Middlesex County Court Records

Middlesex County court records contain information on legal proceedings that occur in the county. Information contained in a typical court record includes the following:

• Dockets
• Court transcripts
• Petitions
• Motions
• Depositions
• Evidence
• Names of involved parties
• Court judgment
• Appeals.

Most court records created in Middlesex County courts are typically accessible to the public. The county's record custodians are tasked with maintaining and disseminating court records. Generally, court records promote public trust in the county's judicial system. Maintaining court records also ensures transparency, accountability, and administrative efficiency within the Middlesex County court system.

Are Court Records Public in Middlesex County?

Yes. New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act mandates making public records, including Middlesex County court records, accessible to the public. However, some court records are restricted from public view to avoid violating individuals' privacy. Examples of restricted or confidential court records in the county include:

• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Medical records
• Witness protection records
• Sealed records
• Records restricted under New Jersey laws

Middlesex County Court Records Search

Interested individuals can search Middlesex County court records online or request them from official record custodians. They can get court docuemts offline by contacting official record custodians by mail, phone, email, or in person. Some court clerks provide online access to court records in Middlesex County. The New Jersey Courts Database or New Jersey Archives provide access to court documents online. It is also possible to find Middlesex County court records on reliable third-party record databases.

Middlesex County Court Records Search by Name

Requesters can find specific Middlesex County court records by performing name-based searches online or offline. To search court records by name, requesters should enter the record owners' first and last names in the online or paper forms provided by record custodians. Record custodians typically charge fees for name-based Middlesex County court records searches. Requesters can contact relevant record custodians to inquire about required fees and other requirements for accessing court documents.

Middlesex County Courts

Middlesex County has three trial courts, including superior, surrogate, and municipal courts. The Superior Court is Middlesex County's general jurisdiction court. It has several divisions according to case types. The Criminal Division hears felony and misdemeanor criminal proceedings. On the other hand, the Civil Division resolves general civil claims and small claims not more than $5,000. The Family Division of the county’s Superior Court is in charge of handling domestic violence cases, divorces, and juvenile matters. Probate cases such as wills and administration of estates are handled by the Middlesex County Surrogate Court. Municipal Courts try traffic and ordinance violation cases.

Listed below are the various Middlesex County courts and their contact information:

Middlesex County Superior Court
Middlesex County Courthouse
56 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 645-4300

Middlesex County Superior Court (Family Courthouse)
120 New Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 645-4300

Middlesex County Surrogate's Court
County Administration Building, First Floor
75 Bayard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 745-3055
Fax: (732) 745-4125

Carteret Municipal Court
Police Department Building
230 Roosevelt Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
Phone: (732) 541-3900
Fax: (732) 541-0581

Dunellen Municipal Court
355 North Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
Phone: (732) 968-3400
Fax: (732) 968-3576

East Brunswick Municipal Court
1 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: (732) 390-6915
Fax: (732) 390-6913
Email: MCourt@eastbrunswick.org

Edison Township Municipal Court
Edison Municipal Complex, Public Safety Wing
100 Municipal Boulevard
Edison, NJ 08817
Phone: (732) 248-7328
Email: edisoncourt@edisonnj.gov

Helmetta Municipal Court
51 Main Street
Helmetta, NJ 08828
Phone: (732) 521-4946
Fax: (732) 521-2379

Highland Park Municipal Court
221 South 5th Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
Phone: (732) 777-6010
Fax: (732) 777-6007

Jamesburg Municipal Court
131 Perrineville Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Phone: (732) 521-2222 ext. 104
Email: Christine.Ward@njcourts.gov

Metuchen Municipal Court
500 Main Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Phone: (732) 632-8505
Fax: (732) 632-8112

Middlesex Borough Municipal Court
1200 Mountain Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
Phone: (732) 356-4644
Fax: (732) 356-5053

Milltown Municipal Court
39 Washington Avenue
Milltown, NJ 08850
Phone: (732) 247-3936
Fax: (732) 828-6318

Monroe Township Municipal Court
1 Municipal Plaza
1630 Perrineville Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Phone: (732) 521-4020
Fax: (732) 521-2607
Email: municipalcourt@monroetwp.com

