How to Search New Jersey Public Records

New Jersey's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 21 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.

  • Courts: The Supreme Court of New Jersey sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court (15 vicinages), Tax Court, Municipal Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
  • Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
  • Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry and may also be available locally.
  • Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
  • Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
9,484,844
Households
3,431,600
Median Income
$99,781
Median Home Value
$401,400

Recorded Documents Databases

14 official New Jersey recorded documents sources.

Recorded Documents

Public Records Electronic Search System - Burlington County's
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Property records recorded on or after March 1, 2012, can be searched by block and lot, and/or property owner’s name. Property records from 1965 to February 2012 can only be searched by the property owner’s name. Property records before 1965 are available at http://ccarchive.co.burlingt...
Cape May County Land Records Search
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Our Public Records team can be reached at 609.465.1023 to assist you during business hours. My best wishes, Rita M. Rothberg, Cape May County Clerk · This data is presented as a service to the public. We work to ensure that the information is accurate but make no warranty or guarantee concerning ...
Gloucester County, NJ | Official Website
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Keep up-to-date on upcoming events and meetings, as well as your latest news headlines. The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers impersonating Sheriff's Officers and Sergeants.
Property Alert Service
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By registering, you are now able ... is recorded in the Mercer County Clerk's Office. Unfortunately, property and mortgage fraud is a fast growing crime in the United States. Unscrupulous individuals record fraudulent documents like fake deeds or liens against property ...
Land Records Search
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The County Clerk's Office presents the information on this web site as a service to the public. We have tried to ensure that the information contained in this electronic search system is accurate. The County Clerk's Office makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability ...
Online - Monmouth County's Open Public Records Search
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Property Alert Service - Morris County Clerk
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To address these concerns, and ... in the County Clerk's Office. Please sign up today and protect your property from fraud. It's quick, easy and free. Simply follow the steps below and you will automatically be notified electronically when a document is recorded with your name. ... Ann F. Grossi Morris County ...
John P. Kelly, County Clerk
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Welcome to the Ocean County Clerk's Online Public Record Search Page. This site contains information recorded into the Official Records of Ocean County, New Jersey from April 1, 1977. DISCLAIMER · The Ocean County Clerk's Office presents the information on this web site as a service to the public.
Public Records Electronic Search System (Press) - Passaic County
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For more information contact · Passaic County Clerk's Office 401 Grand Street Room 113 Paterson, NJ 07505 (973) 881-4777 Passaiccountyclerk@passaiccountynj.org
Home Page
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Somerset County Office of the Clerk · RECORD SEARCH SYSTEM · Search · SEARCH · Name · Book/Page · Instrument # Legal Description · Document Type · Consideration · Record Date · Alpha Index · Help · Steve Peter · SOMERSET COUNTY CLERK · PLEASE MAKE A SELECTION BELOW TO BEGIN ·
Real Estate / Property Records | Sussex County, NJ
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The Sussex County Clerk's Office records and archives for public inspection those documents that record the transfer of real property within the county, including but not limited to: deeds, mortgages and mortgage-related documents, construction liens, federal tax liens, UCCs, vacations of roads, ...
What's New! - Union County Clerk's Office Public Land Records
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Union County Public Access · What's New · Union County Clerk’s Office has expanded E-Recording! To start e-recording, contact: CSC: Corporation Service Company erecording@cscinfo.com 866-652-0111 www.erecording.com · Land Records Home | Name Search | Date Range Search | Book / Page Search ...
Official Records Public Search
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The Atlantic County Clerk's Office presents the information on this web site as a service to the public. We have tried to ensure that the information contained in this electronic search system is accurate. The Atlantic County Clerk's Office makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy ...
Municipalities in Camden County | Camden County, NJ
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Audubon Gloucester City Oaklyn Audubon Park Gloucester Township Pennsauken Barrington Haddon Heights Pine Hill Bellmawr Haddon Township Pine Valley Berlin Borough Haddonfield Runnemede Berlin Township Hi-Nella Somerdale Brooklawn Laurel Springs ... More

New Jersey Counties

All 21 New Jersey counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

New Jersey's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

New Jersey's court system is headed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court (15 vicinages), Tax Court, Municipal Court. Many New Jersey courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.

The New Jersey Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.

The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.

New Jersey vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.

The New Jersey sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.

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