Bergen County Court Records

Bergen County court records consist of documents, exhibits, or information arising from court proceedings held in Bergen County, New Jersey. These records emanate from different legal matters brought before the courts. They include records of civil and criminal cases, family and probate cases, and matters relating to traffic law violation. The records may contain the following:

• Case type and filing date
• Parties involved and their attorneys
• Docket entries
• Case-related complaints and petitions
• Information on hearings and trials, including witnesses
• Sentence details and fines

Bergen County court records are handled and maintained by the Office of the Bergen County Clerk.

Are Court Records Public in Bergen County?

Bergen County court records are generally accessible to the public. Per the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), the courts must grant access to public court records. Rule 1:38-1 of the New Jersey Court Rules also mandates open access to the judiciary’s records.

Bergen County court records made available to the public include records from civil and criminal cases, divorce and domestic violence cases, child custody and support cases, probate cases, traffic violations cases, and misdemeanors.

As provided by Rule 1:38-3 of the New Jersey Court Rules, certain Bergen County court records are regarded as confidential and exempt from public disclosure. Examples of such records include:

• Juvenile records
• Child abuse cases
• Mental health records
• Sealed court records
• Adoption records
• Confidential details of personal information
• Certain family records

Unless by specific order of the court, these confidential court records are only accessible by legal officers, court officials, and approved government agencies. The office of the Bergen County Court Clerk is the only entity authorized to provide access to them.

Bergen County Court Records Search

Bergen County public court records can be obtained at the Bergen County Clerk's Office. Requesters can either search online, visit the office in person, or send mail requests.

The following information may help requesters streamline their search and locate their records faster:

• Case number
• Party names
• Case filing date and status
• Attorney names
• Docket information
• Knowledge of the court division in charge of the case

Bergen County Court Records Search by Name

Interested persons can conduct name-based Bergen County court records searches on the Bergen County Court Website. To do this, they should locate the Public Records tab, enter the defendant's full name, and press the search tab. The search result should provide a list of records related to the name used for the search. A proper review of each result is necessary until the record of interest is found. While name searches are usually free, obtaining paper copies of documents incurs a $1.00 fee per page, while certified copies are charged at $10.00 per page.

Bergen County Courts

The Bergen County court system consists of Superior, Surrogate, and Municipal Courts. The Superior Court has several divisions that handle cases based on their types. These divisions include Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate Divisions. The Surrogate Court handles probate matters and guardianships, while the municipal courts take up preliminary hearings for felonies, traffic offenses, and much smaller civil crimes.

The locations of the courts in Bergen County are listed below:

Superior Courts in Bergen County
Bergen County Superior Court
Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 221-0700

Surrogate’s Courts in Bergen County
Bergen County Surrogate’s Court
2 Bergen County Plaza, Suite 5000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (210) 336-6700

Municipal Courts in Bergen County
Allendale Municipal Court
500 West Crescent Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
Phone: (201) 652-0699

Alpine Municipal Court
100 Church Street,
Alpine, NJ 07620
Phone: (210) 768-6866
Fax: (201) 784-1407

Bergenfield Municipal Court
198 North Washington Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Phone: (201) 387-4055 ext. 2
Fax: (210) 387-7373

Bogota Municipal Court
215 Liberty Street
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
Phone: (201) 440-2111

Carlstadt Municipal Court
500 Madison Street
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Phone: (201) 438-4306

Central Municipal Court
71 Hudson Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 336-6222
Fax: (201) 336-6212

Cliffside Park Municipal Court
525 Palisade Avenue, Room 321
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Phone: (201) 313-2018

Closter Municipal Court
295 Closter Dock Road
Closter, NJ 07624
Phone: (201) 784-0600 ext. 490
Fax: (201) 905-7777

Cresskill Municipal Court
67 Union Avenue
Cresskill, NJ 07626
Phone: (201) 569-7636
Fax: (201) 569-4201

Demarest Municipal Court
118 Serpentine Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
Phone: (201) 768-0167 ext. 9
Fax: (201) 768-0919

Dumont Municipal Court
80 West Madison Avenue
Dumont, NJ 07628
Phone: (201) 387-5032
Fax: (201) 387-5061

East Rutherford Municipal Court
117 Stanley Street
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Phone: (201) 438-0169
Fax: (201) 438-8214

Edgewater Municipal Court
55 River Road, Room 227
Edgewater, NJ 07020
Phone: (201) 943-1700 ext. 3123
Fax: (201) 943-2906

Elmwood Park Municipal Court
182 Market Street
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Phone: (201) 797-1457 ext. 603
Fax: (201) 796-8132

