Mercer County Phone Directory

The Mercer County phone directory connects you to local offices, public agencies, and key contacts across this central New Jersey county. Trenton serves as the county seat and also the state capital. That makes Mercer County a hub for both state and local government services. Use this phone directory to find numbers for the county clerk, courts, and other public offices. You can reach the main Mercer County Clerk's Office by calling 609-989-6473. This directory helps residents in Trenton, Hamilton Township, and all 12 municipalities find the right contact fast.

Mercer County Clerk Phone Directory

Paula Sollami Covello serves as the Mercer County Clerk. Her office handles land records, passport services, and public document access. The main office is at 209 South Broad Street in Trenton. A second location operates at the Mercer County Connection Office in Hamilton Township. Both sites help with phone directory lookups and records requests. Call the Trenton office at 609-989-6473 or email ctozour@mercercounty.org. The Hamilton office can be reached at 609-890-9800.

The Mercer County Clerk has put many services online. Property searchers must still make an appointment to use the search room. Hours run from 8:30 to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 3:30 PM. While appointments are not required for all services, they help guarantee you get seen on time. The clerk has also digitized public records for online access, which cuts down on in-person visits. Mercer County accepts electronic recording through NJRecording.com for real estate documents.

The New Jersey State Archives holds 99.67 cubic feet of paper records and 232 reels of microfilm for Mercer County. These date back to the county's formation and include aerial photographs from 1925 to 1940, sheriff's records from the late 1800s, and veteran grave registrations from 1790 to 1979.

Mercer County also offers a free Property Alert Service. This tool tells property owners when new documents are recorded against their land. It helps stop fraud and gives early notice of changes. Sign up through the Mercer County Clerk's website to protect your property records.

How to Search Mercer County Records

Mercer County provides two online search sites for property records. Both require you to register first. Once you sign up, you can view documents and look up names or addresses. The system asks you to enter party names in Last-Name First-Name format, like "Smith Al." Do not use commas between first and last names. Try all possible spelling variations to get the best results.

The search system works best on the Microsoft Edge browser. You may need Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 or later to run the full site. Mac and Linux users can use a web-based search option instead. The Mercer County Clerk's online records system also lets you search for county records from any device.

Under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1), Mercer County must make government records available to the public. This law covers arrest records, vital records, court records, and other documents held by county offices. You can file an OPRA request to get copies of records not found online. The county must respond within seven business days as set by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.

Note: Land records in Mercer County are open for public inspection from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays, but staff cannot conduct title searches for you.

Mercer County Court Phone Numbers

The Mercer County Superior Court sits at 175 South Broad Street in Trenton. The main court phone number is (609) 571-4200. Call this line for case status, filing questions, or to reach specific divisions. The court is open to the public from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays.

You can look up Mercer County court cases through the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) portal. This system covers civil, criminal, family, municipal, and tax court records. Some records are not available online, including sealed cases and juvenile files. To get copies, you can use JEDS or mail a Records Request Form to the court clerk. First-time users must create an account. Online copies cost $0.05 per page and $15.00 per certified document. Walk-in copies are $0.05 per page for plain copies and $2.50 per page for certified ones.

Maps of all 12 municipalities in Mercer County are on file at the clerk's office. These include minor and major subdivision maps with property boundaries, street layouts, and zoning details.

Note: As of July 2025, any deed with a price over $1,000,000 recorded in Mercer County is subject to a revised realty transfer fee under new state law.

Phone Directory for Mercer County Offices

Mercer County has several key offices you may need to reach. The phone directory below covers the most common numbers for residents. Each office handles a different set of records and services. Always call ahead to confirm hours before visiting in person.

You can also submit OPRA requests through the NJ OPRA Portal, which covers over 1,250 government agencies across the state. This portal lets you send records requests to Mercer County offices online. The system tracks your request and notifies you when records are ready. The Government Records Council handles appeals if a records request is denied.

Mercer County also provides passport services at both clerk locations. As of July 2025, passports and passport cards are Real ID compliant. The Hamilton office requires an appointment for passport services. The county hosts passport events at various municipal locations to improve access throughout the area.

Public Records in Mercer County

Public records in Mercer County include land documents, court files, vital records, and business filings. Under OPRA, these records must be available to any member of the public. You do not need a reason to ask for them. The clerk's office keeps deeds, mortgages, and other property records dating back to the county's formation in the colonial period.

The New Jersey State Library digitally archives legislative histories that show how state laws were passed. These records give context to Mercer County's governance and record-keeping rules. The State Archives also hold historical collections from Mercer County, including aerial photographs from the 1920s and veteran records spanning nearly two centuries.

Common records you can request through the Mercer County phone directory contacts include:

• Property deeds and mortgage records
• Court case files and docket information
• Birth, death, and marriage certificates
• Business trade name registrations
• Meeting minutes and budget documents

Standard copy fees are $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal-size page. Electronic records sent by email are often free. For certified copies, expect to pay more depending on the document type. The Mercer County Clerk charges $2.00 per page for staff-made copies and $10.00 per document for certification.

Note: Mercer County makes records available in line with OPRA, but some personal information may be redacted to protect privacy under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.

Cities in Mercer County

Mercer County has 12 municipalities. All of them are served by the Mercer County Clerk's Office in Trenton. The phone directory numbers listed above cover services for every town in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Mercer County. If you need records from a neighboring area, use their phone directory pages to find the right office and contact number.