Divorce records in Camden County, New Jersey, can be accessed through several channels. CamdenCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Camden County. You can also request records directly from the Superior Court that issued the decree, the Superior Court Clerk's Office, or the New Jersey Department of Health Vital Statistics office. The method you use depends on whether you need a court filing or a vital record certificate.
Camden Divorce Records Search
In New Jersey, divorce cases are handled by the Superior Court, Family Division. For Camden County, the Family Division operates out of the Camden County Hall of Justice. The court maintains the official case file, which includes the divorce decree (known as a Judgment of Divorce), settlement agreements, custody orders, and related filings.
The New Jersey Department of Health does not issue divorce certificates directly — instead, it directs requesters to the Superior Court Records Center for certified copies of divorce decrees. You can search for basic case information through the New Jersey Judiciary's Find a Case portal, though Family Division records may have restricted public access depending on the case.
Camden County Hall of Justice — Family Division
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Camden
All divorce cases in Camden County are filed in and adjudicated by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Division — Camden Vicinage. After a judge signs the Judgment of Divorce, the decree becomes part of the court's permanent case file.
Depending on what you need, contact one of these offices:
For Court Case Files and Divorce Decrees
The Family Division at the Camden County Hall of Justice holds the original case records. To request copies of court records, you can submit a written request to the Superior Court Clerk's Office specifying the case type (Family Division), the county where the case was heard, and the names of the parties.
For Vital Statistics Records
The New Jersey Department of Health notes that divorce decrees are available through the Superior Court Records Center — not through the state vital records office. If you are looking for a divorce certificate or abstract rather than the full decree, contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office directly.
- Full divorce decree or court file documents — contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office or the Camden County Family Division
- Verification that a divorce was granted — the Superior Court Records Center can confirm this
- Historical county records — the New Jersey State Archives holds older Camden County court and clerk records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Camden
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of court record (per page) | $0.75 | Varies by request volume |
| Certified copy of a court document | $15.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Exemplified copy of a court document | $25.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |