Hunterdon County Phone Directory Lookup

Hunterdon County is in the northwestern part of New Jersey. It has a population of about 129,000. The county seat is Flemington, a small town known for its historic character and rural setting. This phone directory provides direct lines to the County Clerk, the Surrogate, the Archives Division, and other Hunterdon County departments. If you need a number for land records, court inquiries, or public records access, this page has what you need. The Hunterdon County phone directory pulls from official sources to give you reliable, current contact information.

Hunterdon County Clerk Phone Directory

The Hunterdon County Clerk's Office is at 71 Main Street, Hall of Records Building, Flemington, NJ 08822. The main phone number is (908) 788-1214. Email the office at countyclerk@co.hunterdon.nj.us. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Every Wednesday, the office stays open until 7:00 PM for recording documents only.

The office manages several divisions. The Land Records Division is at (908) 788-1217. Business Services can be reached at (908) 788-1215. The Archives Division answers at (908) 788-1394. The fax number for all divisions is (908) 782-4068. These phone directory numbers cover the full range of Hunterdon County Clerk services, from deed recording to passport processing and notary public work.

The Hunterdon County website posts all office contacts, forms, and department details. Use it as a companion to this phone directory for the most complete picture of available services.

The main Hunterdon County website connects you to every department and their contact information.

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Hunterdon County was created on March 11, 1714. It was named after Robert Hunter, a colonial governor of New Jersey. The county was carved from Burlington County. Land records go back to 1716. Marriage records start from 1795. Court records date to 1714. There is no known history of courthouse disasters in Hunterdon County, so most records have been preserved intact.

The Clerk's Office provides recording of deeds, mortgages, and land records. It also handles trade name certificates, veteran ID cards, passport applications, notary services, oaths, county archives, and OPRA requests. The Hunterdon County government website lists all available record types. These include court records, property records, vital records, business records, tax records, voting records, meeting minutes, budget documents, and law enforcement records.

Copy fees are straightforward. Letter-size copies cost $0.05 per page. Legal-size copies are $0.07. Electronic records sent by email are free. Certified copies of vital records cost $10.00. Certified copies of deeds or land records are $10.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each added page. Tax maps cost $5.00 per page.

The public records portal outlines fees, record types, and request procedures for Hunterdon County.

Note: Free online resources include Commissioner meeting minutes, budget documents, election results, and Planning Board decisions.

Hunterdon County Public Records Access

Public records in Hunterdon County are governed by the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. This law says government records must be readily accessible for inspection, copying, or examination by any citizen. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The custodian must respond within seven business days.

To file a request, use the official OPRA form from the county website. Include your name, address, contact details, and a clear description of what you need. You can also use the NJ OPRA Portal to file requests electronically with any Hunterdon County agency. The portal covers more than 1,250 agencies across New Jersey. It formats and delivers your request automatically.

If a request is denied, you have the right to appeal. File with the Government Records Council or go to Superior Court under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5. The Hunterdon County phone directory gives you direct numbers for each custodian. Start with the main Clerk number at (908) 788-1214 if you are not sure who to call.

The Government Records Council oversees OPRA compliance and handles appeals when records requests are denied.

Hunterdon County Directory for Archives

The Archives Division at (908) 788-1394 handles historical records for Hunterdon County. The New Jersey State Archives holds extensive collections. These include court liens from the 1700s and 1800s, insolvent petitions, indictments from 1713 to 1860, Court of Common Pleas minutes from 1714 to 1908, tavern license petitions from 1738 to 1800, coroner inquests from 1770 to 1909, and Chancery Court inquisitions from 1855 to 1917.

The State Archives also preserves Hunterdon County Children of Slaves birth certificates from 1804 to 1835 and 56 original slave manumission documents. The Hunterdon County Historical Society in Flemington holds additional manumission books and birth records. Researchers can access these through the Archives Division or by visiting the Historical Society directly.

Hunterdon County maintains free inspection of records during business hours. The County Library System offers public access computers and local history collections. These resources make it possible to trace property ownership, family history, and local legal matters going back more than 300 years.

The Surrogate handles probate of wills, estate administration, guardianships, and adoption records. Hours match the Clerk's Office at 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. Use these Hunterdon County phone directory listings to reach the right office for your needs. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-11, you can file a complaint if any agency fails to meet its response deadline.

Note: For pre-1714 records related to the Hunterdon County area, contact the Burlington County archives since Hunterdon was formed from Burlington.

Hunterdon County Phone Directory Communities

Hunterdon County has 26 municipalities. These include Flemington Borough, Raritan Township, Readington Township, Clinton Town, Clinton Township, Delaware Township, East Amwell Township, Franklin Township, Kingwood Township, Lambertville City, Lebanon Borough, Lebanon Township, Milford Borough, Stockton Borough, Tewksbury Township, and West Amwell Township. Each has its own municipal clerk for local records. County-level phone directory contacts route through the offices in Flemington.

Flemington is the county seat and the location of the historic Hall of Records. The town is known for its well-preserved 18th and 19th century buildings. Lambertville, along the Delaware River, draws visitors for its arts scene and antique shops. Clinton is recognized for its red mill and waterfall. Despite its rural character, Hunterdon County maintains modern online access to records and a responsive phone directory system for all public offices.

The full text of the Open Public Records Act is available on the state website and applies to every office in Hunterdon County.

Cities in Hunterdon County

Hunterdon County has 26 municipalities, though none currently have dedicated city directory pages. All county-level phone directory listings route through the offices in Flemington. Notable communities include Flemington, Lambertville, Clinton, Raritan Township, and Readington Township.

Nearby Counties

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