Burlington County NJ Recorder of Deeds: Search Deeds, Copies & Office
If you searched for the Burlington County Recorder of Deeds NJ, the office you actually need is the Burlington County Clerk. The Clerk records deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, notices and other documents affecting real estate and provides public land-record access through Burlington County’s official PRESS system.
Use this guide to search an existing deed, trace a recorded document, understand older-record limitations, order a regular or certified copy, prepare a deed for recording, check current recording fees and identify when a property question belongs with the tax assessor rather than the County Clerk.
Official Burlington County electronic land-record search system.
Most modern document index information can be researched through PRESS.
2026 standard deed first-page recording fee before transfer fees.
Main Clerk office hours Monday through Friday in Mount Holly.
Which Burlington County property office do you need?
A deed, tax assessment and tax bill can describe the same property but are maintained for different purposes. Start with the record you actually need instead of searching every county portal.
Use PRESS to locate recorded land documents and instrument information.
Search walkthroughFind the instrument first, then use the Clerk’s copy-order procedure.
Copy instructionsReview the deed requirements, cover sheet, fees and tax forms before submission.
Recording checklistUse the municipal assessor, tax collector or County Board of Taxation instead.
Find the right officeGo directly to your Burlington County deed task
Use the links below to skip directly to the search, copy, recording or office information you need.
How to search Burlington County deeds in PRESS
Burlington County’s Public Records Electronic Search System (PRESS) is the main official online starting point for deeds and other recorded property documents. The portal supports several search methods, so the fastest route depends on what information you already have.
Open official PRESS property records →
Read Burlington County’s PRESS access instructions →
Choose the best PRESS search method
| Your information | Best PRESS method | How to use it | Common issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument number | Instrument search | Enter the recorded instrument identifier directly. | Transposed or missing digits. |
| Book and page | Book/page search | Use the reference shown on a prior deed or title document. | Older references may require archive help. |
| Owner or company name | Name search | Enter last name/company name and first name where useful. | Trust, LLC or prior-owner name may differ. |
| Municipality + block/lot | Block and lot | Select the correct municipality, then enter block, lot and qualifier if applicable. | Availability depends on recording date. |
| Document category | Document type | Select deed, mortgage, release or another type and narrow by date. | Wide dates can return too many records. |
Name-search tip: use fewer characters before giving up
PRESS supports wildcard searching with the % symbol. If a full name does not work, simplify the search. A surname-only search can reveal indexing differences, and wildcard searches can help when you are unsure how a business, trust or surname was entered.
Why the recording date changes how you search
One of the easiest ways to waste time in PRESS is to search an older deed using a method that was not available for that date range. Burlington County publishes specific indexing limitations.
PRESS says property records in this period can be searched by block and lot and/or owner name.
PRESS states that these property records can be searched by property owner name.
Use the older Burlington County archive route or contact the Clerk when the online index does not provide what you need.
How to read a Burlington County deed-search result
A search result tells you that a document was indexed; it does not automatically prove that you found the correct parcel or complete chain of title. Before relying on a deed, compare several identifiers.
What to do when a Burlington County deed does not appear
Search the surname without a middle initial. For businesses, try the main company name without punctuation or an unnecessary suffix.
A deed may be indexed under the owner at the time of the transaction, not the person currently associated with the property.
Do not use the mailing city as proof of the municipality. New Jersey block and lot references belong to the taxing municipality.
If the instrument predates March 2012, a block-and-lot search may not be the correct search path.
If you know approximately when a mortgage, release, deed or notice was recorded, narrow the portal using that document category and period.
Some older material is not immediately available as an online image. The official office number is 609-265-5122.
How to order a Burlington County deed copy
If you only need to view a deed for research, start with PRESS. If an agency, attorney, lender, estate matter or other transaction requires an official certified copy, use the Burlington County Clerk’s document-copy procedure.
Search PRESS →
Open official document-copy instructions →
| Copy type | Published charge | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Unofficial PRESS image | Many available at no charge | Research and reference |
| Regular copy ordered from Clerk | $2 per page | Paper/document copy when certification is unnecessary |
| Certified copy | $10 certification + $1 per document page | When an official certified record is specifically required |
| Office self-service copy | 5¢ per page for ordinary documents | In-person research and copying, subject to record format |
Verify fees on the County Clerk site before ordering because statutory fees and office procedures can change.
