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Gloucester County at a glance

State
New Jersey
County seat
Woodbury
Population
302,294
Area
337 sq mi
Founded
1686
Cities and towns
26

Gloucester County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Gloucester County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Gloucester County.

Police Departments. Gloucester County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Gloucester County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Woodbury Police Department, Glassboro Police Department, and Deptford Township Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Gloucester County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 200 North Broad Street in Woodbury, New Jersey 08096, provides law enforcement services including courthouse security, warrant service, and prisoner transport. Inmate searches for Gloucester County Correctional Facility, located at 23 Hunter Street in Woodbury, can be conducted by calling or through Gloucester County website's inmate information system. Arrest records in Gloucester County are accessible under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (47:1A-1 et seq.), commonly known as OPRA.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Gloucester County are maintained by Gloucester County Sheriff's Office and local police departments.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Gloucester County are taken and retained by Gloucester County Sheriff's Office during the booking process.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

Mugshots or booking photos in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can be obtained from the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 2 South Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ. They may provide access to booking photos upon request, and some images might be available through their online portal or by contacting the office directly.

How do I get a criminal background check in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

To obtain a criminal background check in Gloucester County, New Jersey, you need to contact the New Jersey State Police. The New Jersey State Bureau of Identification (SBI) handles background checks, and you can submit your request through their website. Local fingerprinting services may also be available at the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office for processing your request.

How can I look up sex offenders in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

You can look up sex offenders in Gloucester County, New Jersey, by accessing the New Jersey Sex Offender Internet Registry. This registry is maintained by the New Jersey State Police and provides information on registered sex offenders in the area. You can search the registry by name, location, or other identifying factors to find relevant information.

How do I register to vote in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

You can register to vote through the Gloucester County Board of Elections located at 1200 North Delsea Drive in Clayton by visiting in person, using the online registration portal at voter.svrs.nj.gov, or submitting a mail-in application. Registration must be completed at least 21 days before any election in which you wish to vote. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 17 years old (18 to vote), and a New Jersey resident for at least 30 days prior to the election. Mail-in ballot applications are available through the Board of Elections for all registered voters without requiring a specific reason.

How do I look up property records in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

The Gloucester County Clerk of Deeds maintains property records accessible through the free REDI (Real Estate Document Imaging) system on the county website at gloucestercountynj.gov, where you can search and view deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. The county also provides a GIS parcel viewer with tax information, ownership details, and aerial imagery at no charge. For certified copies or records predating the digital system, contact the Recorder's office at 2 South Broad Street in Woodbury (856) 853-3237) or the Board of Taxation for assessment and tax records.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

Birth and death certificates can be obtained from the Gloucester County Clerk's Office at 1 North Broad Street in Woodbury (856) 853-3237), the local registrar in the municipality where the event occurred, or the New Jersey State Registrar in Trenton. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $2 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. In-person requests at the County Clerk typically provide same-day service, while mail requests take 2-4 weeks, and expedited online ordering is available through VitalChek at newjerseyvitalrecords.org with additional service fees. Valid photo ID and proof of direct relationship or legal interest are required per N.J.S.A. 26:8-40.1.

How do I find business license records in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

Trade name (DBA) registrations filed in Gloucester County can be searched through the Gloucester County Clerk's Office at 1 North Broad Street in Woodbury or by calling 856-853-3237. For business entity searches including corporations and LLCs, use the New Jersey Division of Revenue Business Gateway Services online database at njportal.com/dor/businessrecords, which is free and searchable by business name or ID number. Specific business licenses such as contractor registrations, professional licenses, and health permits are regulated by state agencies and individual municipalities, with information available through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and local municipal clerks.