PASSAIC PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Passaic Public Records?

Under the New Jersey Open Records Act, Passaic public records refer to all materials received, created, updated, stored, or cataloged by a public employee or agency in the course of a public business or activity. Thus, public records in Passaic City may include sound recordings, video files, written or printed books, microfilms, maps, plans, digital documents, and charters. Furthermore, state law restricts certain parts or whole documents from the public. Generally, these exempt documents may violate an individual or entity's right to privacy or jeopardize the safety of some or all concerned parties. The New Jersey Open Records Act exempts the following documents:

• Drafts or materials used in Intra-agency or inter-agency decision making or deliberations;
• Medical examiner documents, such as photographs, recordings, taken at the scene of the death or during an autopsy;
• Legally-exempt criminal investigatory documents that pertain to a criminal or civil proceeding;
• Crime victim records maintained by an agency primarily responsible for the welfare of crime victims;
• Proprietary financial or commercial information obtained from any source. Furthermore, data processing software obtained by government agencies are exempt from public disclosure;
• Documents covered by an attorney-client privilege;
• Technical information pertaining to software and hardware, the disclosure of which will jeopardize computer security;
• Surveillance techniques and security measures, which if disclosed, will create a risk to persons, data, or properties;
• Personal identifying information, such as social security number, drivers' license numbers, unlisted phone numbers, and credit card numbers;
• Architectural and official building plans of government-owned facilities;
• Juvenile records and other sensitive compiled by law enforcement agencies;
• Information on crime witnesses and complainants;
• Data about pending litigation that involves a public agency or entity;
• Information on bids for contracts are exempt until a public agency make a final decision;
• Minutes of the meeting of public entities closed to the public.
• voters registration data, such as email address, home address, and other identifying information;
• Preliminary or drafts used in decision-making by government agencies;
• Location and data on archaeological sites and endangered species;
• A federal government-issued certificate of honorable discharge filed with a public agency;
• A public employee or employers' records pertaining to sexual harassment complaints or grievances filed by or against government personnel.

In addition to government agencies, public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:

• The address of the requestor
• A case number or file number (if known)
• The location of the document or person involved
• The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
• The last known or current address of the registrant

Government agencies do not sponsor third-party sites. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

Passaic Crime Statistics

The City of Passaic Police Department generates and collates all arrest and crime reports within the county. In addition, it creates annual crime statistics that are included in the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Per the FBI UCR, Passaic City documented 1,584 index crimes, covering 369 violent crimes and 1,215 property crimes. Furthermore, the 2019 listed index crimes and rates are one murder, six rapes, 166 robberies, 196 aggravated assaults, 133 burglaries, 923 larceny thefts, 159 motor vehicle thefts, and two arson. In contrast, Passaic City reported 1,504 index crimes in 2016. This means there was no considerable difference in the crime rate between 2016 and 2019.

Are Passaic Criminal Records Public?

Certain criminal records in Passaic City are not available for public inspection. For example, the state law prevents the disclosure of juvenile criminal records to public members: only the record subject and other authorized persons can obtain the records. Furthermore, the state exempts information on crime victims, witnesses, and complainants from criminal records.

All Passaic criminal records are under the purview of the Courts Public Access online platform. Furthermore, only record subjects can obtain a copy of their criminal record. Record seekers must input their names, indictment/accusation number, and CDR number to access criminal documents on the online platform.

At the same time, the New Jersey State Police Department provides fingerprint-based criminal history record checks to record owners. To obtain a fingerprint-based criminal record, record seekers must schedule an appointment online and visit the Passaic City Police Department for fingerprint capturing:

Passaic Police Department
330 Passaic Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
Phone: (973) 365-3900

Conversely, out-of-state residents (who live or work within a ten-mile radius from New Jersey's borders) can obtain a copy of their Passaic criminal history checks via these steps:

1. Download and print out an out-of-state personal record request;
2. Sign up on the IdentoGo platform and fill out the payment details;
3. Select "submit fingerprint card by mail" to print out the fingerprint card;
4. Provide the necessary information on the fingerprint card;
5. Also, fill out the NJSP Out-of-State Verification Form for Hard Card Fingerprints;
6. Send both completed forms via mail to:

IdentoGO
Cardscan Department - NJ Program
340 Seven Springs Way
Suite 250
Brentwood, TN 37027

How to Obtain Passaic Police Reports and Arrest Records

The Passaic City Police Department is the custodian of all police reports and arrest records. Therefore, interested persons can obtain copies of Passaic police reports or arrest records by contacting the City’s Police Department at:

330 Passaic Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
Phone: (973) 365-3909

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Passaic City

New Jersey's state code facilitates public access to sex offenders’ information via an online sex offenders registry. The New Jersey State Police Department maintains and updates sex offender information in Passaic City through the online registry. Record seekers may find sex offenders’ data, such as photographs, names, sex crimes, and location, using the name-search or location-based search options.

How to Find Passaic Inmate Information

Passaic City inmate records are under the jurisdiction of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office. Furthermore, the Sheriff’s Office maintains an online database for all inmates incarcerated in the county jails. Interested persons can find Passaic City inmate information by inputting the following data:

• Inmate’s first and last name;
• Inmate’s date of birth;
• A unique identifier, such as a booking number, permanent number, state identifier, County number, ICE number, or FBI number

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Passaic City Jail?