What Burlington County requires before a deed can be recorded
Recording a deed is different from searching one. A deed is a legal instrument, and Burlington County recommends obtaining appropriate legal assistance. The Clerk publishes a dedicated recordable-deed requirements page so submitters can check the major statutory and indexing items before mailing, delivering or electronically filing a document.
Micro-check before you submit
- Read the County’s recordable-deed requirements page from top to bottom.
- Compare the grantor and grantee names everywhere they appear and resolve inconsistencies before submission.
- Verify municipality, block, lot and qualifier against the deed’s legal description and current property information.
- Download the current summary sheet from the Clerk’s recording-services page.
- Use the current GIT/REP seller declaration form applicable to the transaction.
- Calculate Clerk recording charges separately from New Jersey transfer fees.
- Check whether an Affidavit of Consideration is required because of an exemption or the type/value of transfer.
- Keep a copy of everything submitted and later confirm the recorded instrument in PRESS.
Burlington County deed recording fees
Burlington County’s document-recording fee schedule is dated March 5, 2026. The schedule notes that the cover sheet is treated as the first page for fee calculation and lists a $20 additional charge when a required cover sheet is missing.
| Document | First-page fee | Additional page | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deed | $45 | $10 | Does not include applicable Realty Transfer Fee. |
| Sheriff’s deed | $45 | $10 | Transfer fees may apply separately. |
| Mortgage | $35 | $10 | Use the exact mortgage document type. |
| Discharge of mortgage | $45 | $10 | Current schedule includes one marginal notation. |
| Federal tax lien / release | $25 | — | Confirm exact lien action in current schedule. |
| Filed map | $55 per map | — | Separate map-copy charges apply. |
New Jersey Realty Transfer Fee and the over-$1 million rule
The New Jersey Realty Transfer Fee (RTF) is separate from Burlington County’s basic document-recording charge. The State generally imposes the RTF on the seller/grantor when a deed conveying real property is recorded, unless a statutory exemption applies.
New Jersey also changed the treatment of certain transfers over $1 million. For qualifying deeds submitted for recording on or after July 10, 2025, the former single 1% structure became a Graduated Percent Fee, with responsibility imposed on the grantor.
| Total consideration | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Over $1,000,000 through $2,000,000 | 1% |
| Over $2,000,000 through $2,500,000 | 2% |
| Over $2,500,000 through $3,000,000 | 2.5% |
| Over $3,000,000 through $3,500,000 | 3% |
| Over $3,500,000 | 3.5% |
Burlington County Recorder of Deeds office location
P.O. Box 6000
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Phone: 609-265-5122
The main office handles County Clerk services including document recording and land-record matters.
Confirm current office information- Check the Clerk page for holiday or emergency closings.
- Bring the instrument number or book/page if you need a particular record.
- If recording, bring the complete document package rather than expecting staff to prepare a deed.
- For older records, call ahead if you are unsure whether the material is available online.
- Do not go to the County Corner Store for deed recording; its listed services focus on passports, notary commissions and business trade-name registrations.
County Clerk vs. tax assessor vs. tax collector vs. courts
| You need | Correct starting office | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded deed | Burlington County Clerk / PRESS | The Clerk records and indexes real-estate instruments. |
| Mortgage, release or lien record | Burlington County Clerk / PRESS | These are recorded land/public documents. |
| Assessed property value | Municipal assessor / Board of Taxation | Assessment data is not created by the deed-recording office. |
| Assessment appeal | Burlington County Board of Taxation | The Board administers county assessment-appeal functions. |
| Property-tax bill or payment | Municipal tax collector | New Jersey property-tax billing and collection occurs through municipalities. |
| Divorce or court case | New Jersey Courts | The County Clerk specifically states it is not part of the judicial system. |
| Birth, death or marriage record | Municipal clerk / NJ vital records | The County Clerk does not maintain these vital records. |
Sign up for Burlington County Property Fraud Alerts
Burlington County provides a free Property Fraud Alert service intended to act as an early warning system when a document such as a deed, mortgage or lien is recorded under a monitored name.
Open official fraud-protection page →
Official Burlington County deed and property-record resources
Search deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and other Clerk records.
