Hudson County Court Records

Hudson County court records are official documents and files containing information about legal proceedings handled by the courts within the county. Court records may include:

• Plaintiff and defendant information
• Dockets
• Case details
• Filed documents
• Judgments and Orders
• Court opinions
• Transcripts
• Witness testimony
• Pleadings and Motions

Hudson County court records serve as a repository for the activities of the county’s judicial system. These records provide details of court hearings, verdicts, and judgments, which are useful for legal research and establishing legal precedents. Individuals can also conduct background checks or verify legal information through these records.

Are Court Records Public in Hudson County?

Court records in Hudson County are public. New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act authorizes citizens to access records held by government agencies/departments, including Hudson County court records. However, confidential court records are exempted from public access by law or court orders. Examples of confidential court records in Hudson County include:

• Medical and psychological records
• Internal records
• Expunged records
• Court records relating to minor victims of sexual assault or abuse
• Juvenile delinquency records
• Domestic violence records
• Court records relating to grand jury proceedings

State laws require custodians to redact information like social security numbers, credit card numbers, unlisted phone numbers, and driver's license numbers from Hudson County public records, including court records.

Hudson County Court Records Search

The custodians of Hudson County court records are responsible for making them publicly available. They typically maintain online databases that anyone can use to search Hudson County court records. Individuals may search for court records at the custodian’s office or visit the courthouse where the case was heard. Other ways to access court records include sending mail requests to the custodians or contacting them via email or phone.

Hudson County Court Records Search by Name

Interested individuals can search for court records in Hudson County by the name of persons or businesses named on those records. To perform a name-based search of these records, use the online public case databases or similar tools provided by records custodians. Requesters can choose the search records by name option and enter the name of an individual or business. The search results will display a list of all Hudson County court records that match this search criteria. Requesters may also search court records by name at the designated Hudson County Court Clerk’s Office by including the names of the persons/businesses on the records in their request forms.

Access to online databases for conducting Hudson County court records search by name may require account creation and fees for searching and obtaining copies of the documents.

Hudson County Courts

Hudson County courts include the Superior, Surrogate, and Municipal Courts. The Superior Court is the county’s highest judicial authority and comprises several divisions. On the other hand, the Surrogate and Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction over criminal and non-criminal matters in the county.

The following is a list of all Hudson County courts and their contact details:

Superior Courts in Hudson County
Hudson County Administration Building
595 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 748-4400

William J. Brennan Courthouse
583 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 748-4400

Hudson County Surrogate's Court
William J. Brennan Courthouse
583 Newark Avenue, First Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 795-6378
Fax: (201) 795-5488

Municipal Courts in Hudson County

Bayonne Municipal Court
630 Avenue C
Bayonne, NJ 07002
Phone: (201) 858-6934

East Newark Municipal Court
34 Sherman Avenue
East Newark, NJ 07029
Phone: (973) 481-2902

Guttenberg Municipal Court
6808 Park Avenue
Guttenberg, NJ 07093
Phone: (201) 868-3360

Harrison Municipal Court
318 Harrison Avenue
Harrison, NJ 07029
Phone: (973) 268-2453
Fax: (973) 482-9567

Hoboken Municipal Court
100 Newark Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: (201) 420-2120
Fax: (201) 420-2138

Jersey City Municipal Court
Lewis S. McRae Justice Complex
365 Summit Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 209-6700
Fax: (201) 459-0951

Kearny Municipal Court
404 Kearny Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
Phone: (201) 955-7410
Fax: (201) 997-1980

North Bergen Municipal Court
4225 Bergen Turnpike
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Phone: (201) 392-2126
Fax: (201) 330-7299

Secaucus Municipal Court
1203 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Phone: (201) 330-2065
Fax: (201) 319-9024

Union City Municipal Court
3715 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
Phone: (201) 392-3691

Weehawken Municipal Court
400 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor
Weehawken, NJ 07086
Phone: (201) 319-6030
Fax: (201) 866-6850

West New York Municipal Court
428 60th Street
West New York, NJ 07093
Phone: (201) 295-5185

Hudson County Superior Court Case Search

In Hudson County, the Superior Court has jurisdiction over almost all cases. The court is divided into the Civil, Criminal, and Family Divisions. Cases handled by the Hudson County Superior Court include:

• Civil actions exceeding $5,000
• Small claims cases with claims under $5,000
• Family law cases
• Indictable crimes (felonies)
• Juvenile delinquency
• Equity cases
• Tax cases
• Appeals

New Jersey’s Electronic Access Program (EAP) provides different online databases to search for Hudson County Superior Court cases. Interested Individuals can choose the online public case database that offers access to the type of Superior Court case they wish to search for. Users can register an account, log in, and conduct Hudson County Superior Court case searches by party name, county, docket number, judgment number, or other search criteria available. Alternatively, download and complete the New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form and submit it through the Judiciary Electronic Document system. For Hudson County Superior Court tax court records, submit the completed form via email.

Hudson County District Court Records

Although Hudson County has no District Court, it has Municipal Courts that serve different cities/towns in the county. Hudson County Municipal Courts adjudicates cases involving:

• Disorderly persons offenses (misdemeanors)
• Petty offenses
• Town/city ordinance violations
• Traffic offenses
• Fish and game violations
• Pre-trial proceedings of indictable crimes

Hudson County Municipal Court records are accessible through the NJ Electronic Access Program (EAP). Users can log in to the public case databases and search for documents/information by name, docket number, or other available criteria. For instance, the Municipal Court Case Search tool facilitates traffic ticket or municipal complaint search in Hudson County by name, ticket or complaint number, or driver's license number.

Requesters may also contact Municipal Court Clerks to inquire about records of cases heard within their jurisdictions or submit the records request form in person or by mail to their office address.

Hudson County Criminal Records

Hudson County criminal records are maintained by the courts and the law enforcement agencies in the county. The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office manages incident and accident reports, Hudson county arrest records, motor vehicle crash reports, and other criminal-related documents it generates. Interested individuals can obtain Hudson County criminal records in person at the Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau and Bureau Of Criminal Identification (BCI) located at:

Hudson Plaza
257 Cornelison Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: (201) 392-2145

The BCI processes requests for criminal records on weekdays (Mondays to Fridays) between 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Hudson County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Individuals can look up Hudson County criminal court case information in the following ways:

PROMIS/Gavel Public Access

The PROMIS/Gavel Public Access is a public case database for looking up criminal cases maintained by New Jersey courts, including Hudson County courts. Users can follow these steps to use this tool:

• Visit the PROMIS/Gavel website
• Read the disclaimer and click the I Accept tab
• Complete fields for only one search criteria (Name, Indictment number, or Complaint number)
• For an indictment number search, select Hudson from the county drop-down menu
• Click the search tab to view the search results

Criminal Judgment Public Access

The Criminal Judgments Public Access database provides access to publicly available judgments in New Jersey criminal cases (June 2017 to the present), such as judgments of Conviction, Acquittal, and Dismissal. Anyone can look up Hudson County criminal case judgments using this tool.

• Visit the Criminal Judgment Public Access website
• Select Hudson in the Search in County dropdown box
• Search by defendant name, indictment number, case number, complaint number, or state identification number
• Click the Search tab at the bottom right corner

Superior and Municipal Court Clerks

The Clerk of Hudson County Superior Court provides access to criminal case information involving felonies/indictable crimes. To look up criminal court cases in Hudson County, visit or contact the Superior Court’s Criminal Division Records Room at:

Room 101
595 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 748-4400

Likewise, record seekers may visit or contact the Municipal Courts Clerks to inquire about criminal cases heard in their jurisdictions. Requesters can also complete and submit the New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form through the Judiciary Electronic Document system. In Part B of the form, choose Hudson County from the dropdown, tick the Municipal Court box, and input the court division in the custody of the requested criminal record.

Get Hudson County Civil Court Records

Hudson County civil court records include files and documents generated from civil court proceedings at the Superior or Municipal Courts. Examples of civil cases heard in these courts include:

• Labour matters
• Small claims cases
• Landlord-Tenant disputes
• Personal injury actions
• Equity cases
• Breach of contract lawsuits
• Divorce cases

Hudson County civil court records are available at the court where the case proceedings occurred. Individuals can visit or contact the Clerk’s Office to obtain such records. The NJ Civil Case Public Access system also provides access to civil court cases in Hudson County. However, individuals must register to access this database. Once registered, users can search for Hudson County civil court records by either party names or the docket numbers of civil cases.

