Burlington County Deed Records

Burlington County deed records are maintained by the County Clerk's Office in Mount Holly, New Jersey. The office holds over 1.7 million documents in its digital system, with property records going back to 1694. You can search Burlington County deed records online through the PRESS system at any time. The clerk's office also takes walk-in visits during business hours. Staff are on hand to help with searches and copies. Burlington County has one of the oldest continuous collections of property records in the state.

Burlington County Clerk's Office

The Burlington County Clerk's Office sits at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. It is the central place for all deed records in the county. The office handles recordings, copies, and public searches. You can call 609-265-5122 for help. Staff members are available to guide you through the records system and answer questions about filing documents in Burlington County.

The Burlington County Clerk's Office website provides access to land records and recording services.

From this page you can reach the PRESS search system and find forms needed to record deed records in Burlington County.

Burlington County has 40 municipalities. All of them file deed records through this one office. Whether you own land in Mount Holly, Bordentown, Moorestown, or any other town, the clerk's office holds your property documents. Per N.J.S.A. 46:26A-1, all instruments affecting real property must be recorded with the County Clerk's Office to give constructive notice to third parties. This law applies to every deed filed in Burlington County.

Search Burlington County Deed Records Online

The Public Records Electronic Search System, known as PRESS, is the main tool for finding Burlington County deed records online. The PRESS system holds over 1.7 million documents. Most can be viewed on screen right away. Those that are not in the digital system can be searched in hard copy at the office.

Anyone can use PRESS for a basic search at no cost. Type a name and the system pulls up matching deed records from Burlington County. Each result shows document details and a link to the image. One thing to know: images for unregistered users carry an unofficial watermark. If you want clean copies without the watermark, you can register for a free account. The whole process is fast. Help is available by calling 609-265-5122 if you run into trouble with your search of Burlington County deed records.

The PRESS system lets you search over 1.7 million Burlington County documents online.

This tool provides quick access to deeds, mortgages, and other land documents filed in Burlington County.

Note: Register for a free account on the PRESS system to view Burlington County deed record images without the unofficial watermark.

Burlington County Property Records

The clerk's office in Burlington County keeps a wide range of property documents. Deed records are just one part. The full collection includes deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other filings that affect real property. Per N.J.S.A. 46:26A-1, all of these must be recorded with the clerk to protect the rights of the parties involved.

The Burlington County PRESS system provides access to the property documents the clerk maintains.

Records in Burlington County date back to 1694, making this one of the oldest property record collections in New Jersey.

The Burlington County Property Records Portal gives 24/7 access to digitized documents. You can search from home at any hour. Members of the public can also visit during business hours to use the public terminals in the clerk's office. Staff are there to help with searches. For documents not yet in the digital system, the office has hard copy books that go back centuries. Burlington County deed records are among the most complete in the state.

Historical Deed Records in Burlington County

Burlington County has deep roots. The court here was set up in the Province of West Jersey in 1681. The county was re-formed in 1694, making it one of the oldest in New Jersey. That long history means the deed records in Burlington County go back further than most other counties in the state.

The New Jersey State Archives hold some of the oldest Burlington County records. Their collection includes Ancient Deeds from Volume 1, which covers 1718 to 1892. They also have regular deed books from 1785 to 1901, with indexes from 1785 to 1921 and again from 1948. Other holdings include Divisions and Partitions of Land from 1788 to 1896, and Original Recorded Deeds, Mortgages and Other Land Records from around 1712 to 1950. County clerks were required by law to file copies of deeds starting in 1785 and mortgages starting in 1766.

The State Archives page for Burlington County details the historical records held in Trenton.

These archives include some of the oldest land documents in New Jersey, reflecting Burlington County's history from the colonial period forward.

The archives also hold unique records beyond deed records. Burlington County's collection includes Birth Certificates of Children of Slaves from 1804 to 1826 and Manumissions of Slaves from 1820 to 1853. Marriage returns span from 1795 to 1920. These documents provide a window into the county's past that goes well beyond simple property transfers.

Getting Copies of Burlington County Deeds

You can get copies of Burlington County deed records in several ways. The simplest is through the PRESS system online. Find the document you want and print it from your screen. For official use, you may need a certified copy from the clerk's office.

Visit the office at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly to request certified copies. Bring an ID and as much detail as you can about the document. The staff can search by name, book and page, or document number. Certified copies carry the official seal of the Burlington County Clerk. You can also submit an OPRA request under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act to get records by mail. Most deed records in Burlington County are public and available to anyone who asks.

• Print documents from the PRESS system online
• Visit the clerk's office for certified copies
• Call 609-265-5122 for fee and form details
• File an OPRA request for records by mail
• Register on PRESS for watermark-free images

Note: Property records before 1965 can be searched in Burlington County, but only by the property owner's name through a separate archive.

Recording Deeds in Burlington County

Filing a deed in Burlington County follows state rules. Each document must meet format standards and include the required cover sheet. The clerk reviews every submission before recording it. Once accepted, the deed gets a file number and enters the public index. From that point, anyone searching Burlington County deed records can find it.

New Jersey law under N.J.S.A. 46:26A-5 allows electronic recording of land documents. Title companies and law firms can submit deed records to Burlington County without visiting the office. This speeds up the process for high-volume filers. Per N.J.S.A. 46:5-5, quitclaim deeds and other property deeds must be recorded at the County Clerk's Office. The Rutgers Law Library guide provides more detail on how to research and file property documents in New Jersey, including Burlington County.

The Early Land Records database at the State Archives can help with research on very old properties in Burlington County. Most deeds after 1785 were filed at the county level, but colonial-era documents often sit in the state collection.

Burlington County Deed Records for Title Searches

A title search traces who has owned a property over time. In Burlington County, title searchers use deed records to build the chain of title from the current owner back through past sales. Each link in the chain is a recorded deed. A clear chain means no gaps, no breaks, and no competing claims.

Lenders require a title search before they approve a mortgage in Burlington County. Buyers want to know the land is free of liens and debts. Title companies pull deed records, mortgage records, and lien filings to build a complete picture. With records going back to 1694, Burlington County has one of the longest chains of title in New Jersey. The US Title Records guide explains the process in more detail for those new to property research in Burlington County.

Cities in Burlington County

Burlington County has 40 municipalities. All deed records for these towns are filed with the County Clerk's Office in Mount Holly. Major communities include Burlington City, Bordentown, Mount Laurel, Moorestown, Evesham Township, and Willingboro. The same clerk's office serves every municipality in Burlington County.

Nearby Counties

Burlington County shares borders with several other counties. Make sure your property falls within Burlington County before searching here. Each county keeps separate deed records in New Jersey.