Background Check
New Jersey Background Check Resources
Background checks are governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of New Jersey, public records are readily available to anyone wishing to obtain them through appropriate official state agency channels. Background checks are instrumental in the parties' ability to enter into various legally binding contracts, and as such, are always a good idea. Background checks generally require a written permission prior to performing the inquiry. Occasionally, it is possible to obtain such reports without permission, but the results may lack in-depth details.
If the background check adversely affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must provide a copy of the report and a summary of the consumer's rights under FCRA, and allow the consumer reasonable time to contest the report. Due to the increasing threat of identity theft, some states (i. e. California) may now require the employer to provide a copy of the background check report to the consumer regardless of its content.
Call the telephone numbers listed below (or visit the listed websites) to learn how to access the specific background check information you're seeking. Public information may be accessible online or by phone, mail or in person.
It's always best to call before sending written inquiries in order to obtain exact addressing/ordering information.
NEW JERSEY STATE INFORMATION HOT LINE:
(609) 292-2121
NEW JERSEY STATE WEB SITE:
www.state.nj.us
Criminal Records
Division of State Police
Records and Identification
PO Box 7068
West Trenton NJ 08628-0068
(689) 882-2001
(689) 530-5780 (fax)
Department of Corrections
Driving Records
Department of Motor Vehicles
Drivers History Abstract Unit
PO Box 142
Trenton NJ 08666
(609) 292-6500
(no fax number provided)
www.state.nj.us/mvs
Vehicle Ownership Information
Deparment of Motor Vehicles
Certified Information Unit
PO Box 146
Trenton NJ 08666
(609) 292-6500
www.state.nj.us/mvs
Vital Statistics
Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
PO Box 370
Trenton NJ 08625-0370
(609) 292-4097
(609) 392-4292 (fax)
www.state.nj.us/health
Business/Corporate Records
Department of Treatury
Division of Commercial Recording
PO Box 308
Trenton NJ 08625
(602) 292-9292
(no fax number provided)
https://accessnet.state.nj.us/web2/HIndex.asp
Workers Compensation Information
Labor Department
Division of Workers Compensation
Fitch Plaza
Trenton NJ 08625
(609) 292-6026
(609) 984-3924 (fax)
UCCs (tax liens available only at county level)
Secretary of State
UCC Division
PO Box 303
Trenton NJ 08625
https://accessnet.state.nj.us/web2/HIndex.asp
It's always best to call before sending written inquiries in order to obtain exact addressing/ordering information.
Note: Government agencies are continually updating and expanding online access to their records; consequently, this page is continually updated and expanded. Check back for the latest information!
City-County Cross Index
ONLINE:
STATE COURT RECORDS - www.judiciary.state.nj.us
(All New Jersey County Superior Courts)
PROPERTY RECORDS - www.taxrecords.com
(All counties)
REAL ESTATE - Counties along Jersey Shore
www.philly.com/packages/njshore/lookup.htm
Atlantic County
5901 Main St.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-4011
Bergen County
Hudson and Main St., Room 118
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-2101
Burlington County
P.O. Box 6000
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 265-5233
Camden County
5th & Mickle Blvd.
City Hall, Room 103
Camden, NJ 08101
(609) 757-7085
Cape May County
DN 109, Central Mail Room
4 Moore Rd.
Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210-2117
(609) 465-7111
ONLINE: Cape County Tax Records
http://taxrecords.com
Cumberland County
60 W. Broad St.
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(609) 451-8000
Essex County
P.O. Box 690
Newark, NJ 07101-0690
(201) 621-4448
Glouchester County
P.O. Box 129
Woodbury, NJ 08096-0129
(609) 853-3237
Hudson County
583 Newark Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07306-2301
(201) 795-6125
Hunterdon County
71 Main St.
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1221
Mercer County
209 S. Broad St.
Trenton, NJ 08650
(609) 989-6465
Middlesex County
1 John F. Kennedy Square
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(908) 745-3000
Monmouth County
1 East Main St.
Freehold, NJ 07728
(908) 431-7387
Morris County
P.O. Box 315
Morristown, NJ 07963-0315
(201) 285-6125
Ocean County
1812 Washington St.
Toms River, NJ 08753
(908) 929-2053
ONLINE: Ocean County Tax Records
www.oceancountyclerk.com/search.htm
Recorder
www.oceancountyclerk.com/records.htm
Passaic County
77 Hamilton St.
Paterson, NJ 07505
(201) 881-4777
Salem County
P.O. Box 18
Salem, NJ 08079-1913
(609) 935-7510
Somerset County
P.O. Box 3000
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 231-7006
Sussex County
4 Park Place
Newton, NJ 07860
(201) 579-0900
Union County
2 Broad St.
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 527-4966
Warren County
413 2nd St.
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-5361