New Brunswick Municipal Court
25 Kirkpatrick Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 745-5089
Fax: (732) 745-5180
Email: nbmc@cityofnewbrunswick.org

North Brunswick Municipal Court
710 Hermann Road
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone: (732) 247-0922 ext. 425
Email: Court@northbrunswicknj.gov

Old Bridge Township Municipal Court
1 Old Bridge Plaza
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Phone: (732) 721-5600
Fax: (732) 607-7946

Perth Amboy Municipal Court
361 New Brunswick Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Phone: (732) 442-6011
Email: court@perthamboynj.org

Piscataway Township Municipal Court
Public Safety Building
555 Sidney Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone: (732) 562-2330
Fax: (732) 562-2386

Plainsboro Township Municipal Court
641 Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Phone: (609) 799-0863
Fax: (609) 936-1441

Sayreville Municipal Court
1000 Main Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872
Phone: (732) 525-5446
Fax: (732) 525-9245
Email: court@sayreville.com

South Amboy Municipal Court
140 North Broadway
South Amboy, NJ 08879
Phone: (732) 525-5929
Fax: (732) 525-3626
Email: municipalcourt@southamboynj.gov

South Brunswick Municipal Court
540 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Phone: (732) 823-3963
Fax: (732) 274-1523

South Plainfield Municipal Court
2480 Plainfield Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Phone: (908) 226-7651
Fax: (908) 754-5628

South River Municipal Court
61 Main Street, 2nd Floor
South River, NJ 08882
Phone: (732) 257-1233
Fax: (732) 613-6100

Spotswood Municipal Court
77 Summerhill Road
Spotswood, NJ 08884
Phone: (732) 251-0700, ext. 8042
Fax: (732) 723-1924

Woodbridge Municipal Court
1 Main Street
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Phone: (732) 636-6430
Fax: (732) 855-7991
Email: woodbridge.court@twp.woodbridge.nj.us

Middlesex County Superior Court Records

The Superior Court in Middlesex County hears criminal matters, civil cases, small claims lawsuits, and family law cases. The county's apex court also maintains records according to the case types. Middlesex County Superior Court records are accessible online via the NJ Case Search. Any interested person can also get copies of the Superior Court records by submitting a completed Records Request Form to the Judiciary Electronic Documents Submission System (JEDS).

Middlesex County Criminal Records

Middlesex County law enforcement agencies, including the Sheriff's Office and other local police departments, maintain criminal records. Such records provide information on offenders' charges, arrest reports, and convictions. To find Middlesex County arrest records, interested persons can submit online forms or contact the Sheriff at:

Office of the Sheriff
701 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 745-3271

The New Jersey State Police provide access to comprehensive criminal records in Middlesex County. These records are available to record owners, employers, licensed private detectives, licensed attorneys, and governmental agencies. Individuals must submit their fingerprints to get personal criminal records. To do this, they should schedule where and when to get their fingerprints through IdentoGO or call the official vendor, IDEMIA, at (877) 503-5981. Afterwards, they should complete Personal Records Requests online. The fingerprinting service costs $45.73. Applicants can pay using credit/debit cards or electronic fund transfers via ACH. Other eligible persons can access criminal records in Middlesex County using the name-check portal, which costs $20.

Middlesex County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Superior and Municipal Courts maintain criminal case files in Middlesex County. Case files related to felony and misdemeanor crimes can be accessed on the state's Case Search portal. Requesters can search the portal for criminal cases or criminal judgments. Alternatively, they can use the state directory to locate and contact the criminal division records room in Middlesex County. Criminal court records involving minor misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and traffic offenses are available at the county's Municipal Courts.

Get Middlesex County Civil Court Records

In Middlesex County, the Superior Court hears civil court cases such as contract disputes, foreclosures, small claims, divorce, and personal injury lawsuits. The apex court also maintains Middlesex County civil court records. These documents contain details of non-criminal court proceedings involving individuals and business entities. Interested individuals can use the Civil Case Public Access to find Middlesex civil records. First-time users must register on the portal in order to access civil cases filed at the Superior Court.

