| Court Name |
Middlesex County Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
|
75 Bayard St New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-732-745-3051 Fax +1-732-745-3270 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-community-services/office-of-the-surrogate |
| Local Rules |
https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-community-services/office-of-the-surrogate |
| Court Forms |
https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-community-services/office-of-the-surrogate |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Middlesex County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. |
| Summary of Services |
Under New Jersey probate practice, a representative in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County. Probate matters for Middlesex County are handled by Middlesex County Surrogate's Court in New Brunswick. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Middlesex County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Middlesex County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New Jersey, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |