Access Hudson County Phone Directory

Hudson County is home to about 702,000 people and covers the most densely populated area of New Jersey. The county seat is Jersey City. This phone directory lists direct numbers for the County Clerk, the Register of Deeds, the courts, and other Hudson County departments. Whether you need to reach an office about property records, an OPRA request, or election information, these listings help you connect on the first call. The Hudson County phone directory pulls from official county sources so every number is tied to a real office and a real person who can help.

Hudson County Clerk Phone Numbers

E. Junior Maldonado serves as the Hudson County Clerk. He was re-elected in November 2022 to a five-year term ending December 31, 2027. Maldonado is the first County Clerk of Puerto Rican descent in New Jersey history. The office has three main divisions: Elections, Passports, and Public Records/Archives.

The Hudson County Clerk's Office is at Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 4th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302. The main phone number is 201-369-3470. The fax is 201-369-3478. Email the office at CountyClerk@hcnj.us. The Hudson County Clerk website posts forms, fee information, and announcements about extended hours for elections and passport services.

One key note: the Hudson County Clerk does NOT issue vital records. Birth, death, and marriage certificates must come from the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics, at P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370. This is a common source of confusion, so call ahead if you are unsure which office you need.

The Hudson County Clerk website lists all divisions, phone numbers, and current service announcements.

Note: The Clerk's Office offers a free Property Alert Service that notifies owners when documents are recorded against their property in Hudson County.

Hudson County Phone Directory for Property

The Hudson County Register's Office handles all property records. It is located at Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Call 201-369-4747 for inquiries. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Hudson County Register website provides online search tools and recording information.

Hudson County was formed from the southern portion of Bergen County on February 22, 1840. Deeds and mortgages go back to 1805. The New Jersey State Archives holds 247.61 cubic feet of paper records and 857 reels of microfilm for Hudson County. These include deeds and indexes from 1805 to 1901, mortgages from 1805 to 1866, midwife licenses from 1892 to 1906, and non-resident marriage license applications from 1897 to 1910. For pre-1840 records, contact Bergen County.

The State Archives holds centuries of Hudson County records including deeds, court files, and license applications.

Public Records in Hudson County

Hudson County complies with the New Jersey Open Public Records Act. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, you have the right to access government records. Each department has a records custodian. The NJ OPRA Portal covers Hudson County agencies and lets you file requests online. The portal handles delivery and tracks your request. Agencies must respond within seven business days.

Copy fees in Hudson County are $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal-size page. Electronic records sent by email are free. Certified copies of vital records cost $25.00 for the first copy and $2.00 for each extra. Special service charges may apply when a request needs extra time or effort. Free access options include the New Jersey Courts public access system, Board of Commissioners meeting agendas and minutes, and election results. Public terminals are available at the Clerk's Office and Law Library.

The Hudson County Clerk's website explains your rights and the full fee schedule. If a request is denied, appeal to the Government Records Council under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5 or file in Superior Court.

The public records portal covers record types, request forms, and your rights under OPRA in Hudson County.

Note: You do not need to explain why you want records; the law protects your right to access under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-7.

Hudson County Directory Listings

These are the primary phone numbers for reaching Hudson County offices. Call during business hours for the quickest response.

For municipal-level records, call the city clerk's office for the specific town. The Jersey City Clerk handles local records at City Hall. Other municipalities like Hoboken, Bayonne, and Union City have their own clerks. The Hudson County phone directory is your best starting point to find the right number for any government office in the county.

The NJ OPRA Portal lets you file public records requests with any agency in Hudson County.

Hudson County Phone Directory Archives

The State Archives holds rare collections for Hudson County. Chancery Court case files from 1842 to 1908 document equity cases involving trusts and estates. A physician's license from 1903 for Dr. Jane Beck Smith shows early medical regulation. Midwife licenses from 1892 to 1906 track the regulation of midwifery in the county.

For research at the State Archives, email njarchives@sos.nj.gov. The archives are at 225 West State Street, Level 2, Trenton, NJ 08625. For more recent records, contact the Hudson County Clerk or Register directly. The phone directory numbers listed on this page connect you to offices that can help with both modern and historical records. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-11, you can file a complaint if an agency fails to meet response deadlines for records requests.

The State Archives search page helps you find historical Hudson County records by collection name or date range.

Cities in Hudson County

Hudson County has 12 municipalities. All county-level phone directory listings are managed from offices in Jersey City. Each city also has its own municipal clerk.

Other municipalities in Hudson County include East Newark, Guttenberg, Harrison, Hoboken, Secaucus, and Weehawken.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hudson County. If you need a number for an office in a neighboring area, check that county's phone directory.