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Welcome to Essex County’s Public Records Electronic Search System (PRESS). The Essex County Register’s Office records and archives for public viewing and inspection those documents that record the transfer of real property within the county.
Our Office preserves and records property transactions for all 22 municipalities within the County. We exemplify accountability to you by providing courteous, prompt, professional service in compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
The Essex County Clerk is NOT the OPRA Custodian of Records. The current Custodian of Records can be contacted via phone at 973-621-5241 or at oprarequests@counsel.essexcountynj.org. To record a deed, mortgage, or lien, please contact the REGISTER OF DEEDS AND MORTGAGES at 973-621-4960.
The Hon. Juan M. Rivera, Jr., is the official “keeper of the records,” responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, retrieval and safeguarding of public records — including military discharge forms; and all records relating to real estate occurring in Essex County.
Looking for FREE property records, deeds & tax assessments in Essex County, NJ? Quickly search property records from 26 official databases.
Essex County Register of Deeds & Mortgages Hall of Records - Room 130 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd Newark, NJ 07102 973-621-4960 Essex County Clerk Home Page