Emerson Municipal Court
146 Linwood Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
Phone: (201) 262-6058

Englewood Cliffs Municipal Court
10 Kahn Terrace
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Phone: (201) 568-7860
Fax: (201) 568-3639

Englewood Municipal Court
73 South Van Brunt Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
Phone: (201) 569-0255
Fax: (201) 567-7083

Fairview Municipal Court
59 Anderson Avenue
Fairview, NJ 07022
Phone: (201) 943-3300
Fax: (201) 943-3534

Fort Lee Municipal Court
309 Main Street, Room G-01
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone: (201) 592-3500 ext. 1509
Fax: (201) 585-1232

Franklin Lakes Municipal Court
480 De Korte Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Phone: (201) 891-5480
Fax: (201) 891-2472

Garfield Municipal Court
111 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
Phone: (973) 340-2000 ext. 5570
Fax: (973) 253-0546

Glen Rock Municipal Court
1 Harding Plaza,
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Phone: (201) 670-3950
Fax: (201) 670-3963

Hackensack Municipal Court
215 State Street,
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 646-3971
Fax: (201) 646-0202

Harrington Park Municipal Court
85 Harriot Avenue,
Harrington Park, NJ 07640
Phone: (201) 768-0500
Fax: (201) 297-7543

Hasbrouck Heights Municipal Court
248 Hamilton Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
Phone: (201) 288-3117
Fax: (201) 288-0939

Haworth Municipal Court
300 Haworth Avenue
Haworth, NJ 07641
Phone: (201) 384-4883
Fax: (201) 384-1607

Hillsdale Municipal Court
380 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Phone: (201) 666-4800 ext. 1511
Fax: (201) 358-5067

Ho-Ho-Kus Municipal Court
333 Warren Avenue
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
Phone: (201) 652-0699
Fax: (201) 652-2681

Leonia Municipal Court
312 Broad Avenue
Leonia, NJ 07605
Phone: (201) 592-5780 ext. 258
Fax: (201) 592-5767

Little Ferry Municipal Court
215-217 Liberty Street
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
Phone: (201) 641-9234 ext. 652

Lodi Municipal Court
1 Memorial Drive, Room 100
Lodi, NJ 07644
Phone: (973) 859-7450
Fax: (973) 473-1213

Lyndhurst Township Municipal Court
367 Valley Brook Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Phone: (201) 804-2457

Mahwah Township Municipal Court
475 Corporate Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Phone: (201) 529-2862
Fax: (201) 529-2054

Maywood Municipal Court
1 West Jockish Square
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 265-2100 ext. 2320
Fax: (201) 265-6428

Midland Park Municipal Court
280 Godwin Avenue
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Phone: (201) 445-3838
Fax: (201) 445-9716

Moonachie Municipal Court
70 Moonachie Road
Moonachie, NJ 07074
Phone: (201) 641-5589
Fax: (201) 641-6089

New Milford Municipal Court
930 River Road
New Milford, NJ 07646
Phone: (201) 967-5646 ext. 8482
Fax: (201) 967-5766

North Arlington Municipal Court
214 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
Phone: (201) 991-6060
Fax: (201) 991-7028

Northvale Municipal Court
116 Paris Avenue
Northvale, NJ 07647
Phone: (201) 767-3330 ext. 211
Fax: (201) 767-6621

Norwood Municipal Court
455 Broadway
Norwood, NJ 07648
Phone: (201) 767-7207
Fax: (201) 784-2963

Oakland Municipal Court
10 Lawlor Drive
Oakland, NJ 07436
Phone: (201) 337-8140
Fax: (201) 337-4662

Old Tappan Municipal Court
227 Old Tappan Road
Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Phone: (201) 664-1849 ext. 23
Fax: (201) 664-0331

Oradell Municipal Court
1 West Jockish Square
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 265-2100 ext. 2320
Fax: (201) 265-6428

Palisades Interstate Court
1 Alpine Approach Road
Alpine, NJ 07620
Phone: (201) 768-8702
Fax: (201) 767-2165

Palisades Park Municipal Court
275 Broad Avenue
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
Phone: (201) 585-4115
Fax: (201) 944-6129

Paramus Municipal Court
1 West Jockish Square
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 265-2100 ext. 2320
Fax: (201) 265-6428

Pascak Joint Municipal Court
12 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645
Phone: (201) 391-5701
Fax: (201) 391-6239

Ramsey Municipal Court
33 North Central Avenue
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Phone: (201) 825-0988
Fax: (201) 818-1848

