- Phone: (732) 929-2110

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    Document Reception
    The filling and recording of all documents affecting real estate ownership and transfer throughout Ocean County.

      The following forms are available here in PDF format.
      • RTF-1: Realty Transfer Tax Affidavit of Consideration or Exemption
      • RTF-1EE: Realty Transfer Tax Affidavit of Consideration for Use by Buyers
      • Realty Transfer Fees

    Business Trade Names . . (732) 506-5198
    All new businesses established in Ocean County must file a Trade Name with the County Clerk.

      The application forms are available here in PDF format.
      • File Certificate of Trade Name. cc166
      • Cancellation of Business Name. cc165

    Notary Public . . (732) 929-2032
    Individuals who wish to become a Notary Public may seek the assistance of the County Clerk during the application process and have the oath of office administered at the Courthouse.

      The application form is available here in PDF format.
      • Select Here to Download the Form

    Accessing Public Records . . (732) 929-2053
    Any person can locate a document on record with the County Clerk via a computer index and can immediately call up the image on the computer display or print out a hard copy. The entire process is fast and simple.
      Select Here to Search Public Records

    24-Hour Document Drop-off Service
    A Doc-Drop Box is located in front of the Ocean County Courthouse, Curbside, Washington Street. All real-estate ownership/transfer documents can be placed in a sealed envelope and inserted in the box 7-days a week, 24-hours a day. The documents will be processed on the next regular business day.

    Select Here for Document Recording and Filing Fees