Burlington County Court Records Search

Burlington County court records are filed and stored at the Superior Court in Mount Holly, New Jersey. This is the largest county in the state by land area, stretching from the Delaware River to the Pine Barrens. The courthouse and the County Clerk both operate from the same address on Rancocas Road. Searching for court records in Burlington County can be done online or at the office in person. Civil filings, criminal dockets, property records, and probate files are all part of the public record system here.

Burlington County Clerk Records

County Clerk Joanne Schwartz leads the Burlington County Clerk's Office at 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. The phone number is 609-265-5122. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The office records land documents, maintains business trade names, and handles vital statistics. All deeds, mortgages, and related filings in Burlington County go through this office.

The Burlington County Clerk's website provides details about services and office hours. Below is a view of the clerk's homepage.

The Clerk's Office keeps over 1.7 million documents in its computer system. Staff can help you look up records in person. Hard copy searches are available for older documents that are not yet in the digital index. You can also call 609-265-5122 to ask about a specific record in Burlington County.

Burlington County Public Records Search

Burlington County uses the Public Records Electronic Search System, known as PRESS. This tool gives you online access to recorded documents from the Clerk's Office. The public records access page explains how the system works. Below is a screenshot of that resource.

Anyone can run a basic search in PRESS. Images show up with an unofficial watermark for guest users. If you register for an account, you can view documents without the watermark. Registered users also get enhanced search tools, document downloads, and saved search history. The system holds over 1.7 million documents that you can pull up right away.

For documents not in the digital system, Burlington County staff can search hard copies at the office. Call 609-265-5122 for help with older records. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the Open Public Records Act protects the public's right to access government records in Burlington County.

Note: The PRESS system is updated regularly as new documents are recorded in Burlington County.

Burlington County Superior Court Cases

The Burlington County Superior Court is at 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. The court phone number is 609-288-9500. This court handles civil, criminal, family, and chancery cases for the entire county. Below is a view of the vicinage page.

The Civil Division handles disputes over $20,000. Cases between $5,000 and $20,000 go to Special Civil Part. The Criminal Division processes all indictable offenses in Burlington County. The Family Division deals with custody, support, and domestic violence. Chancery handles foreclosures and equity cases. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you search case records during business hours. New Jersey Rule 1:38 governs what court records are open to the public.

Burlington County Records Requests

You can submit an OPRA request to any Burlington County government office. The county OPRA page has forms and instructions. Requests can go by mail, fax, email, or in person. The office must respond within seven business days.

Standard fees are $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal-size page. Larger or unusual requests may carry special service charges. Each department has its own records custodian, so send your request to the right office. If the office denies your request, you can appeal to the Government Records Council under the OPRA statute.

Burlington County Probate Records

The Burlington County Surrogate's Court is at 49 Rancocas Road, 2nd Floor, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Call 609-265-5159 for information. The Surrogate's Office handles wills, estate administration, and guardianships.

Probate records in Burlington County are open for public inspection with some limits. Certified copies of letters testamentary, letters of administration, and guardianship certificates are available. Adoption records are sealed by law and require a court order to access. The Surrogate also helps with estate administration procedures.

Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52, some criminal records in Burlington County can be expunged. Once expunged, these records are removed from public search results. This is a separate process from sealing civil court records.

Note: The Surrogate's Office is on the second floor of the same building as the County Clerk.

Getting Court Records in Burlington County

You have several options for getting court records in Burlington County. The right method depends on what type of record you need and how quickly you need it.

• Search PRESS online for land records and recorded documents
• Visit the courthouse at 49 Rancocas Road during business hours
• Call the Superior Court at 609-288-9500 for case file information
• Submit an OPRA request for specific government records
• Contact the Surrogate at 609-265-5159 for probate files

Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Call ahead to check current fees and accepted payment methods at the Burlington County office you plan to visit. Most offices accept cash, checks, and money orders. Some also take credit cards.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Burlington County. Court records are filed in the county where the case originated. Check the municipality to find the right county.