Ridgefield Municipal Court
604 Broad Avenue
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
Phone: (201) 943-7155
Fax: (201) 943-8932

Ridgefield Park Municipal Court
234 Main Street
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Phone: (201) 641-4950 ext. 502
Fax: (201) 440-3309

Ridgewood Municipal Court
131 North Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Phone: (201) 670-5544
Fax; (201) 670-5569

River Edge Municipal Court
705A Kinderkamack Road
River Edge, NJ 07661
Fax: (201) 262-1935
Fax: (201) 262-1935

River Vale Township Municipal Court
406 River Vale Road
River Vale, NJ 07675
Phone: (201) 664-2346 ext. 1013
Fax: (201) 358-7757

Rochelle Park Municipal Court
151 West Passaic Street
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Phone: (201) 556-1053
Fax: (201) 556-0759

Rockleigh Municipal Court
116 Paris Avenue
Northvale, NJ 07647
Phone: (201) 767-6673
Fax: (207) 767-6621

Rutherford Municipal Court
176 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Phone: (201) 460-3030
Fax: (201) 460-3032

Saddle Brook Township Municipal Court
93 Market Street, Suite 2
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Phone: (201) 843-7642
Fax: (201) 909-2392

Saddle River Municipal Court
100 East Allendale Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Phone: (201) 327-2132 ext. 294

South Hackensack Municipal Court
227 Phillips Avenue
South Hackensack, NJ 07606
Phone: (201) 440-1844
Fax: (201) 440-6017

Teaneck Township Municipal Court
818 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone: (201) 837-4850
Fax: (201) 833-8047

Tenafly Municipal Court
100 Riveredge Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
Phone: (201) 408-3613
Fax: (201) 541-6412

Teterboro Municipal Court
510 Route 46 West
Teterboro, NJ 07608
Phone: (201) 288-6215

Upper Saddle River Municipal Court
376 West Saddle River Road
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Phone: (201) 934-3972

Waldwick Municipal Court
63 Franklin Turnpike
Waldwick, NJ 07463
Phone: (201) 652-5300 ext. 221
Fax: (201) 652-4657

Wallington Municipal Court
500 Madison Street
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Phone: (201) 438-4306
Fax: (201) 939-4648

Washington Township Municipal Court
350 Hudson Avenue
Washington Township, NJ 07676
Phone: (201) 664-2488

Westwood Municipal Court
101 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
Phone: (201) 666-8510
Fax: (201) 666-8561

Wood-Ridge Municipal Court
85 Humboldt Street
Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075
Phone: (201) 933-1414

Wyckoff Township Municipal Court
340 Franklin Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Phone: (201) 891-7000 ext. 110
Fax: (201) 847-1398

Bergen County Superior Court Case Search

Bergen County Superior Court has general jurisdiction over all matters in the county. The court handles civil and criminal cases, as well as probate, family, and juvenile matters. Other cases under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court include:

• Guardianships and conservatorships
• Domestic violence
• Child custody and support
• Contract disputes
• Property damage
• Municipal appeals

The New Jersey Courts Public Access provides a platform for accessing Bergen County Superior Court public records and case information. To obtain records from this portal:

• Select the case type and the means of search as intended, whether by name or case number
• Set the search to Bergen County
• Enter the required details for the search, including case number and party name
• Click the Search bar

For in-person access, interested individuals can visit the courthouse at:

Bergen County Justice Center
10 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 221-0700

The office is open to visitors on Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. It is important to call the office to set an appointment beforehand.

Alternatively, a mail request can be made to the Bergen County Superior Court Clerk’s Office with details on the record being sought. The contact information of the interested individual should also be added to receive the requested record.

Bergen County Criminal Records

Bergen Criminal records are maintained by the Bergen County Superior Court and the Bergen County Clerk's Office. Details on Bergen County arrest records are documented by the New Jersey State Police.

Do the following to access criminal history and Bergen County arrest records from the New Jersey State Police:

• Open the Criminal History Records Information portal and then select name-based checks
• Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link under the tab for a name-based volunteer check
• Complete and submit the SBI 212B form
• Refine the search results using specific details such as the subject's name, social security number, and date of birth.

A $12 fee is typically charged to obtain criminal records from the state’s police database.

Bergen County Criminal Court Case Lookup

To obtain Bergen County Criminal records in person, visit the Superior Court Clerk at the Bergen County Courthouse and provide necessary information regarding the criminal record. A mail request may also be sent to the courthouse's address.

