Jersey City Residents Directory
Jersey City is the second largest city in New Jersey with about 292,000 residents in Hudson County. This residents directory for Jersey City covers the public records held at City Hall on Grove Street and at county offices throughout Hudson County. City Clerk Sean J. Gallagher manages vital records, OPRA requests, landlord registration, and election certification. The Jersey City residents directory helps you find birth certificates, marriage records, council documents, and property files available through the city and county.
Jersey City Quick Facts
Jersey City Clerk Residents Directory
The Office of the City Clerk is one of the oldest offices in Jersey City government. City Clerk Sean J. Gallagher leads the office. The original role was limited to taking meeting minutes and affixing the City seal. Today the office handles vital records, OPRA requests, landlord and lobbyist registration, and election certification.
The clerk serves as Secretary to the Municipal Council, keeper of the City Seal, Chief Election Officer, and the person responsible for records management. The office is at City Hall, 280 Grove Street, Room 118, Jersey City, NJ 07302. The main phone is 201-547-5150. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Jersey City City Clerk's Office is open by appointment only. Call 201-547-5150 to schedule. This system helps manage the high volume of requests in New Jersey's second largest city. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the clerk must respond to OPRA requests within seven business days.
Note: All visits to the Jersey City clerk's office require an appointment. Call 201-547-5150 to schedule.
Jersey City Vital Records Residents Directory
Birth certificates for people born in Jersey City after 1925 can be obtained through the Division of Vital Records. Previously, only records after 1949 were available locally. The expansion of service now covers nearly a century of birth records. Requests can be made in person by appointment, by mail, or online through VitalChek.
For in-person appointments, call 201-547-5150, Option 1. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and cash payment. The fee is $20 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy. Marriage and death certificates follow similar procedures.
For mail requests, send the completed REG 37A form along with a photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID, a check or money order payable to "The City of Jersey City," and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail to Office of the City Clerk, Division of Vital Records, City Hall, 280 Grove Street, Room 118, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
The Jersey City residents directory covers all vital records maintained by the Division of Vital Records. These include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and related documents. Online ordering through VitalChek carries additional processing fees.
Jersey City Government Residents Directory
Jersey City has a detailed city directory of government offices. The City Council offices are at 280 Grove Street, Room 202, with phone (201) 547-5204. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Marriage and civil union licenses are processed from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
The Office of the City Assessor is at One Jackson Square, 364 M.L. King Drive, 3rd Floor. Call (201) 547-5131 for property assessments and tax appeals. The Construction Code Office is at the same building with phone (201) 547-5055. The Health Division at (201) 547-6800 is also at One Jackson Square.
The Municipal Court is at 365 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Call (201) 547-4757 for court records and case information. Police records can be accessed through OPRA requests to the City Clerk's Office.
- City Clerk: 280 Grove Street, (201) 547-5150
- City Council: Room 202, (201) 547-5204
- City Assessor: (201) 547-5131
- Municipal Court: (201) 547-4757
- Health Division: (201) 547-6800
Hudson County Records for Jersey City Residents
The Hudson County Clerk's Office is at Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 4th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Junior Maldonado serves as the Hudson County Clerk. The phone is 201-369-3470 and the email is CountyClerk@hcnj.us. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The county clerk does not issue vital records directly. For vital records, contact the Jersey City Clerk's Office or the New Jersey Department of Health at 877-622-7549. The county clerk does maintain land records including deeds, mortgages, and property documents for Hudson County. Passport services are also available at this office.
Business name registrations, notary services, and election records are handled at the county level. The office offers extended hours on some dates to help residents who cannot visit during regular hours. The New Jersey State Archives in Trenton hold historical records for Hudson County municipalities.
The Jersey City residents directory spans both city and county offices. For vital records and council documents, start with the city clerk. For land records, passports, and business filings, contact the county clerk. For state-level vital records and historical documents, reach out to the state offices in Trenton.
Note: The Hudson County Clerk does not issue birth, marriage, or death certificates. Contact the Jersey City Clerk or NJ Department of Health instead.
Hudson County Residents Directory
Jersey City is the largest city in Hudson County. The county clerk at Hudson County Plaza handles land records, elections, passport services, and business filings for all county municipalities. Junior Maldonado serves as the Hudson County Clerk. For records beyond the Jersey City residents directory, the county office at 257 Cornelison Avenue can help with property documents, deed searches, and county-level records.