New Jersey Public Records

• How can I find information on the people who bought a house next door to me in New Jersey?
  Look for reverse address searches; there are several online for free. Getting official property records depends on the county and that county's retrieval system unless you request directly from the clerk's office in person.
• How do I find the mortgage or deed of trust for our house in New Jersey, and who has possession of our promissory note?
  The County Clerk's Offices in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Union counties all offer online access to mortgages, deeds, liens, and other recorded documents.
• How do I remove or expunge my criminal record to find work in New Jersey?
  Courts mention (through their websites) the process by which to remove/expunge criminal records. Depending on the county or court venue, it is generally a petition or lawsuit to the court. Misdemeanors are often treated differently from felony convictions. There aren't any guarantees that the petition will be granted, at least not by the courts. You will usually need legal representation. However, there don't seem to be any restrictions against self-representation. Some advocate groups or legal services, such as the Council on Crime and Justice, will be beneficial, even by simply reading the content, they put out for the public. This group has seminars to help people looking to correct or erase past criminal information. The New Jersey courts have this on pdf "How to Expunge Your Criminal and Juvenile Record"; it's a good place to start to familiarize yourself with the process.
• How do I find in New Jersey, a bankruptcy?
  Try searching above under New Jersey Free Court Records Search. You can enter the filer's name or other keywords to narrow the search further. After finding records, if any, you can see about getting more information. Free searches like these are helpful for later reference when looking up public records. Click on the "Court Records" link to the right to jump to the search windows.
• How can I find in New Jersey, if a person was indicted by a grand jury?
  The New Jersey court's webpage states that documents that are available to the general public include: Indictments/Accusations..... (and many other court records). An online form is required, and the steps to request their indictments and other records are also provided on the same webpage. A browser search of "Records Requests - New Jersey Courts" should take you to that page. The form is one page, and there's a small fee from the court/clerks. The form is not county specific but asks the request to specify the county, division, and court venue.
• Where can I find in New Jersey who owns a particular property?
  Search for "New Jersey Property Search - Tax Records," and you will get Monmouth, NJ Assessment Records Search. Even if your property search is not in Monmouth, you can go to other counties from the same webpage/database.
• Where can I find in New Jersey if I have a court date?
  Follow the link https://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/You will be taken to the state's judicial home page; on the top is a drop-down menu that shows local courts; once you're on the court's site, you'll see their services on the right side menu. Unless the case is in the higher courts, there is a link to various calendars.
• Where can I find in New Jersey if non-government organizations are required to provide their records under this act?
  There have been cases where the private entity was acting on behalf or instead of a public agency. There was a case involving a large phone company performing contract work for a government agency. I believe these instances can blur the line between a public entity and private companies and their public record obligation.
• Where do I find the local arrest warrants per municipality in New Jersey?
  Warrants are generally issued by the court/judge but can be viewed openly on a few law enforcement agency sites. This concerns an individual checking their own status but does not want to contact the police. Using Bergen county sheriffs as an example has a webpage showing their most wanted and a warrants page with mug shots and offender posters. It would be best if you mentioned the area, city, or county of your search.
• Where can I find access to arrest reports in New Jersey?
  Arrest reports, arrest records, and criminal background checks are different. An arrest report will generally contain more details than a record of arrest. Background checks, in most instances, will not have an arrest history as they tend only to show convictions. Arrests do not always result in convictions and therefore are not considered the same as criminal records. To find arrest reports, you must contact the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. For help with locating the individual police or sheriff's department, crime mapping is a free source that can be used if you know the location. Online news outlets publish arrestees and some facts about the incident. If the individual was charged and went to court, you could see case details as they tend to be considered public information. There are conditions and policies attached to releasing arrest reports to individuals. The guidelines can affect when and who is eligible to receive the arrest report. The policies can be viewed on the individual law enforcement department's website, many with separate web pages for their records divisions. You can use a crime mapping site to narrow possible departments that may have the information if you know what the arrest was for. The closer you get to the source, the better the info; papers may not have all the information put up by the arresting agency in their inmate rosters (seeds).
• How do I find out if a person won the lottery in New Jersey?
  Search these terms: "Frequently Asked Questions - Disclosures/Public Record New Jersey," and you will see the state.nj.us page in the search engine results. This page will show you how to request from the New Jersey lottery and the treasure department. You can see you were to submit a request according to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) with step-by-step instructions.
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Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• New Jersey Attorney:
  Look up lawyers names, educational background, licensing, expiration and disciplinary history.
• New Jersey Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• New Jersey Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• New Jersey Most Wanted:
  Photos and description of fugitives wanted by law enforcement agencies.
• New Jersey Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• New Jersey Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• New Jersey Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• New Jersey Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• New Jersey Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found.
• New Jersey Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• New Jersey Marriage Records:
  Date and location of marriage, name of groom and bride.
• New Jersey Divorce Records:
  Certified divorce decrees, family law cases and court rulings.
• New Jersey Military Records:
  Military background from all five branches of service.
• New Jersey Missing People:
  Photos, description and available details of persons reported missing to law enforcement.
• New Jersey Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• New Jersey Driver License Records:
  Statewide information of drivers, vehicles, registrations and licensing procedures.
• New Jersey Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.

• Total Violent Crime:
  18,375
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  262
• Rape:
  1,531
• Robbery:
  5,730
• Aggravated Assault:
  10,852
• Total Property Crime:
  118,637
• Burglary:
  16,399
• Larceny Theft:
  91,902
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  10,336

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  8,791,894
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  8,414,378
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  5%
• Net change of residents' total population
  377,544
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  8,414,350
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  555,282
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  6%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  2,045,848
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  24%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  14%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  1,173,024
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  51%
• State's white resident population
  6,029,248
• State's black resident population
  1,204,826
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  29,026
• State's Asian resident population
  725,726
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  3,043
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  240,303
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  1,555,144
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  5,214,878
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  69%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  14%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  8%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  18%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  59%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in New Jersey
• Births
  116,063
• Deaths
  69,662
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  601
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  89%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of New Jersey Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  20%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  28%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  87%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  34%
• Total number of Veterans
  505,290

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in New Jersey
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  30 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  3,526,453
• Net change of housing units estimates
  216,166
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  7%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  67%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $356,800
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  36%
• Total number of households
  3,152,877
• Average size of households
  3

• New Jersey Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $34,566
• Statewide income of median households in New Jersey
  $68,444
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  9%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $428,425
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $49,511
• Labor force of civilian workers
  4,536,661
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  418,294
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  9%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  5,128,341
• Net change of employment in all industries
  372,962
• People employed by the government
  656,710
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  303,648,264
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  59,210
• Number of private non farm establishments
  238,440