Essex County, NJ Public Records
50 W Market St, Rm 1012
Newark, NJ 07102-1681 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
P: 973-776-9029
F: 973-693-5974
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, dismissed, judges notes, PSI's, or discovery packets records released
465 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Rm 201
Newark, NJ 07102-1681 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
P: 973-776-9300 ext. 56906
F: 973-424-2426
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, dismissed, judges notes, PSI's, or discovery packets records released
465 Martin Luther King Blvd, Rm 240
Hall of Records
Newark, NJ 07102 http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicina
P: 973-776-9300 ext. 56899
F: 973-424-2426
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed, juvenile, expunged, dismissed, or mental illness records released
465 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd
Hall of Records - Room 206
Newark, NJ 07102-1681 http://www.essexsurrogate.com/
P: 973-621-4900, 973-621-4901
F: 973-621-2647
The Surrogate's primary functions relate to the probate of wills, the appointment of administrators of estates and trustees named in wills, and the qualification of guardians of minors and incapacitated persons, and can be custodian of a minor's funds.
152 Washington Ave, 2nd Fl
Belleville, NJ 07109 http://www.bellevillenj.org/Departmen
P: 973-450-3319
F: 973-450-0935
1 Municipal Plza, 2nd FL
Bloomfield, NJ 07003 http://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/201/Mu
P: 973-680-4078
F: 973-680-4082
PO Box 66
Glen Ridge , NJ 07028 http://www.glenridgenj.org/court.htm
P: 973-748-8116
F: 973-748-8168
Municipal Bldg
Glen Ridge , NJ 07028
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Ordinance
One Provost Sq
Caldwell, NJ 07006 http://www.caldwell-nj.com/content/29
P: 973-403-4630
F: 973-403-7574
525 Pompton Ave
Cedar Grove , NJ 07009 http://www.cedargrovenj.org/site/inde
P: 973-239-1410 ext. 207
F: 973-239-0312
221 Freeway Dr E
East Orange , NJ 07018 http://eastorange-nj.gov/189/Municipa
P: 973-266-5300
141 Gould Ave
North Caldwell, NJ 07006 http://www.essexfellsboro.com/Departm
P: 973-228-6420
F: 973-228-5195
Essex Fells shares their municipal court with North Caldwell.
230 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, NJ 07004 http://www.fairfieldnj.org/court-main
P: 973-882-2700 ext. 2502
F: 973-882-2714
P: 973-399-6672 ext. ext 7
F: 973-399-6746
357 S Livingston Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039 http://livingstontownship.org/communi
P: 973-535-7970
F: 973-535-7997
1618 Springfield Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040 https://www.twp.maplewood.nj.us/munic
P: 973-762-2839
F: 973-762-9367
This is a shared court with South Orage.
435 Essex St
Law Enforcement Bldg
Millburn, NJ 07041 http://www.twp.millburn.nj.us/152/Cou
P: 973-564-7066, 973-564-7068
F: 973-564-7764
647 Bloomfield Ave
Public Safety Bldg
Montclair, NJ 07042 https://montclairnjusa.org/cms/One.as
P: 973-509-4774
P: 973-733-6520, 973-733-8116
F: 973-733-8533
141 Gould Ave
North Caldwell, NJ 07006 https://www.northcaldwell.org/municip
P: 973-228-6420
F: 973-228-5195
North Caldwell shares this Municipal Court with Essex Falls in North Caldwell.
228 Chestnut St
Public Safety Bldg, 2nd Fl
Nutley, NJ 07110 https://www.nutleynj.org/municipal-co
P: 973-284-4945
F: 973-284-4914
29 Park St
Freddie Polhill Law & Justice Complex
Orange, NJ 07050 http://www.ci.orange.nj.us/municipal_
P: 973-266-4161
F: 973-672-5233
19 Harrison Ave
Roseland, NJ 07068 http://www.roselandnj.org/departments
P: 973-226-0641
F: 973-403-7683
1618 Springfield Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040 http://www.southorange.org/171/Munici
P: 973-762-2839
F: 973-762-9367
50 W Market St, 3rd Fl
Veterans Courthouse
Newark, NJ 07102 http://www.njecpo.org/?page_id=2719
P: 973-621-4700
The Special Remand Court acts as a municipal court, handling disorderly persons cases, while retaining County-wide jurisdiction.