To look up Bergen County Criminal Court case online, do the following:

• Open the New Jersey Courts Public Access System
• Select the Find a Case tab
• Click the “Search Criminal Judgement” bar
• Enter the details on the criminal record in the search tab

Get Bergen County Civil Court Records

Bergen County Civil Court records are records on legal proceedings over civil matters in the county. These records typically contain information from court proceedings involving the following:

• Contract and property disputes
• Personal injury claims
• Family law matters
• Probate matters
• Violations of civil rights

Bergen County Civil Court records can be accessed online via the New Jersey Courts Public Access System. Take the following steps to access the records online:

• Open the New Jersey Courts Public Access System
• Click the “Find a Case” tab
• Search for Civil and Foreclosure Cases
• Enter the required details for the search and review the result

First-time users may need to create an account and complete the first-time user registration, while returning visitors may log in to their previous accounts.

As an alternative to searching these records online, interested individuals can send mail requests to the Bergen County Clerk’s Office or visit the Bergen County Clerk's Office in person at:

Bergen County Clerk's Office
One Bergen County Plaza, Room 130
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Bergen County Family Court Records

Bergen County Family Court records are documents pertaining to all matters handled by the Family Division of the county Superior Court. They may prove useful as reference documents for legal proceedings, enforcement of court orders, and appeals.

The Office of the Bergen County Court Clerk maintains the county’s Family Court records, which may be accessed by taking the steps below:

• Open the New Jersey Courts Public Access System
• Scroll to the Civil and Foreclosure Cases tab
• Fill in the details for either a returning user or a new user and proceed to file for a family record search

Interested individuals may also send mail requests to the Clerk’s Office or visit the Bergen County Courthouse to find family court records.

Bergen County Dissolution of Marriage Records

Bergen County dissolution of marriage records are available to the public. Cases related to dissolution of marriage are handled by the Family Division of the county Superior Court. Details contained in these records include the following:

• Child custody and support matters
• Marriage settlement agreement
• Dissolution petition
• Alimony orders

To obtain Bergen County dissolution of marriage records, interested persons can visit the Bergen County Clerk's Office in person or send mail requests.

Bergen County Marriage and Divorce Records

In Bergen County, marriage and divorce records refer to documents pertaining to marital unions and dissolution of marriages. The Bergen County Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining and disseminating these records.

To access Bergen County marriage and divorce records, interested persons may either mail their written requests to the Bergen County Clerk’s Office, visit the Bergen County Clerk’s Office in person, or request the records online via the New Jersey Department of Health's Website.

Bergen Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records in Bergen County show information relating to birth and death events. New Jersey law restricts the release of birth and death records. Thus, only individuals who can show proof of a relationship with the subject of these records can access them. To obtain copies of birth and death records in Bergen County, interested and eligible persons may do the following:

• Open the New Jersey Department of Health website
• Click on Order a Vital Record tab
• Select the tab for Non-Genealogical Records
• Provide acceptable identification
• Provide the required information about the subject, including the proof of relationship

A $25 fee is typically charged to obtain a certified copy of a Bergen County birth or death certificate, while additional copies are charged at $2 each.

Individuals interested in viewing or obtaining the records can also visit the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry located at:

Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
140 East Front Street
NJ, 08608

Bergen County Probate Court Records

Bergen County Probate Court records are documents, files, and information relating to the administration of estates, guardianships, trusts, and wills in Bergen County. Interested individuals can access these records by visiting the Probate or Family Division of the Bergen County Court. Important details on the probate record, including the party's name, case number, and filing date, should be provided to facilitate a smooth search. A request can also be mailed to the courthouse.

The New Jersey Courts Public Access System also provides online access to probate records via the Civil and Foreclosure Cases tab. Obtaining and downloading copies of these documents may incur some fees.

Bergen County Property Records

Bergen County property records are legal documents that show details of property ownership or transfer of ownership in the county. These records are usually made available to the public except otherwise designated confidential by court orders. Information found in a typical Bergen County property record include the following:

• Ownership information
• Information relating to the property
• Names of parties involved in the transaction
• Zoning and land use
• Deeds and mortgages
• Sales history

The Bergen County Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping the county’s property records. To access these records, interested persons can do the following:

• Open the Bergen County Clerk website
• Navigate the website and click on the land record search icon
• Provide details such as the property address to streamline the search

For assistance in accessing property records, contact the land records team of the Bergen County Clerk’s Office at (201) 336-7036 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Bergen County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like newjerseycourtrecords.us provide access to Bergen County court records. Online resources are convenient, save time, are efficient, and eliminate the need to visit the record custodian in person. However, most third-party online resources also have limitations: they are often expensive and may sometimes provide inaccurate records.