New Jersey Electronic Recording of Land Documents

Several County Clerk's offices in New Jersey are currently accepting electronic recording/filing of land documents, with 7 more counties expected to join the program in 2006. Currently accepting online filings are Passaic County, Ocean County, Monmouth County, and Cape May County. Read more about this and apply for a free sign-up at
http://www.njcountyrecording.com/njcr/home.aspx

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