| Court Name |
Mercer County Surrogate’s Court |
Court Address
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640 S Broad St Trenton, New Jersey 08650-0068
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-609-989-6331 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-surrogate |
| Local Rules |
https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-surrogate#pagebody |
| Court Forms |
https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-surrogate#pagebody |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Mercer County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Under New Jersey probate practice, a representative in Mercer 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 Mercer County. Mercer County Surrogate’s Court, located in Trenton, handles probate administration for Mercer County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Mercer County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Mercer County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New Jersey and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |