How to Search Passaic County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Superior Court Clerk (state-run, by vicinage). Use NJ Courts Online for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: County Clerk.
- Property values: Municipal Tax Assessor.
- Tax bills: Municipal Tax Collector.
- Marriage licenses: Municipal Registrar.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Property & Tax Records
Property & Tax Records
Passaic County Deeds, Mortgages, Recorded Documents
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Use this Passaic County, New Jersey County Clerk's Office PRESS service to search for deeds, mortgages, financing statements, tax sale certificates.
Business, Voter & Other
Census | 1885
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Search the New Jersey Archives database of the Passaic County 1885 Census records by name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Passaic County? ▼
Go to the Superior Court Clerk (state-run, by vicinage) for court records in Passaic County. For online case lookups, use NJ Courts Online — it covers New Jersey Superior Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Passaic County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Municipal Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Municipal Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Passaic County? ▼
In New Jersey, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the Municipal Registrar for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Passaic County records available online? ▼
Online access in Passaic County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Passaic County? ▼
For court records, yes — NJ Courts Online covers Passaic County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Passaic County directly.
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