Camden County Property Records

Camden County property records are managed by the County Clerk's office in the city of Camden. The clerk maintains an online search system with records dating back to 1978. Camden County offers both free basic access and a premium subscription for title professionals and frequent users. Whether you need a deed search, mortgage verification, or lien check, the Camden County Clerk provides multiple ways to access these public documents. The office also supports eRecording for electronic submissions.

Camden County Clerk Office and Property Records

Pamela Lampitt serves as the Camden County Clerk. The office is at 520 Market Street in Camden. This is the central location for all land recording in Camden County. The clerk's staff records deeds, mortgages, and other documents. They also provide copies and help with public record searches.

The Camden County Clerk's website lists hours, fees, and filing requirements. Call (856) 225-5300 for specific questions. The office serves all 37 municipalities in Camden County.

The Camden County Clerk's main page provides an overview of the recording and search services available to the public.

From this site, you can navigate to the online property record search, fee schedules, and document submission guidelines for Camden County.

How to Search Camden County Property Records Online

Camden County offers an online property record search through the clerk's website. The system contains records from 1978 to the present. You can search by name, document type, date, or book and page number. This is the easiest way to look up deeds, mortgages, and liens in Camden County without visiting the office.

The Camden County online property records portal has two access levels. Basic access is free and open to everyone. It shows index data and document images with watermarks. The premium subscription costs $25 per month. It removes watermarks and gives access to all document types in Camden County. Title companies and attorneys who search records often find the premium plan worthwhile.

The Camden County online property records search page lets you choose between free and premium access tiers.

Both access levels let you search by grantor, grantee, or recording date. Premium users can view and download clean copies of Camden County property records.

Under the Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1), property records in Camden County are public documents. You do not need a subscription to view basic index information. The free tier is enough for most individual searches. You can also visit the clerk's office in person to search and copy records in Camden County.

Camden County Recording Fees for Property Documents

Camden County uses a fee schedule that differs slightly from some other New Jersey counties. The first page of a deed costs $30 to record. Each added page is $10. The minimum total fee for a deed is $55 in Camden County. Realty transfer fees vary based on the sale price of the property. Trade name certificates cost $57 to file.

Camden County supports eRecording through an electronic submission platform. Title companies can submit documents without visiting the office. Recording fees are the same for electronic and in-person filings. All documents must meet the format requirements of N.J.S.A. 46:26A-1 before the Camden County Clerk will accept them. This includes standard page size, proper margins, and required cover page information.

Note: Camden County recording fees are subject to change, so call (856) 225-5300 to verify current rates before filing.

Types of Property Records in Camden County

The Camden County Clerk records all standard real estate documents. Deeds transfer ownership of real property. Mortgages and mortgage discharges document loans and their payoffs. Lis pendens notices alert the public to pending lawsuits that affect a property. Judgment liens and tax liens create claims against real estate in Camden County.

Construction lien claims, easements, and right-of-way agreements are also part of the Camden County records. Each document is indexed by the names of the parties and the recording date. Title searchers rely on these records to verify ownership and check for liens before every real estate transaction in Camden County.

Property tax records are kept at the municipal level. Each of the 37 towns in Camden County has its own tax assessor. The New Jersey Division of Taxation sets assessment standards under N.J.S.A. 54:4-1. You can compare property tax rates across Camden County using the state transparency portal.

Historical Land Records in Camden County

Camden County was created in 1844 from the northern part of Gloucester County. Property records in the online system go back to 1978. For older records, visit the clerk's office at 520 Market Street. Staff can search the physical deed and mortgage books that cover earlier decades in Camden County.

Records from before 1844 are part of the Gloucester County archives. If you need a very old deed for a property now in Camden County, start by checking Gloucester County records. Colonial-era proprietary deeds and early land surveys may also be found at the New Jersey State Archives. You can submit an OPRA request for specific historical documents.

Camden County's position along the Delaware River made it an active area for real estate transactions throughout the colonial and early American periods. Many of these early property records have survived in good condition.

Camden County eRecording for Property Documents

Camden County accepts electronic recording submissions. This service lets title companies, attorneys, and settlement agents submit documents for recording without visiting the clerk's office. The New Jersey eRecording portal handles the submission process. Documents are reviewed and recorded the same day in most cases.

Electronic recording follows the same rules as in-person filing. All documents must meet format standards. Fees are identical. The main benefit is speed and convenience. Instead of driving to Camden or sending documents by mail, you can submit them from your office. Recorded documents are returned electronically with the clerk's stamp and recording information for Camden County.

Cities and Towns in Camden County

Camden County has 37 municipalities. Major places include Camden City, Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, Voorhees, Haddonfield, and Collingswood. All property records for these towns are filed at the Camden County Clerk's office. Each municipality sets its own property tax rate and has a local tax assessor.

Other towns in Camden County include Winslow Township, Pennsauken, Merchantville, Audubon, and Haddon Heights. All of these file property records at the Camden County Clerk.

Nearby Counties

Camden County borders several other counties in southern New Jersey. If your property is near a county line, make sure you file at the correct clerk's office.