Essex County Clerk Veterans Peddler License and Gold Star Parent ID

The County Clerk issues a special Veterans Peddlers License free of charge to resident veterans on a DD-214 ($10 for the required photos, by appointment) and a Gold Star Parent Photo ID Card to the parents of service members who died on active duty; it publishes no DD-214 recording service.

Also called: Veterans Peddlers License, peddler, Gold Star Parent Photo ID, DD-214, by appointment, free.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Essex County, NJCounty

Veterans Peddlers License. "Veterans residing in Essex County may apply for a special Veterans Peddlers License. What you must do: All applicants must appear in person at the Clerk's Office. Services are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. ... What you must bring: DD-214 (honorable discharge papers); AND Proof of an Essex County address. What it will cost: There is no fee for the license, but there is a $10 charge for the required photos, payable by cash, US Postal money order, or certified check." (The state peddler right itself is the State entry, N.J.S.A. 45:24-9.) Gold Star Parent Photo ID Card. "Gold Star Parent Photo ID Cards are available from the Essex County Clerk's Office to the parent, legal guardian or legal custodian of member of the armed forces who lost his or her life while on active duty for the United States. This card may be presented to participating merchants/vendors for discounts offered to veterans and Gold Star Parents." Office. (973) 621-4920. The clerk publishes no DD-214 or discharge-recording service page (the recording-fee page's only discharges are construction-lien related), so no recording entry is written.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Essex County Clerk Veterans Peddler License and Gold Star Parent ID
Gate	Rule
Essex County veterans and Gold Star parents	The peddler licence needs a DD-214 and county address; the Gold Star card is for the parent, guardian or custodian of a service member who died on active duty. No rating is required.

Sources

Essex County Clerk, Veterans Peddler LicenseOfficial
Essex County Clerk, Gold Star Parent Photo ID CardOfficial

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Last updated 2026-10-11.

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