Population
534K
County Seat
Camden
Libraries
22
Schools
162
Searching Camden County: what to expect
Searches in Camden County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (3 below) and New Jersey's statewide databases for everything else. Court cases are the easy part: New Jersey's statewide search covers Camden County filings, so start at the New Jersey court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. The county's own strong points: camdencounty.com covers the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups, and camdencountypd.org handles deeds and recorded documents. For property records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the New Jersey property records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Camden County record-source URLs verified against the official local and New Jersey state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Camden County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Camden County, New Jersey — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
533,988
Population
Census estimate
198,757
Households
Census estimate
$82,005
Median income
Annual household
$241,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Camden
County seat
In New Jersey
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Camden County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Camden County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Camden County, NJ Camden County Reporting Information |
| Criminal records | Most Wanted Probation / Child Support Units | Camden County, NJ |
| Property records | |
| Vital records | New Jersey Department of State |
| Voter records | My Voter Record Sign Up - Polling Place Search - NJ.gov |
| Professional licenses | Verify New Jersey license - Verification |
| Recorded documents | Missing Persons Unidentified Persons - Deceased | New Jersey State Police Records Management Unit – The City of Camden |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Camden County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Camden County Records
2026
Camden County official government portal active
The official Camden County government website at www.camdencounty.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Camden County court records portal verified
State court system links for Camden County verified against the New Jersey judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Camden County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Camden County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside New Jersey, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Camden County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Camden County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Camden County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the New Jersey statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the New Jersey state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Camden County Records
MYTH"Camden County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Camden County are held by the New Jersey state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Camden County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Camden County data."
FACTOnly the official New Jersey state repository has verified, current Camden County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Camden County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Camden County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.camdencounty.com — Official Camden County government website
- www.njcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Camden County & New Jersey Records
For records not specific to Camden County, use New Jersey's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 New Jersey statewide record systems:
- New Jersey Court Records →
- New Jersey Criminal Records →
- New Jersey Property Records →
- New Jersey Vital Records →
- New Jersey Voter Records →
- New Jersey Wants & Warrants →
- New Jersey Licenses →
- New Jersey Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
New Jersey statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Skip the directory — step-by-step New Jersey guides that use these databases:
About Camden County, New Jersey
Camden County is located in south-central New Jersey. The county seat is Camden (official site: http://www.camdencounty.com/).
- Households: 198,757
- Median household income: $82,005
- Median home value: $241,300
- Below poverty line: 12.4%
- Land area: 221.4 sq mi
- Population density: 2,412.3 people / sq mi
Camden County, NJ
Official Free
Official public records resource for New Jersey. Where the site is thin, a phone call to the listed office fills the gaps. What displays online is usually a subset — the office holds more than it posts.
Camden County Reporting Information
Official Free
Juror information for Camden County, August 5th 2024. No need to report on Monday, August 5th 2024. Your service is complete for 3 years. Thank you for serving as a juror during these extraordinary times.
Most Wanted
Official Free
Wanted persons and active warrants posted for Camden County, New Jersey. Tips go to the listed office line — and as every such page warns, do not approach anyone shown. Rewards, where offered, are noted on the individual listings.
Probation / Child Support Units | Camden County, NJ
Official Free
Camden County Sheriff’s Officers assigned to this unit perform a wide variety of duties in support of the Child Support staff. Sheriff’s Officers are responsible for the screening and security of all personnel while providing information and assistance to the public.
New Jersey Department of State
Official Free
The State Archives' holdings constitute only a sampling of local vital records. Municipalities were required to keep duplicate birth, marriage and death registers beginning in 1848; however, many pre-1910 records have not survived · Counties were required to file marriage returns beginning in 1795.
🌐 nj.gov
My Voter Record Sign Up - Polling Place Search - NJ.gov
Official Free
The State of NJ site may contain optional links, information, services and/or content from other websites operated by third parties that are provided as a convenience, such as Google™ Translate.
Verify New Jersey license - Verification
Official Free
NOTE: Some licenses are issued in the name of the business, not an individual. If you are searching for a business licensee (i.e., accountancy firms; architects and engineers certificates of authorization; barber shops; cemeteries; cosmetology and hairstyling shops.
Missing Persons
Official Free
Official Camden County, New Jersey government source (camdencountypd.org).
Unidentified Persons - Deceased | New Jersey State Police
Official Free
The New Jersey State Police is making visible the following profiles of unidentified persons/bodies recovered in the State of New Jersey.
🌐 nj.gov
Records Management Unit – The City of Camden
Business, Voter & Other
Official public records resource for Camden County, New Jersey. Requests route faster when they cite exactly what this office says it holds. Records requests here follow the state's open-records act, with response deadlines that bind.
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
Office of Assessments – The City of Camden
Official Free
Property research in Camden County starts here: parcels, assessments, and tax detail. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official property and tax office.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Camden County?
Camden County court cases are searchable through the Camden County Reporting Information portal: https://www.njcourts.gov/jury-reporting-messages/camden. New Jersey also operates a state-level case lookup through the NJ Courts Online system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are New Jersey marriage records public?
Marriage records in New Jersey are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by New Jersey law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Camden County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.