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Hudson County, New Jersey public records

In Hudson County, deeds are recorded by the Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages; property values come from the Hudson County Board of Taxation; court files are kept by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Divorce records
  6. Birth certificates
  7. Death certificates
  8. Probate records and wills
  9. Business names (DBA)
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Hudson County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsHudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages4Search deeds2Regular copy $0.05 per page; printing from computer $0.07 per page3
Property values and ownersHudson County Board of Taxation5Property search6—
Court casesSuperior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage7——
Marriage recordsStatewide: Local Registrar of the municipality where the marriage took place, or the NJ Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics and Registry (Trenton)8——
Divorce recordsSuperior Court Clerk's Office (statewide) issues Certificates of Divorce and copies of divorce judgments9——
Birth certificatesMunicipal registrars10——
Death certificatesCertified death certificates from the Local Registrar of the municipality where the death occurred11——
Probate and willsHudson County Surrogate's Court4——
Business names (DBA)Trade names filed with the Hudson County Clerk, Division of Public Records: four notarized copies with $54.00 money order by mail (each additional copy $2.00)12——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Hudson County are recorded by the Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages.4

Who runs it
Harris Recording Solutions (AcclaimWeb)13
Copy fee
Regular copy $0.05 per page; printing from computer $0.07 per page3
Certified copy fee
$10.00 first page; $1.50 each additional page (one side)3
How to order
In person in the Public Search Room (deeds, mortgages, lis pendens, filed maps, indexes); checks payable to "Hudson County Register" (personal checks max $200.00, ID required); photos of documents not allowed2

How deeds work in New Jersey

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Hudson County Board of Taxation (assessments are made by each of the 12 municipalities' tax assessors) sets property values5.

Appealing a value
Petition to the Hudson County Board of Taxation (257 Cornelison Ave, 3rd Floor) by April 1 (May 1 after a municipal revaluation or reassessment)14

How property tax works in New Jersey

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage (state judiciary)Civil Division (Special Civil Part for $20,000 or less, including small claims; General Equity), Criminal Division (indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders) and Family Division15Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage—
Fees
Statewide Superior Court Clerk's Office copy fees (certified copy, seal, exemplified copy, certificate of divorce); customer service 609-421-61009

How New Jersey courts keep their files

Divorce records

Superior Court Clerk's Office (statewide) issues Certificates of Divorce and copies of divorce judgments9

Birth certificates

Municipal registrars; the Jersey City Office of the City Clerk - Division of Vital Records issues certificates for anyone born in Jersey City after 1925 (appointments 201-547-5150); also NJ Department of Health10

Ordering a New Jersey birth certificate

Death certificates

Certified death certificates from the Local Registrar of the municipality where the death occurred11

Ordering a New Jersey death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Hudson County Surrogate's Court.4

Index search
Hudson County Surrogate's Court online Estate Index Search, records back to 1800 (pending cases not shown): hudsonsurrogate.org/index-search16
Copies
In-person record room by one-hour appointment; copies $3.00 per page17

Finding a will or probate case in New Jersey

Business names (DBA)

Trade names filed with the Hudson County Clerk, Division of Public Records: four notarized copies with $54.00 money order by mail (each additional copy $2.00); in person by appointment (201-369-3470, option 5)12

Voter records

Voter registration: Hudson County Superintendent of Elections, (201) 369-77404

Historical records

Surrogate's archives hold public records, some dating to the 1800s18

Good to know about Hudson County records

  • Hudson records deeds and mortgages with a separate Register of Deeds and Mortgages, not the County Clerk; the Clerk sends deed, mortgage, lien, DD-214 and UCC questions to the Register.4
  • The Register offers a free Recording Notification Service (RNS) against deed fraud.19
  • Recording a veteran's discharge (DD-214) is free.20
  • The Surrogate's Court moved to the Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex on July 15, 2026 and is open by appointment only.18
  • The Surrogate's online estate index reaches back to 1800.16
  • Jersey City's own vital records office can issue birth certificates for anyone born in Jersey City after 1925.10

Office addresses, phones and hours

Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages

Address
257 Cornelison Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 0730219
Phone
(201) 395-4760 (customer service ext. 2870 or 2886)19
Hours
Cashier's window and search area Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; phone 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.19

Hudson County Clerk (Division of Public Records: trade names, notary; elections; passports)

Address
Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 4th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 0730221
Hours
8:30am-4:30pm21

Hudson County Surrogate's Court

Address
Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex, 24 Central Avenue, Room 1-4000, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (by appointment only since July 15, 2026)18
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed 12:30-1:30 pm18

Hudson County Board of Taxation (assessments are made by each of the 12 municipalities' tax assessors)

Address
Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Ave, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 073026
Phone
201-395-6260 (county page); 201.395.6269 (state list)6

Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage

Address
Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex, 24 Central Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306; William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 073067
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.7

Hudson County Superintendent of Elections / Board of Elections / County Clerk (elections)

Address
Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 4th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 0730221
Phone
201-369-7740 (Superintendent of Elections); 201-369-3435 (Board of Elections)21

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Hudson County Law Office handles OPRA: (201) 795-6250 ext. 62904

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Hudson County?

The Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages keeps deed records. To order copies: In person in the Public Search Room (deeds, mortgages, lis pendens, filed maps, indexes); checks payable to "Hudson County Register" (personal checks max $200.00, ID required); photos of documents not allowed. Plain copies: Regular copy $0.05 per page; printing from computer $0.07 per page. Certified copies: $10.00 first page; $1.50 each additional page (one side).423

Where do I get a divorce decree in Hudson County?

Superior Court Clerk's Office (statewide) issues Certificates of Divorce and copies of divorce judgments.9

How do I look up who owns a property in Hudson County?

Use the property search of the Hudson County Board of Taxation (assessments are made by each of the 12 municipalities' tax assessors): taxrecords-nj.com/pub/cgi/prc6.cgi6

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Hudson County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 23 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Property SearchHudson County Register
  3. Copy Fees (PDF)Hudson County Register
  4. FAQHudson County Clerk
  5. County Boards of Taxation contactsNJ Division of Taxation
  6. Board of TaxationHudson County Board of Taxation
  7. Hudson VicinageNew Jersey Courts
  8. Vital Statistics Frequently Asked QuestionsNJ Department of Health
  9. Copies of Court RecordsNew Jersey Courts, Superior Court Clerk's Office
  10. Jersey City/Hudson County Birth RecordsNJ Department of Health
  11. FAQHudson County Surrogate's Court
  12. Business Registration / DissolutionHudson County Clerk
  13. Hudson County Register Records Search (AcclaimWeb disclaimer)Hudson County Register
  14. Assessment and AppealsNJ Division of Taxation
  15. Hudson Court Offices/DivisionsNew Jersey Courts
  16. Index SearchHudson County Surrogate's Court
  17. In-Person SearchesHudson County Surrogate's Court
  18. Hudson County Surrogate - homeHudson County Surrogate's Court
  19. Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages - homeHudson County Register
  20. Recording Fees (PDF)Hudson County Register
  21. County Election OfficialsNJ Division of Elections
  22. Hudson County, NJ - homeCounty of Hudson
  23. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau