How to Request Records from Hudson County Correctional Facility (who to call and how to contact Records Room)

Call the Records Room directly at (201) 915-1300 Ext. 7034.

If you need to send a written request or supporting paperwork, you can fax the Records Room at (201) 369-5575.

1. Call the Records Room - Dial (201) 915-1300 Ext. 7034 and explain what record you’re trying to request so staff can tell you the right process.
2. Ask what you need to submit - Confirm whether your request has to be in writing, what identification is required, and whether any authorization is needed.
3. Fax any required paperwork if requested - Use (201) 369-5575 to send forms, signed authorizations, or other documents the Records Room tells you to provide.

• ✓ What specific record(s) can you request through the Records Room?
• ✓ Do you need to submit the request in writing, and is there a required form?
• ✓ What photo ID is accepted for the requester?
• ✓ If you’re requesting records about someone else, what written authorization (if any) is required?
• ✓ Are there any fees, and what payment methods are accepted?
• ✓ What’s the expected turnaround time, and how will the records be delivered (pickup, mail, etc.)?
• ✓ Is fax the preferred way to submit documents, and what should be included on a cover sheet?

Looking for a public record that isn't related to jail custody - like recorded documents or other county records? The county Register's office handles those, not the jail. Check their published hours and contact info, then confirm whether your request belongs with them or needs to go somewhere else.