Cape May County, NJ Public Records

West Wildwood Boro Municipal Court
115 W Davis Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260 https://www.wildwoodnj.org/administra
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 609-522-4924
F: 609-522-5383
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Wildwood City Municipal Court
115 W Davis Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260 https://www.wildwoodnj.org/administra
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 609-522-4924
F: 609-522-5383
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Wildwood Crest Municipal Court
6101 Pacific Ave
Borough Hall, 1st Fl
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 https://wildwoodcrest.org/municipalco
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM; 2:30PM TH (court hrs) EST
P: 609-729-8035, 609-729-8045
F: 609-846-0732
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Woodbine Boro Municipal Court
2 S Boyd St
Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210
Hours: 8:30AM-3:30PM EST
P: 609-465-8729
F: 609-465-4015
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Superior Court - Criminal - Cape May Court House
9 N Main St
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicin
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 609-402-0100 ext. 47310, 609-402-0100 ext. 47425
F: 609-463-6458
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, dismissed, judges notes, PSI's, or discovery packets records released
Superior Court - Civil - Cape May Court House
9 N Main St, DN-203
Civil/Equity Division-Law
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 609-463-6514
F: 609-463-6465
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions over $15,000
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Superior Court Special Civil Part - Cape May Court House
9 N Main St, DN-203
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 609-463-6522
F: 609-463-6465
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Cape May County Surrogate Court - Cape May Court House
4 Moore Rd, DN 207
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 http://capemaycountynj.gov/545/Surrog
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 609-463-6666
F: 609-463-6454
Couriers: 9 N Main St, DN 207
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Jurisdiction: Probate
Avalon Municipal Court
3100 Dune Dr
Avalon, NJ 08202 https://avalonboro.net/government/dep
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 609-967-4457
F: 609-967-5659
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Cape May City Municipal Court
643 Washington St
City Hall, Lower Level
Cape May, NJ 08204 http://www.capemaycity.com/Cit-e-Acce
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 609-884-9552
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Court in session every W at 9AM.
Cape May Point Municipal Court
PO Box 539
Cape May, NJ 08204 https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/mcs.h
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 609-884-9550
F: 609-884-0869
Couriers: 643 Washington St
Cape May, NJ 08204
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Dennis Township (Shared) Municipal Court
PO Box 414
Tuckahoe, NJ 08250 http://www.dennistwp.org/dtcourt.htm
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 609-628-2015
F: 609-628-2091
Couriers: 2100 Tuckahoe Rd
Petersburg, NJ 08270
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Dennis Township has a shared services agreement with Upper Township at this location.
Lower Township Municipal Court -Erma
401 Breakwater Rd
Erma, NJ 08204 http://www.townshipoflower.org/depart
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 609-886-6040
F: 609-886-6636
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Middle Township Municipal Court -Cape May Court House
2 S Boyd St
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 https://middletownship.com/department
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 609-465-8729
F: 609-465-4015
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
North Wildwood Municipal Court
901 Atlantic Ave
North Wildwood, NJ 08260 https://northwildwood.com/departments
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 609-729-3818
F: 609-729-6392
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Ocean City Municipal Court
821 Central Ave
Public Safety Bldg, 3rd Fl
Ocean City , NJ 08226 http://www.ocnj.us/index.cfm?fuseacti
Hours: 8:45AM-4:30PM EST
P: 609-525-9386
F: 609-399-9391
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Sea Isle City Municipal Court
233 John F Kennedy Blvd, 3rd Fl
Sea Isle City , NJ 08243 http://seaislecitynj.us/municipal-cou
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 609-263-6101
F: 609-263-1449
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Stone Harbor Municipal Court
9508 2nd Ave
Borough Hall, 2nd Fl
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 http://stoneharbornj.org/departments/
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 609-368-2411
F: 609-368-7548
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Court hours: From July - Sept, every TH at 1:30PM; from Oct - June, 1st TH of month at 1:30PM unless otherwise notified.
Upper Township (Joint) Municipal Court - Tuckahoe
PO Box 414
Tuckahoe, NJ 08250 http://uppertownship.com/
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 609-628-2011 ext. 237, 609-628-2015
F: 609-628-2091
Couriers: 2100 Tuckahoe Road
Petersburg, NJ 08270
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions
Upper Township has a shared services agreement with Dennis Township and Corbin City (Atlantic County) at this location.
West Cape May Municipal Court
732 Broadway
West Cape May, NJ 08204 http://www.westcapemay.us/
Hours: 8AM-3PM EST
P: 609-884-1005 ext. 110
F: 609-884-2688
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Disorderly Persons (Misdemeanors), Infractions

Cape May County, NJ Vital Records

Contact the Cape May County Office of the County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Cape May County
County Clerk
7 N Main St, DN 109
http://capemaycountyclerk.com/189/Cou
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 609-465-1010, 609-465-1023
Fax: 609-465-8625
Recorded Documents, Judgment Liens

Cape May County Vital Certificates

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Cape May County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 255.19 sq mi
Population (2009): 96,091
  • Females: 51.9%
  • White: 92.5%
  • Black/African American: 5.1%
  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 88.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -6,235
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 6.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 22%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.36
Housing Units (2000): 91,047
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.2%
Migration Flow to Cape May County, NJ from (2007-2008):

Cape May County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,147,421
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $233,245
  • Professional and Technical Services: $100,259
  • Healthcare: $207,752
  • Banking: $78,844
  • Retail Trade: $233,245
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $228,729
  • Manufacturing: $38,886
  • Farms: $4,197
  • Government: $586,687
Employed (2000): 44,503
Unemployed (2000): 3,979
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $42,052
Local Government Employment (2007): 7,248
Local Government Revenue (2007): $518,294 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $515,325 (thou. dol.)

Cape May County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 973
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.1
Deaths (2007): 1,215
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 6
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.2

Cape May County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 304
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 31
  • Robbery: 72
  • Aggravated Assault: 201
Property Crimes (2008): 4,567
  • Burglary: 953
  • Larceny-Theft: 3,515
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 99

Cape May County Genealogy Records