Find Deed Records in Camden County

Camden County deed records date back to 1844, when the county split from Gloucester County. The Clerk's Office stores all land deeds, liens, and recorded documents for the county. You can search deed records from 1978 to the present through the online portal. Older records are held in the office at 520 Market Street in Camden. Staff can help you pull deed books and find the right land record. Whether you need a current deed or a chain of title, Camden County has tools to help you search fast.

Camden County Clerk's Office

Clerk Pamela Lampitt runs the Camden County Clerk's Office. This is where all deed records get filed and stored. The office sits at 520 Market Street, Room 102, in Camden. You can call them at (856) 225-5300 with questions about deeds, liens, or land records. Staff will help you find what you need.

The Camden County Clerk's Office records all real estate transfers in the county. When a deed is signed and filed, the clerk stamps it with a book and page number. That deed then becomes part of the public record in Camden County. The office also handles mortgages, mortgage discharges, and other land-related documents. Under N.J.S.A. 46:26A-5, all deeds in New Jersey must include a cover sheet at the time of recording. Camden County follows this rule for every deed that comes through the door. eRecording is now an option if you want to file deed records without a trip to the office.

The Camden County Clerk's website provides forms, fee schedules, and details on how to record a deed in Camden County.

The Clerk's Office also posts updates on new fee changes and recording rules for Camden County.

Search Camden County Deed Records Online

Camden County offers an online portal for deed records from 1978 to the present. The database gets updates each night. Personal details are redacted from the online copies. Basic access is free but documents show a watermark. For clean copies with no watermark and access to all document types, a premium plan costs $25 per month.

To start a search, go to the Camden County property records search portal. You can look up deed records by name, address, or instrument number. The system pulls results from all recorded land documents in Camden County. This works well for title searches, deed lookups, and general property research. Results show the book and page, date of recording, and document type for each deed record in Camden County.

The search tool is one of the best ways to look up deed records in Camden County from home.

You can also view deed records through the Camden County online property records page. That page explains the free and premium tiers in full.

Records go back to 1978 in the online system, which covers most modern deed transfers in Camden County.

Note: As of July 1, 2025, deeds for properties over $1,000,000 in Camden County may have a revised realty transfer fee.

Historical Deed Records in Camden County

Camden County was formed in 1844. Before that, all deeds in the area were filed in Gloucester County. If you need a deed from before 1844, you must check Gloucester County records. The Camden County Historical Society holds around 4,000 original deeds and is a great resource for older land records.

The Historical Society has digitized many old deed records. Recorded deeds from 1844 to 1901 for Camden County are now free to view on FamilySearch.org. Gloucester County deed records from 1787 to 1901 are also on FamilySearch. These cover the era before Camden County split off. For land research that goes back to the 1700s and 1800s, these free digital deed records are a strong place to start. The New Jersey State Archives also holds county-level deed records and can help with old land documents.

The Society's collection is a good match for anyone tracing land ownership in Camden County back more than a century.

Note: Deed records filed in Gloucester County before 1844 still apply to land now in Camden County, so check both sets of records for a full chain of title.

Camden County Deed Records In Person

You can visit the Clerk's Office at 520 Market Street in Camden to search deed records in person. The staff can help you find deeds by name, block and lot, or book and page. Bring an ID with you. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours.

In-person visits work best when you need older deed records that are not in the online system. The Camden County Clerk keeps deed books on-site that go back to 1844. Certified copies of deed records cost more than plain copies, but both are available at the office. You can also file an OPRA request under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 if you need deed records or other public documents from Camden County. The Clerk's Office must respond within seven business days.

For large title searches in Camden County, you may want to call ahead. Staff can pull files in advance so your visit goes faster.

Recording Deeds in Camden County

All deeds in Camden County must meet state recording rules. New Jersey law requires a cover sheet with each deed. The cover sheet lists the grantor, grantee, property address, and block and lot. Without it, the Clerk's Office will not record the deed. Camden County also accepts eRecording for those who want to file from a computer. The Clerk's website has a link to the new Recorder's Reference Manual with all current rules.

Fees for recording a deed in Camden County follow the state schedule. The base fee covers the first page, and each extra page has a set cost. A realty transfer tax applies to most sales. The county and state each take a share of this tax. Camden County deed records must also show the full legal description of the land, the sale price or consideration, and the signatures of all parties. A deed that does not meet these rules gets sent back for corrections before Camden County will record it.

• Cover sheet per N.J.S.A. 46:26A-5
• Full legal description of the property
• Names of grantor and grantee
• Realty transfer fee stamp
• Signatures and notarization

Note: Camden County now has eRecording, which lets title companies and attorneys submit deed records without mailing or visiting the office.

Types of Camden County Land Records

The Camden County Clerk's Office records more than just deeds. Mortgages, mortgage discharges, liens, lis pendens, and easements all go through the same office. Each type of land record gets its own book and page number in the Camden County system. These records form the chain of title for every piece of land in the county.

A warranty deed is the most common type in Camden County. It provides the strongest guarantee that the seller has clear title. Quitclaim deeds transfer whatever interest the grantor holds, with no warranty. These often show up in family transfers or divorce settlements. Sheriff's deeds come from foreclosure sales in Camden County. Tax sale certificates and redemptions also get recorded with the Clerk. All of these land records are searchable through the same online portal or at the office in Camden.

Cities in Camden County

Camden County has 37 municipalities. All deed records for land in these towns are filed with the Camden County Clerk's Office. The cities below have their own pages with more details on local deed records.

Other towns in Camden County include Haddonfield, Collingswood, Voorhees, Winslow, Pennsauken, and Haddon Township. All deed records for these areas are on file with the Camden County Clerk.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit next to Camden County. If a property is close to the border, confirm which county it falls in before you search for deed records. Each county clerk keeps its own set of land records.