How to check encumbrance judgement on property in NJ

[Terry S.]

Hi everyone:

Was just wondering if I can get some suggestions on whether there is a easier way to check if there is any encumbrance judgement on a property. Of course I can always go to the municipal court I suppose, but does a easier way exist, perhaps something online :)

I know to check wetland or some of the tax lien the NJ state website is a pretty good source, so it feels a bit annoying to physically go to the court just to check this one single item while all the other things are all available online.

Btw, anyone can advise if there is other things I need to check before hand before buying a tax deed? Because one auction usually has so many tax deed to sell, it might not be feasible to do title search on too many of them so I'm thinking I kind of have to take on this part myself. 

Thanks very much.