Process Server & Court Filing in Bergen County, NJ

Courts we file and serve in

3 Bergen County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (must e-file in eCourts where available; JEDS where not)
E-filing system: NJ Judiciary eCourts (Civil/Special Civil/Foreclosure/General Equity); JEDS fallback
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $250.00 (Law Division Civil Part complaint/first paper; statewide)
Small claims fee: $35.00 (one defendant) + $5.00 each additional (Special Civil small claims); regular Special Civil $50 (≤$5,000) / $75 (>$5,000)
Family law petition fee: $300.00 (divorce complaint) + $25.00 parenting workshop if custody/parenting time (up to $325.00)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Bergen County Justice Center10 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 7601(201) 221-0700Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, Traffic, Criminal, FelonyE-filing

Bergen County Courthouse Annex327 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 7652(201) 225-7100Family, Juvenile, Civil, ProbateE-filing

Fort Lee Municipal Court309 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ 7024(201) 592-3500Traffic, Misdemeanor, Code ViolationsE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Bergen County court information on 1Court

Our services in Bergen County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Bergen County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Bergen County?

1Court lists e-filing in Bergen County as: Mandatory for attorneys (must e-file in eCourts where available; JEDS where not). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Bergen County courthouses hear civil cases?

Bergen County Justice Center, Bergen County Courthouse Annex. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Bergen County?

$250.00 (Law Division Civil Part complaint/first paper; statewide), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Bergen County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Bergen County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Bergen County, New Jersey