Bergen County, New Jersey Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Bergen County are typically managed by the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. You can request access to these photos through their Records Bureau. While some information may be available online, it is often necessary to submit a formal request to obtain specific booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Bergen County, you should contact the New Jersey State Police, which handles background checks for the state. Locally, you can visit the Bergen County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The New Jersey State Police website provides instructions on how to submit your request, including any necessary forms and fees.

To look up sex offenders in Bergen County, you can use the New Jersey Sex Offender Internet Registry. This registry is maintained by the New Jersey State Police and allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or municipality. The registry provides detailed information about offenders, including their risk level and offense details.

You can register to vote in Bergen County through the New Jersey online voter registration system at voter.svrs.nj.gov, in person at the Bergen County Clerk's Office at One Bergen Plaza, Hackensack, or at any municipal clerk's office in the county. New Jersey requires voter registration at least 21 days before an election to be eligible to vote. Once registered, you can request a mail-in ballot online through the County Clerk's website at www.bergencountyclerk.org or vote in person on Election Day at your assigned polling place or during the nine-day early voting period.

Property records in Bergen County are accessible through the Bergen County Register's Office online database at register.bcnj.us, where you can search for free and view deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents dating back to the 1700s. For property tax assessment information, parcel maps, and ownership details, use the GIS portal at gis.bcnj.us, which provides interactive mapping and assessment data. Certified copies of documents cost $2.00 per page and can be requested from the Register's Office at One this county Plaza, Room 200, Hackensack, by phone at 201-336-7600, or in person during business hours.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Bergen County are available from the Bergen County Clerk's Office at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 120, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (phone: 201-336-7020). The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $2 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. In-person requests are processed immediately during business hours Monday through Friday, while mail requests take approximately two weeks; you can also order online through VitalChek at www.state.nj.us/health/vital with additional processing fees, or contact the New Jersey State Vital Statistics office at 866-649-8726.

Business records in Bergen County are maintained at multiple levels: trade name (DBA) certificates are filed with the Bergen County Clerk's Office at 201-336-7020 and can be searched by written request. For business entity information including corporations and LLCs, use the New Jersey Division of Revenue's free online business name search at njportal.com. Local business licenses, zoning permits, and certificates of occupancy are issued by individual municipal clerks and building departments in each of Bergen County's 70 towns, so contact the specific municipality where the business operates for local licensing information.