Passaic County Court Records

Court records in Passaic County, New Jersey, are essential documents that provide a detailed account of legal proceedings within the county. They serve as an official record of legal matters, including civil, criminal, probate, family, and other case types. New Jersey court records are publicly accessible unless sealed or expunged by law. They include case numbers, parties' names, documents, and information regarding the court proceedings, court orders, judgment, and appeal information.

Are Court Records Public in Passaic County?

In Passaic County, New Jersey, most court records are public and may be accessed by interested individuals. According to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, the public has the right to view and obtain copies of court records for cases filed in courts in the state, including Passaic County. These records may typically be accessed by visiting the courthouse or through online databases maintained by the New Jersey Judiciary.

While most court records are public, New Jersey law places certain restrictions on public access to certain records:

• Sealed and expunged records.
• Records kept confidential by law or rule.
• Medical, psychiatric, psychological, and alcohol and drug dependency records.
• Records relating to grand jury proceedings.
• Victim statements, unless placed on the record at a public proceeding.
• Records relating to child victims of sexual assault or abuse.
• Names and addresses of victims or alleged victims of domestic violence or sexual offenses.
• Juvenile records.
• Family court matters.

Passaic County Court Records Search

Interested persons may access Passaic County court records by carrying out an online search or making a request electronically, in person, or by mail.

Passaic court records are available online. Interested persons may use the online portal to search for court case records. Records of civil cases may be accessed on the eCourt Civil Case Jacket. Using the portal requires the user to log in. Criminal court records are available on the Convictions and Judgments portals. Users may search for the case records with the name of a party, the accusations, or the CDR number. Interested persons may also search through Judgment Liens and Tax Court Cases.

To make a request for copies of Passaic County court records, complete the Records Request Form. Make sure to include the correct information and processing location. The completed form, along with payment, may be submitted electronically using the Judiciary Electronic Documents Submission (JEDS) system or submitted in person, mail, or email to the Superior Court Clerk’s Office:

Physical Address
R.J. Hughes Justice Complex
25 West Market Street
Sixth Floor North Wing
Trenton, NJ 08611

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 971
Trenton, NJ 08625-0971 (messenger service)
Phone: (609) 421-6100
Fax: (609) 292-6564
Email: Scco.Mailbox@njcourts.gov

Or send to the courthouse in Passaic County:

Passaic County Courthouse
77 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 653-2910

Plain copies cost five to seven cents, depending on the size. Certified copies cost $10 each, while exemplified copies, along with the plain copy, cost $50. Payment may be by check or money order payable to the Treasurer-State of New Jersey. Cash is accepted for in-person requests. Credit and debit cards are accepted for electronic payments.

If the record is generated or maintained by the Surrogate’s Court, fill out the Surrogate’s Court Records Request Form. Deliver the filled-out form during regular business hours to the Passaic County Surrogate’s office or send it via mail or fax requests to:

Passaic County Surrogate
71 Hamilton Street, Room 101
Paterson, NJ 0750
Phone: (973) 881-4760
Fax: (973) 523-3449
surrogateinfo@passaiccountynj.org

An index search for records of the Surrogate’s Court costs $10 for each search. It costs $3 per page to obtain copies.

Passaic County Court Records Search by Name

You may search Passaic court records by name by doing an online search. Access civil cases through the eCourt Civil Case Jacket. The portal requires new users to register before using it. Criminal court records are accessible through the Convictions and Judgments portals. You will require the name of a party, the accusations, or the CDR number to carry out a search. Users may also search for Judgment Liens and Tax Court Cases.

For Surrogate’s Court records, use the index search portal.

Passaic County Courts

The Passaic County court system comprises one Superior Court, five Surrogate Courts, and 16 Municipal Courts. The Superior Courts generally handle matters beyond the jurisdiction of other courts serving in the county. Surrogate Courts have jurisdiction over uncontested probate matters, such as admitting wills to probate, appointing personal representatives and administrators of estates, and appointing guardians of minors. Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction over some types of criminal cases. The courts provide public access to records of cases they handle.

