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The NJ State Archives is open by appointment with walk-ins allowed if space permits. Hours and details are available on the Plan Your Visit Page.
The State of New Jersey retains ownership of all public records. We encourage the safe and voluntary return of materials to the State Archives.
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The New Jersey State Archives is the official research center for public records of enduring historical value. The greater part of the collection consists of records created by offices, agencies and departments of the State and Colony of New Jersey. In addition, the Archives holds various county, municipal and federal government records, as well as a range of non-governmental records.
Considering that many vital records, land documents, probate records, and military service papers were filed centrally by the Colony and State of New Jersey, the State Archives is a treasure trove for genealogists and historians.
Our current holdings amount to over 57,000 cubic feet of paper records and over 32,000 reels of microfilm. Our records date from the founding of New Jersey as a British colony in 1664 up to the present.
Recognizing the growing importance of electronic records, the New Jersey State Archives implemented a digital preservation system to capture and safeguard born-digital materials in 2018.
Located at 225 West State Street in downtown Trenton, the State Archives provides assistance to thousands of researchers annually. The collections are open to the general public free of charge, although there are fees for photocopies and reprographic services. Various collections can be searched through this site and/or by mail.
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