Hudson County Family Court Records

In Hudson County, the Family Court Division of the Superior Court adjudicates family law cases and maintains related family court records. The Family Court has jurisdiction over the following matters:

• Divorce
• Child Support and Custody
• Paternity
• Parenting Time
• Domestic Violence
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Foster Care Placement
• Guardianship
• Determination of Parental Rights
• Adoption

Family Court records in Hudson County may be obtained from the Clerk of the Superior Court where the case was heard. Requesters can also fill and submit the New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form for Hudson family court records through the Judiciary Electronic Document system.

Family court records, such as juvenile delinquency and adoption documents, are confidential and not publicly available. Only eligible persons, such as anyone authorized by the courts may access such records.

Hudson Dissolution of Marriage Records

Hudson County’s dissolution of marriage records are documents generated from marital union dissolution cases heard by the Family Division of the Superior Court. These records include separation agreements, property division arrangements, and dissolution petitions. Hudson County dissolution of marriage records are available at the Office of the Clerk at the Superior Court where the dissolution was granted. Interested persons may obtain the records physically at the courthouse or contact the Clerk to access such documents.

Hudson County Marriage and Divorce Records

Hudson County marriage records are the official documents related to marital unions, while divorce records are documents concerning the legal termination of marriages by the county’s Superior Court.

Finalized divorce cases in Hudson County are considered closed records and are preserved and or archived by the Superior Court Clerk's Office. Interested and eligible persons can contact the Clerk to obtain such documents or fill out and send a records request form electronically. The Superior Court Clerk can also issue a Certificate of Divorce in Hudson County for a $10 fee.

Hudson County marriage certificate and other marriage records are available at the city/municipal office where the marriage was solemnized. Individuals can request copies of the certificate from the custodian in person or send written requests by mail to the office location. The city/municipal office in Hudson County may charge some fees to provide marriage records in their custody.

Hudson Birth and Death Records

Hudson County birth and death records are official documents containing information about the birth and death details of the subject of the records. The New Jersey Department of Health maintains and disseminates Hudson County vital records, including death and birth records. Interested individuals can contact or visit the office of the local registrars to obtain Hudson County birth certificates and death records or order such documents online. Requesters can also send paper requests for birth and death records to the NJ Department of Health mailing address:

New Jersey Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
P.O. Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370

Hudson County city/municipal offices also provide birth and death records of those born or pronounced dead within their respective municipality. Record seekers can send mail requests or visit the office location to obtain such records.

Hudson County Probate Court Records

Hudson County Probate Court records are official documents relating to the administration of estates, wills, conservatorships, and trusts. Probate Court records in the county are maintained by the Hudson County Surrogate Court. To obtain such records, schedule an appointment to inspect records in person at the courthouse located at:

Hudson County Surrogate’s Court
Hudson County Administration Building
595 Newark Avenue
4th Floor, Room 407
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Alternatively, appointments can be made by calling the court at (201) 795-6378 during business hours (8:30 a.m.– 4:30 a.m.). Alternatively, requesters can send mail probate records requests to the court’s address. The Hudson County Surrogate Court charges $3 per page for Probate Court records.

Hudson County Property Records

Hudson County property records are official documents containing information on real estate within the county’s boundaries. Such documents include:

• Property Agreements
• Bill of Sale
• Deeds
• Contracts for Sale of Property
• Federal Liens
• Maps
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) documents

The Register of Deeds and Mortgages maintains an online property search tool for obtaining Hudson County property records. To find such records using the search tool, enter the names (at least 3 characters), specify the date range, choose the document type, and click the search tab.

Offline search for Hudson County property records is available at:

Hudson County Register of Deeds & Mortgages
257 Cornelison Avenue, 2nd Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302

Per the fee schedule, copies of Hudson County property cost $10 for the first page and age $1.50 per additional page.

Hudson County Court Records Online

Third-party resources like NewJerseycourtrecords.us facilitate online searches for Hudson County court records. They are easy to use and conveniently provide access to several court records on one platform. However, the credibility of court information on such third-party websites cannot be guaranteed. Individuals may also need to pay certain fees to access court records on these platforms.