How to Search Essex County Records Records (Start Here)
Finding records in Essex County Records means searching the right office out of 5 departments.
- All court filings go through the County Clerk.
- For property ownership and values, check the Municipal Tax Assessor.
- For marriage records, contact the Municipal Registrar.
- The Sheriff maintains inmate records and booking data.
Important: New Jersey assesses property at the municipal level.
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PR
Property & Tax
Property | Assessments
Essex County property ownership, assessment, sales, and tax history records.
essexcountynjtaxboard.org
JL
Jail & Inmates
Inmates
Search the Essex County, New Jersey inmate database for currently incarcerated inmates by name or ID number.
eccorrections.org
BZ
Business & Other
Essex County Records Official Resource
Public records resource for Essex County Records. Source: wikidata_P856.
essex-countynj.org
BZ
Business & Other
The County of Essex, New Jersey | County Directory
Public records resource for Essex County Records. Source: wiki_extlinks.
essexcountynj.org
BZ
Business & Other
The County of Essex, New Jersey | Essex County Executive
Public records resource for Essex County Records. Source: wiki_extlinks.
essexcountynj.org
BZ
Business & Other
Official .gov
New Jersey Department of State
Public records resource for Essex County Records. Source: wiki_extlinks.
nj.gov
Select a database below to begin your search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Essex County? ▼
Go to the Superior Court Clerk (state-run, by vicinage) for court records in Essex County. For online case lookups, use NJ Courts Online — it covers New Jersey Superior Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Essex County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Municipal Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Municipal Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Essex County? ▼
In New Jersey, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the Municipal Registrar for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Essex County records available online? ▼
Online access in Essex County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Essex County? ▼
For court records, yes — NJ Courts Online covers Essex County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Essex County directly.
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