Superior Courts in Passaic County

Passaic County Superior Court
Passaic County Courthouse
77 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 247-8000

Surrogate’s Courts in Passaic County

Passaic County Surrogate’s Court
Passaic County Courthouse Complex
77 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 881-4760
Fax: (973) 523-3449

Municipal Courts in Passaic County

Bloomingdale Municipal Court
101 Hamburg Turnpike
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
Phone: (973) 838-0127

Clifton Municipal Court
900 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 470-5860
Fax: (973) 470-5924

Haledon Municipal Court
510 Belmont Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
Phone: (973) 790-0500

Hawthorne Municipal Court
445 Lafayette Avenue
Suite 103
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Phone: (973) 427-4767
Fax: (973) 427-4194

Little Falls Municipal Court
225 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
Phone: (973) 256-2400
Fax: (973) 256-8130

North Haledon Municipal Court
103 Overlook Avenue
North Haledon, NJ 07508
Phone: (973) 423-0232

Passaic Municipal Court
330 Passaic Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
Phone: (973) 365-3975
Fax: (973) 365-5649

Paterson Municipal Court
111 Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 321-1515

Pompton Lakes Municipal Court
25 Lenox Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Phone: (973) 835-0143, extension 236
Fax: (973) 835-7401

Prospect Park Municipal Court
106 Brown Avenue
Prospect Park, NJ 07508
Phone: (973) 790-7902, extension 527
Phone: (973) 790-6632

Ringwood Municipal Court
60 Margaret King Avenue
Ringwood, NJ 07456
Phone: (973) 962-6146
Fax: (973) 962-6018

Totowa Municipal Court
537 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
Phone: (973) 956-1000, extension 1006
Fax: (973) 956-5667

Wanaque Municipal Court
579 Ringwood Avenue
Wanaque, NJ 07465
Phone: (973) 839-3000, extension 7119

Wayne Township Municipal Court
475 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: (973) 694-1800, extension 3210

West Milford Municipal Court
1480 Union Valley Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
Phone: (973) 728-2750

Woodland Park Municipal Court
5 Brophy Lane
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Phone: (973) 345-8100, extension 102
Fax: (973) 345-9791

Passaic County Superior Court Records

The Passaic County Superior Court handles a variety of case types, including civil, criminal, and family matters. The Civil Division deals with disputes where the plaintiff claims injury is by the action of the defendant and seeks monetary compensation. The court hears cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $20,000.

The Criminal Division manages all indictable criminal cases involving adult offenders in the county. The Family Division handles family law matters like divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases.

Accessing Passaic County Superior Court records may be done online by conducting a search or by requesting copies electronically, in person, or by mail. You may search for records online through the New Jersey Courts Public Access system. Civil cases are accessible through the eCourt Civil Case Jacket, while criminal cases are on the Convictions and Judgments portals. You may also search for Judgment Liens and Tax Court Cases.

To obtain copies of the Superior Court records, fill out the Records Request Form. The completed form, along with payment, may be submitted electronically using the Judiciary Electronic Documents Submission (JEDS) system or submitted in person, mail, or email to the Superior Court Clerk’s Office:

Physical Address
R.J. Hughes Justice Complex
25 West Market Street
Sixth Floor North Wing
Trenton, NJ 08611

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 971
Trenton, NJ 08625-0971 (messenger service)
Phone: (609) 421-6100
Fax: (609) 292-6564
Email: Scco.Mailbox@njcourts.gov

Or send to the courthouse in Passaic County:

Passaic County Courthouse
77 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 653-2910

Passaic County Criminal Records

Passaic County criminal records are official documents detailing Passaic County arrest records and convictions of individuals in the county. These records are not open to all members of the public. Rather, they are accessible to authorized individuals. Passaic County criminal records are processed by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, and they are made available to be obtained by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP).

The NJSP maintains the New Jersey Criminal History Record Information (CHRI). CHRI may only be accessed by authorized individuals or agencies for authorized purposes. Authorized purposes are when a person or non-governmental entity requires CHRI for employment. CHRI provided are fingerprint-based checks and name-based checks.

