Ocean County

Birth/Marriage Certificates & Other Vital Docs

Birth, death, and marriage records are registered at the municipal level in New Jersey. Certified copies of vital records are available through the New Jersey Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.

ⓘ Fee required for certified copies. Records are registered by local municipal clerks. For birth and death certificates visit NJ Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Deeds & Land Records

Property deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real property documents recorded with the County Clerk or Register of Deeds.

ⓘ Free online search available. Copies may require a fee.

Property Assessments

Property assessment records overseen by the County Board of Taxation. Municipal tax assessors set valuations; the county board certifies assessments and equalizes rates.

ⓘ Free online access. Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in New Jersey.

Tax Records & Payment History

Property tax records and assessment data by municipality. Property taxes are collected by municipal tax collectors in New Jersey; use this county portal to search records.

ⓘ Free online lookup. For payment, contact your municipal tax collector directly.

GIS Maps & Parcel Boundaries

Due to the huge variation of GIS data sites, please visit the county's main website for any GIS or map/parcel lookup.

ⓘ GIS portals vary widely by county — most are accessible directly from the county's official homepage.

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