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The State Archives is open by appointment with walk-ins allowed if space permits. Hours and details are available on the Plan Your Visit Page.
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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 materials 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 certain non-governmental records.
Considering that many vital records, land documents, probate records, and military service papers were filed centrally by the Province 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. They range in date from the founding of New Jersey as a British colony in 1664 up to the present.
The Archives also operates an electronic records program to preserve born-digital materials.
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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