Old Bridge Township Phone Listings
Old Bridge Township is a large community in Middlesex County with a population of roughly 68,000. The Old Bridge phone directory covers township offices, the municipal clerk, police, fire, public works, and more. Residents and visitors can use this page to find the phone numbers they need for local government. Old Bridge keeps its public records through the township clerk, and the county seat is New Brunswick. This guide shows you how to search for phone numbers, request records, and get the help you need from Old Bridge Township offices.
Old Bridge Township Quick Facts
Old Bridge Township Clerk Phone Directory
The Old Bridge Township clerk is the main contact for public records and phone directory requests. The clerk handles OPRA requests, maintains meeting minutes, and keeps official township documents. If you need a phone number for a specific Old Bridge department, the clerk can help you find it or point you in the right direction.
At the county level, the Middlesex County Clerk's Office serves Old Bridge residents for property records, deeds, and other county filings. That office is at 75 Bayard Street, 4th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The main phone there is 732-745-3827. Nancy J. Pinkin serves as County Clerk, and Zusette Dato is the Deputy County Clerk at 732-745-3828. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Old Bridge Township falls under this office for all county level phone directory contacts and record requests.
The Middlesex County Clerk also provides electronic recording services. The e-recording contact number is 732-745-3151. This system lets title companies and attorneys submit documents without visiting the office in person, which can save Old Bridge residents time when dealing with property filings.
Note: Extended hours until 6:00 PM on Tuesdays are available at the Middlesex County Clerk for passport services.
Search Old Bridge Phone Numbers
Start your Old Bridge phone directory search on the township website. Most departments post their direct lines. If you cannot find a number there, call the main office. The staff can route you to the right desk. For formal records requests, use the New Jersey OPRA Portal at njopraportal.com. It covers all government agencies in New Jersey, including Old Bridge Township.
Under the Open Public Records Act, known as OPRA and set out in N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, government records in New Jersey must be open to the public. Phone directory data from Old Bridge offices is generally available on request. The custodian of records must respond within seven business days. If denied, you can file a complaint with the Government Records Council at 866-850-0511 or through nj.gov/grc.
The New Jersey State Archives also holds historical records for Middlesex County that may help Old Bridge residents. Visit the State Archives search page for access to older documents and databases.
The archives hold Middlesex County deeds from 1784 to 1901 and mortgages from 1766 to 1861, which can be useful for tracing property contacts in Old Bridge.
Old Bridge OPRA Records Access
OPRA gives you the right to request records from Old Bridge Township. Phone listings, meeting minutes, budgets, and contracts are all available. The law at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5 sets the rules for how agencies respond. Standard requests get seven business days. Commercial requests get fourteen.
Fees for copies in Old Bridge are low. Paper runs about five cents per page for letter size and seven cents for legal size. Electronic records sent by email are free in most cases. Certified copies cost more. The Middlesex County Clerk charges $2.00 per page for copies of recorded documents and an extra $10.00 for certification. Self-service copies at the county office cost five cents for letter size and seven cents for legal size.
Penalties for blocking valid requests are real. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-11, a first violation can bring a $1,000 fine. A second offense jumps to $2,500, and a third goes to $5,000. These rules help protect Old Bridge residents who need access to phone directory data and other public records.
Middlesex County Phone Contacts for Old Bridge
Middlesex County maintains several offices that serve Old Bridge Township. The county clerk handles property records, passport services, notary commissions, and business trade name registrations. The online land records system at mcrecords.co.middlesex.nj.us lets you search deeds from 1929, mortgages from 1950, and other documents from 1958 to the present. This is a free tool that works around the clock.
The county clerk is also the place to go for election records, military discharge filings, and veteran ID cards. Old Bridge residents who need to record a DD214 can do so at no charge. The county maintains naturalization records as well, which are useful for genealogical research. For questions about any of these services, call the main line at 732-745-3827.
Here are the key Middlesex County phone directory contacts for Old Bridge:
- County Clerk main line: 732-745-3827
- Deputy County Clerk: 732-745-3828
- E-recording services: 732-745-3151
- OPRA records requests: submit through the county portal
New Jersey Phone Directory Tools
The state of New Jersey offers tools that help Old Bridge residents find government contacts beyond the local level. The NJ OPRA Portal at njopraportal.com is a one stop shop for submitting records requests to any agency. The portal tracks your request and sends updates. You can use it to find phone numbers, get copies of records, and check the status of your request at any time.
The portal covers every municipality, school district, fire district, and housing authority in the state, making it a strong resource for Old Bridge phone directory searches.
The New Jersey State Library at njstatelib.org holds census records, legislative histories, and genealogical collections. For people tracing family ties or historical contacts in Old Bridge, the state library can fill in gaps where local records are thin. The library also provides research services for those who cannot visit in person.
Note: Any person can request government records in New Jersey regardless of where they live.
Middlesex County Phone Directory
Old Bridge Township is part of Middlesex County. The county clerk and other county offices handle records and contacts for all municipalities in the county. For more details on fees, office hours, phone numbers, and county resources, visit the Middlesex County phone directory page.