OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through NJ Courts public case search
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through New Jersey State Police
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in New Jersey

New Jersey's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Supreme Court of New Jersey maintains court records through the statewide case search, which covers Superior Court across all 15 vicinages. New Jersey State Police Criminal Information Unit holds statewide criminal history. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Superior Court filings — are held at the county level through the 21 County Clerks.

New Jersey has 21 counties organized into 15 Superior Court vicinages — some smaller counties are grouped together for judicial administration. Each county has its own Clerk (for deed recording, elections, and Superior Court filings), sheriff, and surrogate (for probate). The Superior Court's unified structure means most trial-level work happens in one court with specialized divisions, simpler than the multi-court trial systems in many states.

Counties in New Jersey

New Jersey has 21 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. Some Superior Court case types may require registration or in-person access at the vicinage. Municipal Court records for traffic and local matters generally live with each municipality. When in doubt, call the agency.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026