Directory of County and Municipal Offices

Somerset County is at the hub of Central New Jersey. Its 21 municipalities, which encompass 305 square miles, contain a diversity of landscape, population, and development that reflects the varied lifestyles of its estimated 331,164 residents.

As one of America’s oldest counties, Somerset is steeped in colonial and Revolutionary War history. The county was established by charter on May 22, 1688, with land conveyances dating to 1651. Historic sites, monuments, and buildings are found in virtually every town, preserved for future generations.

Located in the heart of the nation’s largest metropolitan area, Somerset County contains a balance between urban and suburban neighborhoods and rural countrysides. Fine residential communities, beautiful parks, excellent shopping areas, extensive farmlands, numerous historic sites and outstanding business and industry all make Somerset County a desirable place to live, work, and play.

Somerset County Government Offices
Main Switchboard: (908) 231-7000
Main Fax: (908) 707-4127
publicinfo@co.somerset.nj.us

Board of Chosen Freeholders’ Office
Phone: (908) 231-7030
Fax: (908) 231-8754
freeholdersoffice@co.somerset.nj.us

County Administration Building
P.O. Box 3000, 20 Grove Street
Somerville, NJ 08876-1262

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