The fingerprint-based checks allow residents of the state of New Jersey to request a copy of his/her own criminal history record. Various types of fingerprint-based check requests may be made. They include personal requests, personal requests (notarized), personal requests (employment), Noncriminal Justice Licensing/Employment Requests, etc. Individuals interested in making fingerprint-based should visit the NJ CHRI page and follow the instructions provided. If there are questions about the process, call the Criminal Information Unit at (609) 882-2000, extension 2918.

Name-based checks may be made by filling out the SBI 212B Form. This form requires information such as the subject’s name, date of birth, social security number, and other necessary information. The valid email addresses of the requester and the record’s subject should be provided also. It is important that the record subject consent to the check. Each name-based check carried out costs $20. It may be paid with a credit or debit card.

Interested persons may also contact the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office for information on obtaining Passaic criminal records at:

Passaic County Sheriff’s Office
435 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-5900

Passaic County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Passaic County criminal court records are available to the general public. Interested persons may search for criminal court information online through the Convictions and Judgements portals. Physical requests may also be made by filling out the Records Request Form. You may submit the filled-out form along with payment electronically through the Judiciary Electronic Documents Submission (JEDS) system or in person, mail, or email to the Superior Court Clerk’s Office:

Physical Address
R.J. Hughes Justice Complex
25 West Market Street
Sixth Floor North Wing
Trenton, NJ 08611

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 971
Trenton, NJ 08625-0971 (messenger service)
Phone: (609) 421-6100
Fax: (609) 292-6564
Email: Scco.Mailbox@njcourts.gov

Or submit it to the courthouse in Passaic County:

Passaic County Courthouse
77 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 653-2910

Each certified copy of the records costs $15, with an extra $10 if the Court’s seal is placed on the copy. Payments may be made by checks or money order, payable to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Get Passaic County Civil Court Records

Passaic County civil court records may be obtained either online or through a written request for copies of the records. Interested persons may search for Passaic civil case records online with the eCourt Civil Case Jacket on the New Jersey Courts website. Copies of civil court records are available by completing the Records Request Form. Requesters may make an electronic submission through the Judiciary Electronic Documents Submission (JEDS) system or submit an in-person, mail, or email to the Superior Court Clerk’s Office:

Physical Address
R.J. Hughes Justice Complex
25 West Market Street
Sixth Floor North Wing
Trenton, NJ 08611

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 971
Trenton, NJ 08625-0971 (messenger service)
Phone: (609) 421-6100
Fax: (609) 292-6564
Email: Scco.Mailbox@njcourts.gov

Or submit it to the courthouse in Passaic County:
Passaic County Courthouse
77 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 653-2910

Certified copies of the records cost $15 each, with an additional $10 if the Court’s seal is placed on the copy. Payment may be made by checks or money orders made payable to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey. Requests by mail should include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Passaic County Family Court Records

The Family Division of Passaic County handles family law cases, including matters involving divorce, child support, paternity, custody, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, family crisis, foster care placement, kinship legal guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, and adoption.

To obtain copies of Passaic County family court records, fill out the Records Request Form. The filled-out form, along with payment, may be submitted electronically using the Judiciary Electronic Documents Submission (JEDS) system. You may also submit the request in person, by mail, or by email to the Superior Court Clerk’s Office:

Physical Address
R.J. Hughes Justice Complex
25 West Market Street
Sixth Floor North Wing
Trenton, NJ 08611

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 971
Trenton, NJ 08625-0971 (messenger service)
Phone: (609) 421-6100
Fax: (609) 292-6564
Email: Scco.Mailbox@njcourts.gov

Or send to the courthouse in Passaic County:
Passaic County Courthouse
77 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 653-2910

Passaic County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Superior Court of New Jersey Records Center maintains all divorce records in the state, including Passaic County divorce records. Only parties to the case, their attorney of record, and persons with court orders directing the clerk to release the records may access divorce records. To request copies of a Passaic County divorce decree or a divorce certificate, complete and send the New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form to SCCO.Mailbox@njcourts.gov or submit it to:

Administrative Office of the Courts
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
Trenton, NJ 08625-0037

Each certificate of divorce costs $10, while the fee for a certified copy of a final judgment of divorce is $25. Pay these fees in cash if submitting your request in person. Alternatively, send a check or money order payable to the Treasurer – State of New Jersey.

