| Court Name |
Warren County Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
|
323 Front St Belvidere, New Jersey 07823
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-908-475-6223 Fax +1-908-475-4219 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.warrencountynj.gov/government/warren-county-surrogate-s-court |
| Local Rules |
See website or contact the court for details |
| Court Forms |
See website or contact the court for details |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Warren 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 - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
A representative administering an estate in Warren County may need to post a bond under New Jersey law, though a will can waive it. The amount is generally based on the value of the personal estate. |
| Court History |
Probate for Warren County runs through New Jersey's county Surrogate's Court, with disputes resolved in the Superior Court Chancery Division. In Belvidere, Warren County Surrogate's Court serves Warren County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Warren County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Warren 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. |