Divorce records in Hudson County, New Jersey, can be accessed through several channels. HudsonCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Hudson County. Beyond that, records are available through the Superior Court of New Jersey's Family Division in Hudson County, the Superior Court Clerk's Office, and the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics. The right office depends on the type of document you need.
Hudson County Divorce Records Search
In New Jersey, divorce cases are handled by the Superior Court, Family Division. For Hudson County, the Family Division operates within the Hudson Vicinage. The court maintains case files that include divorce decrees (also called judgments of divorce), settlement agreements, custody and support orders, and related motions or filings.
The Superior Court Clerk's Office (SCCO) serves as the custodian of these court records statewide and processes requests for copies of divorce documents. The New Jersey Department of Health does not issue divorce decrees — it directs requesters to the Superior Court Records Center instead.
The primary courthouse for Hudson County Family Division matters is:
William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse
You can also search for basic case information online through the New Jersey Judiciary's Find a Case portal, though detailed divorce documents are not available for download there.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Hudson County
Understanding where different divorce-related documents are filed will help you contact the right office.
Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Division – Hudson Vicinage
All divorce cases in Hudson County are heard by the Superior Court, Family Division. This court handles:
- Contested and uncontested divorces
- Custody and parenting time disputes
- Alimony and child support matters
- Property division
After a divorce judgment is entered, the original decree becomes part of the court case file maintained by the Superior Court Clerk's Office.
Superior Court Clerk's Office (SCCO)
To obtain copies of divorce decrees, settlement agreements, or other documents from a Hudson County divorce case file, submit a request to the SCCO. You can request copies of court records online by selecting SCCO as the division and then choosing Hudson County. Divorce documents are only released to the parties named in the case, their attorneys, or individuals with a court order.
New Jersey Department of Health – Office of Vital Statistics
The Department of Health does not maintain divorce decrees. According to the state's vital statistics guidance on divorce decrees, all requests for New Jersey divorce records should be directed to the Superior Court Records Center.
Which office should you contact?
- Need a copy of the divorce decree or judgment? Contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office.
- Need documents from the case file (settlement agreements, custody orders, motions)? Contact the SCCO and specify the Family Division and Hudson County.
- Need to verify that a divorce occurred? Start with the SCCO or use the Find a Case tool for basic case information.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Hudson County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Court record copy (per page, standard) | $0.75 | 7–10 business days |
| Certified copy of divorce decree | $15.00 | 7–10 business days |
| Online record request via SCCO eCourts | Varies by document | 7–14 business days |