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| Court Name | Cape May County Surrogate's Court |
| Court Address |
9 N Main St, 3rd Floor Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-609-463-6666 Fax - Email See website |
| Court Website | https://capemaycountynj.gov/545/Surrogate |
| Local Rules | https://capemaycountynj.gov/545/Surrogate |
| Court Forms | https://capemaycountynj.gov/545/Surrogate |
| Court Fees | Court costs for Cape May County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open | Appointments Required |
| Summary of Services | Under New Jersey probate practice, a representative in Cape May County can be required to post a bond unless waived. The amount reflects the personal estate value. |
| Court History | New Jersey administers probate through the Surrogate's Court in each county, with the Superior Court Chancery Division handling contested matters for Cape May County. Probate matters for Cape May County are handled by Cape May County Surrogate's Court in Cape May Court House. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Cape May County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | Some Cape May County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New Jersey, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |
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