Closing-Day Packet — Gloucester County, New Jersey

Who to call

• Deed recording / transfer

  Gloucester County Clerk (records deeds)

  Phone

  856-384-4530

  Website

  https://gloucestercountynj.gov/322/County-Clerk

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/nj/gov/county/counties.shtml · Verified 2026-10-14

• County clerk / court records

  Gloucester County Clerk

  Phone

  856-384-4530

  Website

  https://gloucestercountynj.gov/322/County-Clerk

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-county-election-officials.shtml · Verified 2026-10-14

• Pay or check property taxes

  Municipal tax collector (each municipality in Gloucester County)

  Phone

  Not yet verified — see Sources

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/programs/tax_collector_docs/elements_of_tax_sales_nj.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Clayton Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0801)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Deptford Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0802)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  East Greenwich Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0803)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Elk Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0804)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Franklin Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0805)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Glassboro Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0806)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Gloucester County Board of Taxation (county)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Website

  https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/1152/Board-of-Taxation

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/CountyBoardsofTaxation.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Greenwich Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0807)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Harrison Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0808)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Logan Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0809)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Mantua Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0810)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Monroe Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0811)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  National Park Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0812)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Newfield Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0813)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Paulsboro Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0814)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Pitman Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0815)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  South Harrison Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0816)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Swedesboro Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0817)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Washington Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0818)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Wenonah Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0819)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  West Deptford Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0820)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Westville Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0821)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Woodbury City tax assessor (municipal; district 0822)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Woodbury Hgts Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0823)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Woolwich Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0824)

  Phone

  856-307-6445

  Verified against: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14

What to bring

• government-issued photo ID for each person signing
• the payment your closing agent specified, in the form they specified (confirm amount and method the day before)
• signed copies of the purchase agreement and any amendments
• proof of homeowner's insurance if your lender or closing agent asked for it
• any document your closing agent, lender, or attorney listed in their closing instructions
• a pen and this packet.

Transfer & recording facts — New Jersey

Day-of checklist

1. Morning: confirm time, place, amount, and payment method with your closing agent.
2. Call the recording office above if any recording question is still open — do not assume it can be answered at the table.
3. Bring ID and payment (§ What to bring).
4. Read each document before signing; ask for any blank or changed figure to be explained before you sign.
5. Get a copy of every signed document before you leave.
6. Ask when and where the deed will be recorded, and how you will receive the recorded copy.
7. After closing: keep the recorded deed, the settlement statement, and the tax office contact above together — property tax questions after closing go to the treasurer/tax office listed above.

Sources

1. Gloucester County Clerk (records deeds) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/nj/gov/county/counties.shtml · Verified 2026-10-14
2. Gloucester County Clerk — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-county-election-officials.shtml · Verified 2026-10-14
3. Municipal tax collector (each municipality in Gloucester County) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/programs/tax_collector_docs/elements_of_tax_sales_nj.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
4. Clayton Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0801) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
5. Deptford Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0802) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
6. East Greenwich Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0803) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
7. Elk Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0804) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
8. Franklin Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0805) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
9. Glassboro Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0806) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
10. Gloucester County Board of Taxation (county) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/CountyBoardsofTaxation.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
11. Greenwich Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0807) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
12. Harrison Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0808) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
13. Logan Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0809) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
14. Mantua Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0810) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
15. Monroe Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0811) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
16. National Park Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0812) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
17. Newfield Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0813) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
18. Paulsboro Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0814) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
19. Pitman Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0815) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
20. South Harrison Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0816) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
21. Swedesboro Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0817) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
22. Washington Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0818) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
23. Wenonah Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0819) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
24. West Deptford Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0820) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
25. Westville Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0821) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
26. Woodbury City tax assessor (municipal; district 0822) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
27. Woodbury Hgts Boro tax assessor (municipal; district 0823) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
28. Woolwich Twp tax assessor (municipal; district 0824) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/assessor/statewidebycounty.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
29. Gloucester County Department of Health & Senior Services (local health department D0800) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/health/lh/documents/Municipalities_LHDs.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
30. Planning Board | Gloucester County, NJ (county) - Gloucester — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://gloucestercountynj.gov/612/Planning-Board · Verified 2026-10-14
31. Clayton Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0801) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
32. Deptford Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0802) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
33. East Greenwich Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0803) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
34. Elk Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0804) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
35. Franklin Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0805) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
36. Glassboro Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0806) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
37. Greenwich Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0807) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
38. Harrison Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0808) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
39. Logan Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0809) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
40. Mantua Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0810) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
41. Monroe Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0811) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
42. National Park Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0812) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
43. Newfield Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0813) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
44. Paulsboro Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0814) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
45. Pitman Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0815) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
46. South Harrison Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0816) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
47. Swedesboro Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0817) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
48. Washington Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0818) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
49. Wenonah Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0819) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
50. West Deptford Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0820) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
51. Westville Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0821) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
52. Woodbury City construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0822) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
53. Woodbury Heights Boro construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0823) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
54. Woolwich Twp construction office (municipal UCC enforcing agency; code 0824) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Gloucester" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_ora/muniroster.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
55. NJ DLGS Local Finance Notice 2025-17 (Land Bank Law guidance) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "STATEWIDE" · Source: https://nj.gov/dca/dlgs/lfns/2025/2025-17.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
56. NJ DCA Division of Codes and Standards - Bureaus, Offices & Programs — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "STATEWIDE" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/offices/ · Verified 2026-10-14
57. New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) — NJ_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "" · Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/homebuyers-and-renters/homebuyers/ · Verified 2026-10-14
58. nj-transfer_tax-guide-rtf-payment-20261020 — NJ Division of Taxation · https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/GraduatedPercentFeePolicies.pdf · Retrieved 2026-10-20
59. nj-deed_recording-guide-gitrep-role-20261020 — NJ Division of Taxation · https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/gitrepfaqs.shtml · Retrieved 2026-10-20