Open PRESS →- Choose the strongest identifier.
- Search and open the likely result.
- Verify parties and property identifiers.
Use for office information, recording resources and Clerk services.
Open Clerk page →- Find “Search the Burlington County Clerk’s Records.”
- Use PRESS or registration links.
- Confirm office hours before visiting.
Explains simple PRESS access and watermark-free registration.
Open access guide →- Review the watermark notice.
- Register only if expanded access is needed.
- Call the Clerk if a record is not available digitally.
Official checklist for preparing a deed for Burlington County recording.
Open deed requirements →- Verify names, date and acknowledgment.
- Check municipal block and lot.
- Review tax and fee requirements.
Hub for cover sheet, rejection reasons, fees, e-filing and indexing information.
Open recording hub →- Download the current cover sheet.
- Review rejection reasons.
- Check current recording fees.
Order regular or certified deed and land-record copies.
Open copy page →- Get instrument or book/page from PRESS.
- Choose regular or certified copies.
- Complete the official order form.
Use for assessment information rather than recorded deeds.
Open Tax Board →- Use this when your question is assessed value.
- Identify the correct municipal assessor.
- Use Clerk records separately for recorded ownership documents.
State guidance for RTF rates, exemptions and Graduated Percent Fee.
Open NJ Taxation guidance →- Identify whether the conveyance is taxable.
- Review exemptions and required affidavits.
- Use current state forms for the recording date.
Burlington County Recorder of Deeds FAQs
Does Burlington County NJ have a Recorder of Deeds?
The local office handling deed recording is the Burlington County Clerk. If you search for the Burlington County Recorder of Deeds, use the County Clerk’s official site and PRESS land-record portal.
How do I search Burlington County deeds online?
Open the official PRESS property-record search. Search by instrument/book-page when possible. You can also use name, document type and, for supported newer records, municipality plus block and lot.
Can I search every deed by block and lot?
No. PRESS says records recorded on or after March 1, 2012 can be searched by block and lot and/or owner name. Records from 1965 through February 2012 are searched by owner name, so adjust your method to the recording period.
Where do I find deeds recorded before 1965?
PRESS directs pre-1965 property-record research to Burlington County’s older archive route, where searching is by property owner name. If the archive does not resolve the search, contact the County Clerk at 609-265-5122.
Why does the deed image say “Unofficial Document”?
Burlington County states that images viewed through simple PRESS access can carry an unofficial watermark. A no-fee expanded-access registration process is available for users who need land-record images without that watermark.
How much does Burlington County charge to record a standard deed?
The Clerk’s March 5, 2026 schedule lists a standard deed at $45 for the first page and $10 for each additional page. New Jersey Realty Transfer Fee and any other transaction-specific tax or fee are separate.
How much is a certified Burlington County deed copy?
Burlington County’s copy-order page currently lists certified copies at a $10 certification fee plus $1 per document page. Find the instrument number or book/page reference in PRESS before submitting the order.
Can County Clerk staff find every lien on a property for me?
Do not rely on Clerk staff to perform a title search. Burlington County states its employees are not title searchers and are not permitted to perform searches. Use PRESS for public record research and a qualified title professional or attorney when a complete title examination is needed.
Where do I check Burlington County property taxes or assessed value?
A deed search is not the same as a tax search. Use the municipal assessor or Burlington County Board of Taxation for assessment information. Property-tax billing and payments are generally handled by the applicable municipal tax collector.
How can I receive alerts if someone records a deed under my name?
Burlington County offers a free Property Fraud Alert service. Register the names you want monitored and investigate an unfamiliar alert by reviewing the actual recorded instrument in PRESS.
Start with PRESS for the deed, then move to the correct office for the next task
For most people searching for the Burlington County NJ Recorder of Deeds, the shortest route is straightforward: use the Burlington County Clerk for recorded land documents and start online with PRESS. Search with the instrument number when you have it; otherwise choose owner name, document type or supported block-and-lot searching based on the document’s age.
After you locate the record, save its instrument or book/page reference. Use the Clerk’s copy-order service when you need an official copy, the recording-services pages when submitting a new deed, the Board of Taxation when the issue is assessment value, and the municipal tax collector when the issue is the actual property-tax bill.