600 Bloomfield Ave
Town Hall
Verona, NJ 07044 https://www.veronanj.org/clerk
P: 973-857-4770
F: 973-857-8551
21 Clinton Rd
(Police Dept Bldg)
West Caldwell, NJ 07006 http://www.westcaldwell.com/content/1
P: 973-226-3373
F: 973-403-7611
Court located at 30 Clinton Rd, West Caldwell (Municipal Bldg).
P: 973-325-4080, 973-325-4082
F: 973-731-0265
Essex County, NJ Vital Records
Contact the Essex County Office of the Register of Deeds and Mortgages if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.
Register of Deeds and Mortgages
465 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Rm 130
Hall of Records
Newark, NJ 07102 http://www.essexregister.com/
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Fax: 973-621-2590
Judgment Liens
Essex County Vital Certificates
If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.
Get a vital certificate.
Additional Resources
NJ - Essex County - Property Tax and Ownership
NJ - Essex County - Superior Court Criminal Docket Index
NJ - Essex County - Superior Court Civil Docket Index
NJ - Essex County - Judgment Lien Search
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Essex County Information
Essex County, New Jersey is home to four of the 100 wealthiest cities in the United States. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, and it is also the county seat of Essex County. Interestingly enough, all of the counties in New Jersey, including Essex, are considered metropolitan areas—not many places can make that same claim to fame—but while that might make it sound as if you just can't get away from the turmoil of the city, that certainly isn't the case.
The county is actually home to a number of wildlife reserves and bird sanctuaries. The local Audubon Society can provide you with a list of birds and the best places to spot them. If you're looking for a little exercise, you'll find an amazing number of golf and country clubs in the area—you can hit a few balls on the driving range, or play a full 18 holes. Children will enjoy a day at the Turtleback Zoo or, for older kids, take them to one of the many skate parks in the county.
Accommodations and places to eat are everywhere. A quick search on the internet returns hundreds of options—whether your budget leans to discount motels, homey bed and breakfasts, or four-star hotels, you'll have a wide selection of choices at your fingertips. When it's time to eat, the county has a full range of gourmet restaurants, ethnic eateries with every imaginable type of cuisine, or, if you're looking for something simpler, head to a local diner and order up some comfort food.
Whatever your tastes—whether it's hiking, dining, theater, art galleries, clubbing, or historic museums—you'll find something to satisfy your wanderlust in Essex County.
Essex County Population Records
- Females: 51.7%
- White: 51.8%
- Black/African American: 41.7%
- Asian: 4.5%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
- Hispanic or Latino Origin: 19.4%
- White, Not Hispanic: 35.4%
- Union County, NJ: 3,976
- Hudson County, NJ: 3,291
- Passaic County, NJ: 2,075
- Bergen County, NJ: 1,555
- Morris County, NJ: 1,362
- New York County, NY: 1,334
Essex County Records
- Total: $30,784,141
- Construction: $1,113,014
- Retail Trade: $1,381,677
- Professional and Technical Services: $3,636,230
- Healthcare: $3,171,782
- Banking: $3,079,163
- Retail Trade: $1,381,677
- Accommodations and Food Services: $527,061
- Manufacturing: $2,989,351
- Farms: $789
- Government: $6,004,275
Essex County Birth, Death Records
- Per 1,000 population: 15.6
- Per 1,000 population: 8.1
- Per 1,000 population: 7.8
Essex County Criminal Records
- Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 108
- Forcible rape: 143
- Robbery: 2,731
- Aggravated Assault: 2,485
- Burglary: 5,183
- Larceny-Theft: 12,448
- Motor Vehicle Theft: 6,146
Essex County Genealogy Records
- USGenWeb.org
- Rootsweb.org - Search for genealogy records for your town in Essex County
- Linkpendium Essex County Genealogy Records
- OnlineSearches.com - Search for Essex County public records by town, record type, and/or state.
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