| Court Name |
Gloucester County Surrogate Court |
Court Address
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17 N Broad St Woodbury, New Jersey 08096
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-856-853-3282 Fax +1-856-853-3311 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/521/Surrogate-Court |
| Local Rules |
Information regarding local rules is available on the court's website. |
| Court Forms |
Forms related to estate matters are accessible through the court's website. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Gloucester 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 |
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. |
| Summary of Services |
Under New Jersey probate practice, a representative in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County. Probate matters for Gloucester County are handled by Gloucester County Surrogate Court in Woodbury. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Gloucester County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Gloucester 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. |