Camden County Court Records

Camden County court records are maintained at the Hall of Justice in Camden, New Jersey. The county covers a mix of urban and suburban towns in the southern part of the state. Court records in Camden County include civil case filings, criminal dockets, family court orders, and chancery matters. The County Clerk also holds a large collection of property records going back decades. This page explains how to find and obtain court records in Camden County through both online tools and in-person visits.

Camden County Clerk Records Office

Clerk Pamela R. Lampitt leads the Camden County Clerk's Office. The office is in the Camden County Hall of Justice. Call (856) 225-5300 or email countyclerk@camdencounty.com for questions. The Camden County Clerk website lists all services. Below is a view of the clerk's homepage.

The Registry Division handles recording of deeds, mortgages, and other land documents in Camden County. E-Recording is available for professionals who file often. The office also provides cover sheets for recording, realty transfer fee calculations, and a reference manual for document recorders. Public Counter Services include notary, passports, trade name registration, and veteran services.

The Election Division is a separate part of the Clerk's Office. It handles vote by mail, election results, and voter registration for Camden County. This division does not deal with court records, but it is part of the same office.

Note: As of July 1, 2025, deeds with consideration over $1,000,000 may be subject to a revised realty transfer fee in Camden County.

Camden County Property Records Search

The Camden County Clerk provides online access to property records from 1978 to the present. The online property records page explains the two access levels. Below is a screenshot of that resource.

Basic Access is free and requires no account. You can print documents, but they come with an unofficial watermark. Basic access covers primary documents like deeds, mortgages, discharges, and cancellations. Premium Access costs $25.00 per month and needs a one-time registration. It gives you all documents without watermarks, plus access to lis pendens, federal and municipal liens, construction liens, business trade names, and powers of attorney.

The premium search tool is the same one used by the Camden County Clerk's Office staff. Personal information like Social Security and bank account numbers has been redacted for protection. The database updates every night with new recordings from Camden County.

Camden County Superior Court Filings

The Camden County Superior Court is at 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103. The phone number is (856) 650-9100. The court handles all major case types for Camden County. The Criminal Division processes indictable offenses. Call extension 43220 for criminal case management. The Family Division covers custody, support, domestic violence, and juvenile matters.

The Civil Division handles cases over $20,000. The Special Civil Part hears smaller claims. The Chancery Division deals with equity, foreclosure, and probate. Municipal court appeals from towns in Camden County are also filed at the Superior Court. The court offers self-help resources and an ombudsman to help people who do not have a lawyer. Interpreter services and ADA accommodations are available at the Camden County courthouse.

Under New Jersey Rule 1:38, most court records in Camden County are open to the public. You can view case files at the courthouse during business hours. Some records may be restricted by court order or statute. The NJ Courts records request page explains how to get copies of court documents statewide.

Camden County Public Records Requests

The Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, gives the public a right to request government records in Camden County. OPRA replaced the old Right to Know Law on July 7, 2002. The law is meant to expand access to government records and create an appeals process when access is denied.

The City of Camden handles OPRA requests through its Records Management Unit at 520 Market Street, City Hall, Room 105, Camden, NJ 08102. The phone is 856-757-7049. The Camden OPRA page has request forms and instructions. Public records are also available through CORA Connect, which provides access to resolutions, ordinances, and contracts.

County-level OPRA requests go to the records custodian for each Camden County department. The county must respond within seven business days. Standard copy fees apply. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Government Records Council.

Note: OPRA requests must describe the records you want with enough detail for staff to locate them.

Camden County Probate Court Records

The Camden County Surrogate's Court handles probate matters. This office processes wills, estate administration, guardianships, and adoptions. The Surrogate serves as clerk of the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part for Camden County.

An online records database lets you search probate records by first or last name, estate number, or party type. Certified copies of probate documents are available from this office. Adoption records in Camden County are sealed and need a court order to open. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:52, certain criminal records can also be expunged and removed from public access.

How to Search Camden County Court Records

Camden County provides several paths to court records. The right choice depends on the record type and your needs.

• Visit the Hall of Justice at 101 South 5th Street in Camden
• Search property records online from 1978 to present
• Call the County Clerk at (856) 225-5300 for recorded documents
• Submit an OPRA request for specific government records
• Use the Surrogate's online database for probate records
• Check the NJ Courts website for statewide case search tools

For in-person visits, bring a valid ID. Staff at the Camden County courthouse can help you look up cases and make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Call ahead to confirm fees and what payment methods are accepted.

Cities in Camden County

Camden County has 37 municipalities. All of them file court cases at the Camden County Superior Court. The courthouse at the Hall of Justice serves the entire county from one location.

Other municipalities in Camden County include Pennsauken, Winslow, Voorhees, Collingswood, Haddonfield, and Lindenwold. All court cases from these towns are filed at the Camden County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Camden County. Make sure your case was filed in Camden County before searching here. Check the municipality to find the right county.