The New Jersey Department of Health provides copies of Passaic County marriage records, domestic partnership records, and civil union records. Interested persons may request copies of Passaic County marriage records, domestic partnership records, and civil union records by using the Vital Records Online Service. A requester will need a credit card for payment, a government-issued photo ID to verify your identity, and scanned copies of required documents. The service has a $5 charge fee for each record and another $5 charge for each record found. There is a $12 charge for mailing the copies of the records ordered by UPS.

Alternatively, a requester may make a walk-in or mail request to get copies of Passaic County marriage certificates by completing the Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record form. The completed form, along with payment, a valid ID, and evidence of a close relationship with one of the registrants, should be submitted to:

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

It costs $25 for the search and a copy of the result of the search. Additional copies cost $2 each. Payment should be made by check or money order payable to the “Treasurer, State of New Jersey”.

Copies of Passaic County marriage records are also available at the offices of Local Registrars in Passaic County. The fee may vary based on the municipality.

Passaic Birth and Death Records

The New Jersey Department of Health keeps copies of Passaic County birth records and death records. Requests for Passaic County birth certificates or death records may be made by using the Vital Records Online Service. A credit card for payment, a government-issued photo ID to verify your identity, and scanned copies of required documents will be required. There is a $5 charge for each copy of a record, a $5 authentication fee, and a $12 fee for mailing copies of the record by UPS.

Requests for Passaic County birth certificates or death records may also be made in person or by mail by completing the Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record. Include a copy of valid ID, payment, and evidence of relationship with the record subject(s) with the completed form. Submit the request to:

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

Mail or in-person requests cost $25 for the search and a copy of the result of the search. There is a $2 charge for each additional copy requested. The accepted payment methods include a check or money order payable to the “Treasurer, State of New Jersey”.

Interested parties may also contact any Local Registrar in Passaic County to obtain copies of Passaic County birth or death records. The charge varies based on the municipality.

Passaic County Probate Court Records

The Passaic County Surrogate’s Court has jurisdiction to hear probate matters, including wills, administration of estate, guardianship, conservatorship, and trusteeship. Interested persons may request copies of probate records in Passaic County by first carrying out an estate search of the court records.

To do this, fill out the Surrogate Court Request form or prepare a written request. The filled-out form or written request should be accompanied by payment (a $10 check payable to the Passaic County Surrogate Court) and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The request should be submitted in person or by mail to:

Passaic County Surrogate
71 Hamilton Street, Room 101
Paterson, NJ 0750
Phone: (973) 881-4760
Fax: (973) 523-3449
surrogateinfo@passaiccountynj.org

You may also carry out an index search to carry out an estate search or may visit the vault during regular office hours (Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm).

Passaic County Property Records

The Passaic County Clerk maintains copies of property records in the county. This includes documentation of property ownership transfer, details of liens on properties, information on property taxes, surveys, plats, and property descriptions. Passaic County property records may be accessed by the public either in person, by mail, or online. Interested persons may use the Property search portal to carry out an online search. The portal may be searched by document type, block and lot, name, and instrument number.

To make an in-person or mail request for copies of property records, make a written request and submit it to:

Passaic County Clerk’s Office
401 Grand Street
Room 113
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 881-4777
Phone: (973) 881-4785
Phone: (973) 881-4791
Fax: (973) 881-8394
Passaiccountyclerk@passaiccountynj.org

Passaic County Court Records Online

Passaic County Court records may be accessed online using official sources provided via the New Jersey Courts Public Access system. Civil cases are accessible through the eCourt Civil Case Jacket, while criminal cases are on the Convictions and Judgments portals. You may also search for Judgment Liens and Tax Court Cases.

Alternatively, third-party online resources like newjerseyourtrecords.us may offer convenience in accessing public Passaic County court records. They provide a user-friendly interface where individuals may search for specific cases by entering relevant details such as case numbers, party names, or dates. These platforms often allow users to view and download court documents directly from their website, saving time and effort. However, such platforms operate independently of any government agency and, as such, may contain inaccurate or outdated information.