Monmouth County Directory Lookup

Monmouth County maintains a detailed phone directory of public offices and government contacts for its 643,000 residents. The county seat is in Freehold, where the main clerk's office operates at Market Yard, 33 Mechanic Street. A satellite office in Neptune extends access to the eastern part of the county. This phone directory covers the numbers you need for the Monmouth County Clerk, courts, archives, and records offices. Whether you live in Middletown, Howell, or Manalapan, this directory helps you reach the right Monmouth County contact.

Monmouth County Clerk Phone Directory

Christine Giordano Hanlon serves as the Monmouth County Clerk. She oversees the county archives where millions of government and historic records are housed. The main office phone number is (732) 431-7324. This is the primary contact for the Monmouth County phone directory. The office is at Market Yard, 33 Mechanic Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

A satellite office at the Monmouth County Connection in Neptune sits at 3544 State Highway 66, Neptune, NJ 07753. This location keeps longer hours. It is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Call the Neptune office for passport services, notary work, and county ID cards. This second location improves access for residents in the eastern and northern parts of Monmouth County.

The clerk's office records deeds, mortgages, and other land records. It also processes passport applications with extended hours on Thursdays until 7:00 PM by appointment. Passport photos are available on-site. The office issues veteran ID cards, records DD214 military discharges, and registers business trade names.

Note: Appointments are required for all passport services at Monmouth County offices, and applicants must arrive fully prepared or may need to reschedule.

Monmouth County Property Records Search

Monmouth County land records date from 1667. That makes them among the oldest in New Jersey. The county was created on March 7, 1683, and was likely named after Monmouthshire in Wales or settlers from Rhode Island. The clerk maintains property records from the colonial period through today, covering transfers during the American Revolution and early statehood.

The Monmouth County Clerk's Office gives online access to deeds, property transfers, mortgages, liens, maps, surveys, judgments, and business records. You can search from any device with internet access. The Monmouth County Tax Board Property Search adds assessment data, tax records, property details, and ownership history.

To search property records in person, visit the clerk's office in Freehold during business hours. Fill out a records request form at the public service counter. Provide the property address, block and lot number, or owner name. Staff will help you find the records you need. Computerized indexes go back to 1800. Public access terminals are open for your use.

For records by mail, download the Records Request Form from the clerk's website. Include specific property details and the right payment for search and copy fees. Mail to: Monmouth County Clerk's Office, Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Or call (732) 431-7324 for help.

Monmouth County Records Fees

Monmouth County charges $40.00 for the first page of recorded documents. Each added page costs $10.00. Marginal notations cost $10.00. A transfer tax applies when recording deeds, based on the sale price. The minimum fee for recording a deed is $55.00, which includes the $5.00 homeless trust fund fee.

Copy fees are $0.05 per letter-size page and $0.07 per legal-size page for self-service. Staff-made copies may cost more. Payment can be cash, check, money order, or credit card for in-person requests. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Under the Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1), Monmouth County must respond to records requests within seven business days as set by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.

The Monmouth County Clerk responds to OPRA requests for office documents. You can submit requests in person, by mail, or online through the NJ OPRA Portal. Meeting minutes, agendas, and official records of the Board of County Commissioners are also available through the clerk.

Monmouth County Archives and History

The Monmouth County Archives, run by the County Clerk, holds millions of government and historic records. The Office of Records Management digitizes permanent records to make them easy for the public to access. The archives include the Civil War Collection from 1861 to 1866, with about 10 cubic feet of records in 15 manuscript boxes, 3 map cabinet drawers, and 1 flat box.

The Civil War Collection documents Monmouth County volunteers from many companies and New Jersey regiments, including African American troops and naval enlistees. Records include bounty payment vouchers, certificates of exemption, muster lists, and volunteer certificates. On April 17, 1861, two days after President Lincoln's first call for troops, New Jersey Governor Charles S. Olden called for 3,120 volunteers. Monmouth County volunteers were mustered into Company A and G of the 3rd Regiment on April 27, 1861. The clerk's website offers searchable databases for Civil War Bounty Payments and Muster Lists.

Monmouth County has no known history of courthouse disasters or major record loss. This means the county maintains a nearly complete set of records compared to other places that may have lost documents to fires or floods. Marriage records go back to 1795. Known beginning dates include birth records from 1901, court records from 1785, land records from 1667, and probate records from 1785.

Note: The New Jersey State Archives also hold Monmouth County marriage records from 1795 to 1892 for genealogical research.

Phone Directory for Monmouth County Offices

Use the Monmouth County phone directory table below to find the office you need. Each listing includes the address and main phone number. Call during business hours for the fastest service.

The Government Records Council handles appeals if a Monmouth County records request is denied. The council was created under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-7 and has the power to decide complaints and issue advisory opinions. Anyone denied access to government records can file a complaint with the GRC using their online form.

Cities in Monmouth County

Monmouth County has 53 municipalities. All are served by the county clerk in Freehold. Use the Monmouth County phone directory to find contacts for records from any of these towns.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Monmouth County. If you need contacts or records from a neighboring county, visit their phone directory page for details.