> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.njpropertyrecords.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.njpropertyrecords.com/fundamentals/search/layout-of-the-search-page/2-search-criteria-options.md).

# 2: Search Criteria Options

![](/files/OIW3gct7oM2wI1GdxxLc)

Each Search Database offers specific ways to search.\
\
\&#xNAN;*For Tax Assessment data, you can search by:*

* Address;
* Block & lot;
* Owner(s) name.

*For Sales History, you can search by:*

* Sale date;
* Block & lot;
* Owner(s) name.

*For Foreclosures, you can search by:*

* Recorded date;
* Block & lot;
* Address;

### About Advanced Search

Additionally, each Search Database offers a powerful advanced search option that allows you to set custom search parameters. You can save your search settings as a custom template for convenient re-use.

{% hint style="info" %}
See the [Glossary](/extras/glossary.md#advanced-search-criteria-definitions) for definitions of all the available Advanced Search parameters.
{% endhint %}

To start a new customized, advanced search template:

1. From a Search Database, click the **Advanced** tab; then click **New Custom Search**.
2. Enter a **Name** for the custom search.
3. Locate filters via **Categories** or use the search bar under **Available Filters**.
4. Use the checkboxes to choose your desired filters.\
   Your chosen filters are listed under Selected Filters. 
5.  Optionally change the display order of your selected filters by clicking, dragging, and dropping them.
6. Click **Save Template**.\
   The filters you've chosen appear in the Advanced Search box.
7. Completed the advanced search form, then click **Search**.\
   The results populate in the Results Grid.

{% hint style="success" %}
At any time, you can return to Advanced Search and select your search template from the **Select Template** dropdown menu.
{% endhint %}

![How to conduct an Advanced Search, including saving custom search criteria as a template.](/files/unQjJvCk0iHCNCHUN7SZ)


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