Interested persons can visit inmates housed in the Passaic County Jail via remote video platforms. The Passaic City Jail allows inmates to receive personal and professional visits within the following timeframes:

For Personal Visits

• Tuesdays to Thursdays: 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST;
• Saturdays and Sundays: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST
• Monday and Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For Professional/Attorney Visits

• Mondays - Sundays: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Visitors must schedule a remote visit online at least 24 hours in advance.

What are Passaic Vital Records?

Passaic City vital records are public documents that contain information on all life events like birth, death, divorce, and marriage. Vital records in Passaic City are under the purview of public agencies operating at the state and local levels. Persons or entities interested in obtaining Passaic vital records must send a request to view or obtain copies of the public documents in the custody of these public agencies. Sometimes, access to vital records is restricted to the record subject and other authorized personnel. The Family Records Division of the Passaic County Superior Court maintains all divorce records. Meanwhile, Passaic City’s Office of Vital Statistics keeps all birth, marriage, and death records.

Where and How to Obtain Passaic City Divorce Records

Passaic City divorce certificates are obtainable through the Family Records Division of the Passaic County Superior Court. Interested persons can obtain Passaic divorce records by visiting the Clerk of the Superior Court in Passaic County at:

The Passaic County Court House
77 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 653-2910

In contrast, record seekers can get Passaic City divorce decrees from the Superior Court of New Jersey Records Center. To access divorce decrees, record seekers must:

1. Visit the Passaic County Superior Court’s platform;
2. Download and fill out the divorce record request form;
3. Input “SCCO” for record processed by the Clerk of the Superior Court;
4. Submit the completed file by clicking the “submit completed form” button;

Where and How to Get Passaic Marriage Records

The Passaic County’s Office of Vital Statistics maintains records for all marriages within the city. Interested persons can access Passaic City marriage licenses through the Vital Statistics Office by submitting an offline or online application.

To send an online application, requesters may fill out an online request form for a Passaic City marriage license or marriage certificate. Furthermore, requesters must input their contact details and credit card number for the required search fee. Note that it takes five weeks for the Office of Vital Statistics to process requests for vital records. Requesters may also send a completed marriage record request form in English or Spanish via in-person visits or mail to:

City of Passaic
Vital Statistics
330 Passaic Street
City Hall
Room 103
Passaic, NJ 07055
Phone: (973) 365-5601
Phone: (973) 365-5602
Fax: (973) 365-0115

Where and How to Find Passaic Birth Records

The Office of Vital Statistics in Passaic City maintains records of birth events within the city. Interested persons can find Passaic birth records by sending an offline or online request for birth records. Therefore, record seekers must fill out an online request form for a Passaic City birth certificate in English or Spanish to request birth records online. Furthermore, requesters must input their contact details and credit card number for the required search fee. Similarly, record seekers can obtain Passaic birth records by sending an offline request form to the Office of Vital Statistics via mail or in person. Record seekers may send a Vital Statistics Request Form in English or Spanish via in-person visits or mail to:

City of Passaic
Vital Statistics
330 Passaic Street
City Hall
Room 103
Passaic, NJ 07055
Phone: (973) 365-5601
Phone: (973) 365-5602
Fax: (973) 365-0115

It costs $10 to get a copy of a birth certificate from the Office of Vital Statistics. Most importantly, record seekers must present a government-issued photo ID when requesting birth certificates. On the other hand, the New Jersey Department of Health provides access to vital records documented in the state. To get a Passaic City certified birth record, record seekers must submit the following:

• A completed birth certificate request form in English or Spanish;
• A photocopy of a government-issued photo ID;
• The required fee in money order or check;
• Proof of relationship to the record subject (requesters must submit a REG-2 Delegation of Authority to Receive a Certified Copy of Vital Records);

Send the documents above via mail or in-person to:

New Jersey Department of Health
Vital Statistics and Registry
P.O. Box 370 - Trenton, NJ 08625-0370.

Where and How to Find Passaic Death Records

Record seekers can find Passaic City death records from the Office of Vital Statistics. The Office of Vital Statistics allows requesters to obtain death certificates through online or offline request forms. To send an online request, requesters will need to fill out an online request form for Passaic death certificates. Furthermore, requesters must input their contact details and credit card number for the required search fee. Requesters can also send a completed death record request form in English or Spanish via in-person visits or mail to:

City of Passaic
Vital Statistics
330 Passaic Street
City Hall
Room 103
Passaic, NJ 07055
Phone: (973) 365-5601
Phone: (973) 365-5602
Fax: (973) 365-0115

Alternatively, the New Jersey Department of Health provides access to copies of Passaic death certificates vital records documented in the state. To get a death certificate, record seekers must submit the following:

• A completed death certificate request form in English or Spanish;
• A photocopy of a government-issued photo ID;
• The required fee in money order or check;
• Proof of relationship to the record subject (requesters must submit a REG-2 Delegation of Authority to Receive a Certified Copy of Vital Records);

Requesters will need to send the documents via mail or in-person to:

New Jersey Department of Health
Vital Statistics and Registry
P.O. Box 370 - Trenton, NJ 08625-0370.