Middlesex County Family Court Records

Middlesex County family court records contain case files, court judgments, and transcripts involving family law cases. Residents often request family court records to enforce court orders or resolve future disputes. Examples of family law cases include divorce proceedings, child support, juvenile delinquencies, protection orders, and domestic violence cases. These cases are within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court Family Division. Family court records involving juvenile, adoption, and divorce cases are not open to the public. Record custodians also restrict access to family records containing sensitive or confidential information. Interested persons can view limited family records in Middlesex County through the New Jersey Case Search. Alternatively, they can contact the Family Division Manager at:

Middlesex County Family Courthouse
120 New Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 645-4300 ext. 88540

Middlesex Dissolution of Marriage Records

Middlesex County's dissolution of marriage records are official documents that detail the legal termination of marriages within the county. The Superior Court's Family Division maintains dissolution of marriage records in Middlesex County. Marriage dissolution records help verify marital status for remarriage. County residents often request these records to update wills, trusts, and property deeds. In Middlesex County, marriage dissolution records are available only to record owners, their legal representatives, and government agencies. Eligible persons can obtain dissolution of marriage records created from 2016 to date by contacting the Family Division at (732) 645-4300. Older marriage dissolution records are available at the NJ Superior Court Clerk's Office (SCCO) located at:

Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
25 Market Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Phone: (609) 421-6100

Middlesex County Marriage and Divorce Records

Middlesex County marriage and divorce records provide information on legal unions and marriage dissolutions within the county. These records are available to record owners, relatives, and other named representatives. However, interested persons may obtain court orders to access marriage and divorce records. The Family Division of the Superior Court maintains divorce certificates, while the New Jersey Department of Health stores marriage records. Requesters can obtain Middlesex County divorce certificates by contacting the Family Division at (732) 645-4300 or Superior Court Clerk at (609) 421-6100. To obtain Middlesex County marriage certificates, requesters can make online requests or visit the nearest local vital records offices in Middlesex. Marriage certificates are issued on the same day, provided the requesters have the following information:

• Basic details such as the names on the marriage records, when and where the marriage occurred
• Proof of identity, such as a government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID.)
• Required fees, which may vary depending on the request method and number of copies needed. Requesters can call the local vital records departments in Middlesex County to inquire about their fees

Middlesex County marriage and divorce records created more than 100 years ago are open to the public. Requesters can obtain such records by making appointments with the NJ State Archives and making in-person requests on the scheduled date.

Middlesex Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records in Middlesex County contain information on the dates, places, and circumstances around new births and deaths within the county. Residents often require these vital records as proof of identity, while public agencies use them for research purposes. The New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry provides access to Middlesex County birth and death records. These documents are available to record owners, immediate family members, legal representatives, and authorized public agencies. Eligible persons can obtain birth and death records using the following methods:

• Submit online requests
• Visit the Middlesex County vital records office where the death or birth occurred
• Complete and send request forms via mail to:

US Mail

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

Express Mail

NJ Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
Attn: Customer Service Unit
55 N. Willow Street, 5th Floor
Trenton, NJ 08618

Requesters must include copies of their valid IDs, payments, and mailing addresses that match the IDs in the mail requests.

Middlesex County Probate Court Records

Middlesex County Probate Court records are legal documents that detail the distribution of decedents' estates and the administration of their wills. Deceased' heirs and beneficiaries in the county often request probate records to verify the legitimacy of wills and resolve legal disputes. The Surrogate Court handles all probate matters in Middlesex County. Probate Court records are publicly accessible online using the names on the probate records, docket numbers, and birth/death dates as search parameters. Requesters can also send mail requests to the Surrogate Court's Records Department at:

Middlesex County Surrogate Court
P.O. Box 790
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Phone: (732) 745-3310

Middlesex County Property Records

Middlesex County property records show property ownership details and other real estate transactions within the county. The Middlesex County Clerk provides public access to property records through its Land Records Search database. The database contains deeds filed from 1929 to date and mortgages from 1950 to date. Individuals interested in foreclosure information on Middlesex County properties can contact the Sheriff's Office at (732) 745-3271.

Middlesex County Court Records Online

Third-party databases like NewJerseycourtrecords.us provide online access to Middlesex County court records. Most online resources are efficient and cost-effective. However, some third-party resources may not be accurate and up-to-date. As such, requesters should often cross-check with official county sources or directly contact the Middlesex County Clerk's Office.