Cumberland County Phone Directory

The Cumberland County phone directory connects you with local government offices, public services, and county departments based in Bridgeton. Cumberland County was formed in 1748 and serves roughly 154,000 residents across southern New Jersey. This phone directory gives you direct access to numbers for the County Clerk, the Superior Court, tax offices, and other key departments. Whether you need to reach the recording division or ask about public records, the Cumberland County phone directory is your starting point. All listings come from official county sources and are kept current for your use.

Cumberland County Clerk Phone Directory

The Cumberland County Clerk's Office is your main contact for land records, elections, and public document requests. Celeste M. Riley, a former 3rd District Assemblywoman, leads the office. You can call (856) 453-4860 for general inquiries or email ccclerknj@cumberlandcountynj.gov for written requests. The office sits at 60 W. Broad Street in the Cumberland County Court House in Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Every Tuesday, the office stays open late until 7:00 PM for recording and related services. This is one of few counties that offers a weekday evening option.

The Cumberland County Clerk website lists all phone numbers, forms, and service details. You can also submit an OPRA request through the site under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, which requires the county to respond within seven business days. The phone directory for this office covers passport processing, notary services, trade name registration, and election administration.

The Cumberland County Record Vault holds land records that date back to 1748, the year the county split from Salem County. These records are open to the public during normal hours. You can view them in the public records room at no charge for inspection.

A lead-in to the main Cumberland County Clerk site can be found at cumberlandcountyclerknj.gov.

The site provides access to forms, office hours, and all division phone numbers for the Cumberland County Clerk.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start with the office that handles your need. If you want land records, call the Clerk at (856) 453-4860. For court matters, call the Superior Court at 856-451-8000. Cumberland County is part of Vicinage 15, which also covers Gloucester and Salem counties. The Assignment Judge is the Honorable Benjamin C. Telsey.

The Cumberland County public search portal lets you look up land records online. The database covers documents from January 1, 2002 to the present. You can search by document type, party name, or date range. Registration is required to view images. If you need records older than 2002, call the office or visit in person. Staff can search by name or book and page number.

The online portal covers nearly two decades of recorded documents in Cumberland County.

Note: The online database may have a short delay between recording and availability due to processing and indexing time.

Cumberland County Public Records Access

Public records in Cumberland County are governed by the Open Public Records Act. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, you can request copies of government records from any county office. The request must be in writing. Use the official OPRA form on the county website. Include your name, address, and a clear description of what you need. The custodian has seven business days to respond.

Copy fees are low. Standard copies cost $0.05 per page for letter and legal sizes. Certified copies add $10.00 per document. Recording fees start at $40.00 for the first page and $10.00 for each added page. A $3.00 surcharge applies per document under N.J.S.A. 22A:4-17 for the County Homelessness Trust Fund. Checks should be made payable to "Cumberland County Clerk." The office also takes cash, money orders, and credit cards at select locations.

The New Jersey State Archives holds historical Cumberland County records spanning 138.55 cubic feet of paper and 193 reels of microfilm. These include marriage records from 1789 to 1949, road records from 1752 to 1904, and court records from the county's earliest days. For questions about the archives, email njarchives@sos.nj.gov or call the State Archives in Trenton.

Historical records for Cumberland County are preserved at the New Jersey State Archives in Trenton.

Cumberland County Phone Numbers and Contacts

Below are the primary phone numbers for Cumberland County offices. Each number connects you to staff who can answer questions, direct your call, or help with a records request.

The contact page on the county website has the full list of divisions and staff emails. Use this phone directory to reach the right person on your first call.

The county contact page shows all division numbers, emails, and office addresses.

Note: Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-7, you may appeal a denied records request to the Government Records Council or file in Superior Court.

Cumberland County Directory for Historical Records

Cumberland County was created on January 19, 1748. It was named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland. The county was carved from the southern part of Salem County. For any records that predate 1748, you need to contact Salem County archives. There is no known history of courthouse fires or disasters in Cumberland County. This means most records have survived intact since the county's founding.

The State Archives holds unique collections for Cumberland County. These include:

• Marriage records from 1789 to 1949
• Road records from 1752 to 1904
• Court of Common Pleas petitions from 1784 to 1867
• Coroner inquisitions from 1784 to 1950
• Loan Office mortgage register from 1786
• Militia records from 1806 to 1830

For research visits, the State Archives is at 225 West State Street, Level 2, Trenton, NJ 08625. You can also reach them at njarchives@sos.nj.gov. The Cumberland County Clerk's own vault has land records from the 1800s and immigration records from 1840 to 1989. The Surrogate maintains probate records. All of these phone numbers and contacts are part of the Cumberland County phone directory for researchers and the general public.

You can also search the NJ OPRA Portal to file requests with state and local agencies. The portal covers more than 1,250 agencies. It formats your request and delivers it to the records custodian. Agencies must respond within seven business days under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-11.

The New Jersey State Archives preserves historical records for all counties, including Cumberland.

Note: Document cover sheets are required for all items submitted for recording in Cumberland County; missing sheets may cause rejection or added fees.

Cities in Cumberland County

Cumberland County includes Vineland, Bridgeton, Millville, and several smaller municipalities. All county-level phone directory listings route through offices in Bridgeton, the county seat.

Other municipalities in Cumberland County include Bridgeton, Millville, Commercial Township, Deerfield Township, Fairfield Township, Greenwich Township, Hopewell Township, Lawrence Township, Maurice River Township, Shiloh Borough, Stow Creek Township, and Upper Deerfield Township.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cumberland County. If you are looking for a phone number in a neighboring area, check the directory for that county.