Deed recording
- First page
- $40.00
- Each extra page
- $10.00
Transfer tax: Realty Transfer Fee (RTF) graduated scale based on total sale price
N.J.S.A. 22A:4-4.1 & N.J.S.A. 46:15-7
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New JerseyCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 21
- Deed fee · page 1
- $40.00
- Marriage wait
- 72h
- Population
- 9.3M
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How New Jersey records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $28.00
- Waiting period
- 72 hrs
- License valid for
- 30 days
72-hour waiting period from application to license issuance at municipal registrar.
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- Birth
- $25.00
- Death
- $25.00
- Marriage
- $25.00
Issued by: New Jersey Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $50.00
- File with
- County Clerk
Trade Name Certificate filed with the County Clerk in the county where business is operated.
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Every county in New Jersey
19 official websites 20 recording offices verified 20 phones listed
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
New Jersey questions
Before you file in New Jersey
Largest offices: Bergen County, Middlesex County, Essex County.
Who records deeds in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the County Clerk of the county where the property is located. A few New Jersey counties (such as Essex) have a separate Register of Deeds and Mortgages. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
How much does it cost to record a deed in New Jersey?
N.J.S.A. 22A:4-4.1 & N.J.S.A. 46:15-7 sets a base fee of $40.00 for the first page and $10.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: Realty Transfer Fee (RTF) graduated scale based on total sale price.
What are the requirements for getting married in New Jersey?
A marriage license in New Jersey costs about $28.00 (the amount varies by county). There is a 72-hour waiting period between application and ceremony. The license is valid for 30 days. 72-hour waiting period from application to license issuance at municipal registrar.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in New Jersey?
Assumed business names (DBA) in New Jersey are filed with the County Clerk; the filing fee is about $50.00. Trade Name Certificate filed with the County Clerk in the county where business is operated.