Atlantic County Phone Directory

The Atlantic County phone directory gives residents and visitors a fast way to find local government contacts, office numbers, and public listings across the county. Atlantic County stretches from the Pine Barrens to the coast with the county seat in Mays Landing. Whether you need to reach a clerk, a court office, or a municipal department, this phone directory brings all the key numbers together in one place. Atlantic County serves roughly 275,000 people in communities like Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, and Hamilton Township. Use the search tools on this page to locate specific contact records quickly.

Atlantic County Phone Directory Contacts

The main hub for Atlantic County public records is the County Clerk's Office. Edward P. McGettigan serves as County Clerk. The office sits at 5901 Main Street in Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Call the main line at 609-625-4011. The fax number is 609-909-5111. Staff can help with land records, trade names, and document copies. For real estate record questions, dial extension 5261 at the main number. Office staff are not allowed to prepare legal documents or give legal advice, but they can guide you to the right phone directory listing for your needs.

Atlantic County also runs a satellite office at 1333 Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Reach that location at 609-343-2358. This second site gives convenient access for people in the eastern part of the county. Both offices are open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Atlantic County Clerk website lists all services and contact details in one place.

The Atlantic County phone directory also includes court contacts. The Criminal Courthouse is at 4997 Unami Blvd., Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Call 609-402-0100 for court records. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage handles civil, criminal, family, and chancery matters for both counties.

You can view the Atlantic County Clerk's main page for current office hours and department listings. The Atlantic County Clerk's Office provides a full online directory of services.

This page shows the main portal for the Atlantic County Clerk, where you can find phone numbers, office locations, and department contacts for your search.

Search Atlantic County Records Online

Atlantic County offers online access through a system called RecordsNG Search. This tool lets you look up documents from your home or office. Document images from March 1, 2000 forward are free to view online. The system uses a module called SearchNG that works the same way from a local office computer or a remote connection. That means your search results stay consistent no matter where you are.

The Advanced Search screen shows all search fields on one page. You can search by party name in last-name-first format. You can also filter by document type such as deeds, mortgages, or liens. Other options include date range, book and page, clerk's file number, dollar amount, town and lot data, and map references. These tools help you narrow your results fast. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, government records in New Jersey must be readily accessible for inspection and copying by the public.

Atlantic County also runs a Property Alert Service. You register a username and password to set up alerts. When a document is recorded with a matching name, you get an email. Register all name variations for best results. You can also set alerts by parcel data using municipality, tax block, and lot numbers. This service helps protect against fraud on your property records.

Note: The Clerk's Office keeps adding older records through back-scanning projects, so check back for newly digitized historical documents.

Atlantic County Directory for Recording

The recording page on the Atlantic County Clerk site shows how to file documents that affect real estate. The Atlantic County recording page covers deeds, mortgages, federal tax liens, and notices of settlement.

This screenshot shows the recording information page, which lists requirements for filing documents with the Atlantic County Clerk.

Make checks for recording fees payable to "Atlantic County Clerk's Office." Checks for Gross Income Tax must go to "State of NJ - Division of Taxation." The office also accepts electronic recording through authorized eRecording vendors. Title companies, attorneys, and lenders can submit documents this way for faster processing. The County Clerk reviews each document for compliance with state requirements under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5 before recording it in the public record.

The Records Room is open to the public. All documents are available for viewing and retrieval in person. You can get copies right at the counter.

Atlantic County Phone Directory History

Atlantic County was created by an act of the legislature on February 7, 1837. The very first deed was recorded by J.H. Collins, the first county clerk, on May 4, 1837. That deed covered 40 acres in Egg Harbor Township, sold by D. Robart and wife to Samuel Saunders. The Clerk's Office has served as the official repository for all land records since that date. Deeds, mortgages, business names, and certain court filings all live here.

For records before 1848, you may need to check church records from Quaker, Methodist, or Presbyterian congregations. Family Bibles and cemetery inscriptions are also useful. From May 1848 through December 31, 1920, the primary source is the New Jersey State Archives in Trenton. Records from 1921 onward fall under the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics. The NJ State Archives holds extensive historical collections that complement the Atlantic County phone directory of current contacts.

The Atlantic County phone directory for courts is handled through the Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage of the Superior Court. This shared court system oversees judges and support staff for both counties.

The Superior Court page shows contact numbers and locations for the Atlantic/Cape May court system, a key part of the county phone directory.

Note: The Atlantic County Historical Society in Somers Point has an extensive research library with surname files, photographs, maps, and archival collections for deeper research.

Public Records Access in Atlantic County

New Jersey's Open Public Records Act gives you the right to request government records. OPRA replaced the old Right to Know Law and took effect on July 7, 2002. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-7, the Government Records Council handles appeals when access is denied. Standard requests must get a response within seven business days. Certain records like budgets, contracts, and salary data must be made available right away.

Violations carry real penalties. A first offense can cost $1,000 under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-11. A second violation within ten years jumps to $2,500. A third can reach $5,000. These fines push agencies to follow the law. If you are denied records and win your case, you may recover attorney fees.

The Atlantic County Library System main branch in Mays Landing also holds local history materials and genealogical resources. Veterans can register DD-214 forms and military discharge records through the Clerk's Veterans Corner. The NJ OPRA Portal lets you submit requests to state and local agencies online around the clock.

Cities in Atlantic County

Atlantic County includes 23 municipalities. All county-level records are filed at the Clerk's Office in Mays Landing or the satellite office in Atlantic City. Major communities include Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hamilton Township, Pleasantville, Absecon, Ventnor City, and Somers Point. Each municipality has its own clerk for local records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Atlantic County. If you need contacts outside Atlantic County, check the phone directory for a neighboring county below.