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Police & jail

Hudson County Sheriff's Department

The Hudson County Sheriff's Office serves court papers and warrants and provides courthouse security, and it holds the records of the process its deputies serve and the sheriff's sales.

hudsoncountysheriff.com
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Hudson County Voter Registration

New Jersey's voter registration application, filed with the Hudson County commissioner of registration, is the form that puts a voter on the county roll.

njelections.org
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Hudson County at a glance

State
New Jersey
County seat
Jersey City
Population
724,854
Area
62 sq mi
Founded
1840
Cities and towns
7

Hudson County offices and records

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

Police Departments. Hudson County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Hudson County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments. These agencies collaborate on major crimes and emergencies, often coordinating with the Sheriff's Office for resources and support.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Hudson County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302, provides law enforcement services including court security, prisoner transport, and civil process service. Hudson County Correctional and Rehabilitation Center, located at 35 Hackensack Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032, houses county inmates and offers an online inmate lookup system accessible through Hudson County Sheriff's website where the public can search for current detainees by name, booking number, or date of birth. The facility phone number is for inmate information. Under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA), 47:1A-1 et seq, citizens have the right to request arrest records, police reports, and booking information from the respective municipal police departments or the Sheriff's Office.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Hudson County are maintained by Hudson County Sheriff's Office and the various municipal police departments.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Hudson County are taken and retained by Hudson County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or via third-party services that compile public records.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Hudson County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Hudson County

Old mine sites
4
Sites with no status in the records
2
Still producing
2
Main minerals
crushed stone
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 8 named mine sites inside the county, 4 of them worked out or abandoned. The mineral the records name is crushed stone.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area.

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Hudson County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
New Jersey mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Hudson County

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Hudson County public-records FAQs

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

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Hudson County Sheriff or a city police department in Hudson County. Ask that agency for its record. P.L.2017, c.123 bars anyone from asking for or accepting payment in exchange for not publishing information that identifies a person as arrested, charged or convicted, including any photograph taken at the time of arrest.

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

The New Jersey criminal history record comes from the New Jersey State Police, Criminal Information Unit. Fingerprint based New Jersey only Personal Record Request: schedule live scan fingerprinting at an IdentoGO site (IDEMIA) online or at 1-877-503-5981; the letter is downloaded at njportal.com/NJSP/prr. Fee: $45.73 fingerprinting service fee (includes the $15.73 vendor fee and state sales tax).

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

Search the New Jersey Sex Offender Internet Registry (New Jersey State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

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

Register with the County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections or through the New Jersey Division of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. The registration deadline is 21 days before the election (October 13 for the November 3, 2026 general election).

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

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Hudson County are kept by the Hudson County clerk. Property values are set by the municipal tax assessor, and tax bills come from the municipal tax collector. Source: official state page.

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

Certified birth and death certificates for New Jersey come from the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry. Local Vital Records Offices in New Jersey municipalities also issue copies; their fees and processing times vary. Online or by phone through VitalChek, the vendor the office names, by mail with a check or money order payable to Treasurer, State of New Jersey, or by walk in at 140 E. Front Street, Trenton. Fee: $25 for the search and one certified copy, $2 for each added copy of the same record ordered at the same time (state office; fees vary by municipality).

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

Business entity filings are searched with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.

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Cities, towns and neighboring counties

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