Getting Records from Hudson County: What to Know Before You Call
Need records from Hudson County? Contact the right office first — it'll save you hours of runaround.
For Sheriff-related records, call the Hudson County Sheriff's Records Room at (201) 915-1300 Ext. 7034. Ask specifically for the Records Room - otherwise you'll get bounced around.
Need to send something in writing? Fax the Records Room at (201) 369-5575. This works well for formal requests or when you need to include documents.
Looking for property-related documents? Skip the Sheriff's Records Room and go straight to the Register of Hudson County. The Register handles recorded documents affecting real property - deeds, liens, that kind of thing.
Tip: The Register's website lists all their services and can help you figure out exactly what you need before you call or visit.
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- ✓ Use the Register’s Recording Notification Service (RNS) - it’s free and designed to help protect your property from potential scams or fraud.
- ✓ If you’re requesting government records through the Register’s Office, know that OPRA (the Open Public Records Act) is the New Jersey law that governs the public’s access to government records.
The Register's Office posts public notices on the Hudson County Legal Notices page. Worth checking periodically if you're tracking something specific.
Planning to visit in person? Both the Cashier's Window and Search Area are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Arrive early if you can - afternoons can get busy.
Prefer to call? The Register's customer service line is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. Call during those hours to actually reach a person who can help.
- Call the Sheriff’s Records Room - use (201) 915-1300 Ext. 7034 when your request is Sheriff-records related.
- Fax your written request if needed - send documents or follow-up details to (201) 369-5575.
- Switch to the Register for recorded property documents - the Register records and preserves formal written documents that affect real property in Hudson County.
- Use the Register’s tools when they fit your situation - the free Recording Notification Service (RNS) is designed to help protect property from potential scams or fraud.
- Frame records access as an OPRA request when appropriate - OPRA is the New Jersey statute that governs the public’s access to government records.
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