Burlington County Property Records Search

Burlington County property records are maintained by the County Clerk in Mount Holly. The clerk's office provides online access through the PRESS system, which holds over 1.7 million document images going back to 1983. Burlington County is the largest county in New Jersey by land area, spanning from the Delaware River to the Pine Barrens. Whether you need a deed, mortgage, or lien search, the Burlington County Clerk's office can help you find what you need through their digital and in-person services.

Burlington County Clerk Office for Property Records

Joanne Schwartz serves as the Burlington County Clerk. The office is at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. This is the only location for recording deeds, mortgages, and other land documents in Burlington County. The clerk's staff handles recordings, certified copies, and public record searches each business day.

The Burlington County Clerk's website lists all services, hours, and contact details. You can call (609) 265-5122 for questions about recording requirements or search options. The office serves all 40 municipalities in Burlington County.

The Burlington County Clerk's official page shows the full list of recording and public records services.

This page links to the PRESS online search system, fee schedules, and document format requirements for Burlington County.

Burlington County PRESS System for Property Records

The PRESS system is the main tool for searching Burlington County property records online. PRESS stands for Public Records Electronic Search System. It contains over 1.7 million document images dating back to 1983. You can search by name, document type, recording date, or book and page number. The system is available around the clock from any computer.

Basic access to the Burlington County PRESS system is free. Anyone can search and view document index data. Document images are available but may have watermarks on the free tier. Registered users can create an account for access to clean, unwatermarked copies of Burlington County property records. The registration process is handled through the PRESS website.

The PRESS public search page for Burlington County property records lets you search by grantor, grantee, or document type.

Search results display the recording date, document type, parties, and book and page references for Burlington County records.

Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, all land records in Burlington County are public documents. The PRESS system makes it easy to access them without visiting the office. Title professionals use this tool daily to prepare title searches and verify ownership in Burlington County.

Burlington County Property Recording Fees

Recording fees in Burlington County follow a set schedule. The first page of a deed costs $40 to record, with each added page at $10. The minimum total fee for a deed is $55. Mortgages use the same rate structure. Certified copies cost $11 for the first page and $1 for each additional page in Burlington County.

Self-service copies at the clerk's office cost just $0.05 per page. This is a good option if you need plain copies for your own records. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are accepted by courts and title companies. Most real estate closings in Burlington County require certified copies of the recorded documents.

All documents must meet New Jersey's recording standards under N.J.S.A. 46:26A-1. Pages must be standard letter size with proper margins. The first page must show the county name, return address, and the type of document. The Burlington County Clerk will reject documents that do not meet these format rules.

Note: Burlington County fees may be updated periodically, so call the clerk's office at (609) 265-5122 to confirm current rates before submitting documents.

Types of Property Documents in Burlington County

The Burlington County Clerk records many types of real estate documents. Deeds are the most common. They transfer ownership from one party to another. You will find warranty deeds, quit-claim deeds, and bargain and sale deeds in the Burlington County records. Each deed is indexed by the grantor and grantee names.

Mortgages create a lien on property as security for a loan. When the loan is paid off, the lender files a discharge of mortgage. Both documents are recorded in Burlington County. Lis pendens notices, federal tax liens, state tax liens, and judgment liens also appear in the records. Construction lien claims protect unpaid contractors. Easements and right-of-way agreements affect how property can be used.

• Deeds (warranty, quit-claim, bargain and sale)
• Mortgages and discharges
• Lis pendens and judgment liens
• Federal and state tax liens
• Easements and restrictions
• Construction lien claims

Property tax records are maintained at the municipal level in Burlington County. Each town's tax assessor handles assessments under N.J.S.A. 54:4-1. The New Jersey Division of Taxation provides guidance on assessment standards statewide.

Historical Property Records in Burlington County

Burlington County has one of the longest histories in New Jersey. Original deeds from approximately 1712 to 1950 are held at the New Jersey State Archives in Trenton. The county clerk's office maintains records from the mid-twentieth century forward. The PRESS system covers 1983 to the present day in Burlington County.

For records between 1950 and 1983, you need to visit the clerk's office in Mount Holly. Staff can search the physical deed and mortgage books. These older records are not digitized. Burlington County was one of the original counties established in the West Jersey colony. Early property transactions followed the proprietary system, and some colonial-era deeds survive in state collections. Researchers interested in these early Burlington County property records should contact the state archives or submit a request through the OPRA portal.

The county's land area is the largest in New Jersey. It stretches from the Delaware River border with Pennsylvania east into the Pine Barrens. This means Burlington County property records cover a wide range of land types, from suburban developments to large tracts of preserved farmland and forest.

Cities and Towns in Burlington County

Burlington County includes 40 municipalities. Major towns include Mount Holly, Burlington City, Moorestown, Medford, Evesham Township, Mount Laurel, and Willingboro. All property records for these places are filed at the Burlington County Clerk's office. Each municipality has its own tax assessor for property tax records, while deeds and mortgages are county-level documents.

The New Jersey Property Tax Transparency portal lets you compare tax rates and assessments across Burlington County towns. Property values vary widely across this large county.

Nearby Counties

Burlington County borders several other counties. Make sure you file at the right county clerk's office. Each county in New Jersey maintains its own property recording system.