Phone Directory for Sussex County

Sussex County sits in the northwest corner of New Jersey with a population of about 144,000. The county seat is Newton, a small town where most county offices are based. The Sussex County phone directory connects you to the clerk, surrogate, court, and other public offices from one guide. Sussex County has a rich history that goes back to 1753, making it one of the oldest counties in the state. Use this phone directory to find numbers, hours, and addresses for any Sussex County government office you need to reach.

Sussex County Clerk Phone Numbers

The Sussex County Clerk's Office is at 83 Spring Street, Suite 304, in Newton. The main office phone is (973) 579-0900. A direct line is available at (973) 579-0901. The fax number is (973) 383-7493. The current County Clerk is Jeffrey M. Parrott. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

The Sussex County Clerk website posts all current contact details, forms, and fee schedules. The clerk handles a wide range of services. The Recording Division files all documents that affect real estate and personal property in Sussex County. This covers deeds, mortgages, liens, assignments, releases, and UCC filings. If you need to record a document, call the main number to confirm what you need to bring.

The clerk website also provides an electronic records search tool for land records across Sussex County.

Note: Sussex County holds naturalization records from 1808 through 1987 in the Records Room at the clerk's office.

Sussex County Electronic Records

You can search Sussex County land records online. The Electronic Records Search system is at sussexcountyclerk.org. It lets you look up deeds and mortgages by the property owner's last name. The system is free to use and runs during all hours.

For older records, the New Jersey State Archives holds an extensive Sussex County collection. The archives have deeds from 1785 to 1901 on 118 reels of microfilm. Mortgages go from 1766 to 1868. Marriage records span 1795 to 1878. The Justice of the Peace Dockets collection is one of the largest in the state, with 54 cubic feet of records in 102 boxes covering 1773 to 1948. These older records give a deep look at the history of Sussex County.

The Sussex County phone directory also points to the New Jersey Government Records Council for help with records requests that are not answered on time. The GRC enforces OPRA rules across all 21 counties.

Sussex County Surrogate Directory

The Sussex County Surrogate's Office is at 3 High Street, Suite 1, in Newton. It sits in the historic Sussex County Court House. The phone number is (973) 579-0920 and the fax is (973) 579-0909. The current Surrogate is Gary R. Chiusano. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Surrogate's website provides forms and instructions for probate, estate work, and guardianship matters in Sussex County.

The Surrogate handles probate of wills, estate administration, guardianships of minors, and adoptions. The office also serves as Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part. In that role, staff handle will contests, estate disputes, and guardianships of incompetent persons. The Surrogate's Office runs an Outreach Program and can make special plans for elderly or disabled visitors who need extra help. There is reserved parking behind the Court House.

Note: The Sussex County Surrogate manages the estate of every county resident who dies owning assets in New Jersey.

Historical Phone Directory Records

Sussex County was formed in 1753. That makes it one of the original counties in New Jersey. The clerk's office has records that go back to the very start of the county. Warren County was later carved out of Sussex in 1824, so Sussex County holds records for what is now Warren County before that date.

The State Archives collection for Sussex County includes unique items. Birth certificates of children of slaves from 1801 to 1835 are on file. The collection also has Justice of the Peace Dockets from 1773 to 1948 and marriage records from 1795 to 1878. Land records on microfilm span 1785 to 1901 with 118 reels. For anyone searching the Sussex County phone directory for help with historical research, these records are a strong starting point.

Under OPRA (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1), these records are open to the public. You do not need to be a Sussex County resident to view them. Call the clerk at (973) 579-0900 or the State Archives at (609) 292-6260 for help finding what you need.

Sussex County Municipalities

Sussex County has 24 municipalities. Major towns include Newton, Vernon Township, Sparta Township, Hopatcong, and Andover Township. Each town has its own municipal clerk for local matters. All county-level records go through the Sussex County Clerk in Newton. The Sussex County phone directory covers every county office that serves these communities.

The northwestern location of Sussex County means it shares borders with both New Jersey and New York state. If you live near the border, make sure you are contacting the right county for your records. The Sussex County Clerk can confirm which office holds the documents you need.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Sussex County. Pick one below to view its phone directory.