Somerset County
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Dianne Suraci, Interim Records Manager
| Email: | RecordsMgmt@co.somerset.nj.us |
The Office of Records Management and Archives works with all county departments and agencies in organizing and managing both paper and electronic records under the rules set forth by the New Jersey State Division of Enterprise and Revenue Service’s (DORES) Records Management services unit.
The goal of this office is to promote proper records management including disaster recovery preparedness and historic preservation.
Responsibilities include:
- Aiding county departments in records retention scheduling
- Evaluating historical documents and working with the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission for the preservation and conservation of records
- Providing general research and recommendations on best practices and standard procedures regarding records management
- Review and renew the certifications for the electronic document management systems (EDMS) and procedures with State of NJ.
Records not at Archives
Somerset County Office of Records Management & Archives holds many county records, but not all of them.
Check out the list below for records that are held by other county or state government offices and how to access them.
| Vital Records | Department of Health | Vital Statistics | Marriage License |
| Somerset County Tax Board | Tax Board | Somerset County |
| Somerset County Clerk – Land Records | Office of the Clerk - Records Search |
| Court and legal records | Public | NJ Courts |
| Criminal and law enforcement records | New Jersey Criminal History Records Information | New Jersey State Police |
| State Archives | New Jersey Department of State |
*Please note, for the public to request county records, please go to Open Public Records Act (OPRA) | Somerset County
