Process Server & Court Filing in Cape May County, NJ

Courts we file and serve in

4 Cape May County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys; optional for self-represented litigants
E-filing system: NJ Courts eCourts
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $250 (Law Division complaint, first paper by plaintiff; N.J.S.A. 22A:2-25; NJ Judiciary fee schedule)
Small claims fee: $35 Special Civil Part/small claims complaint, one defendant, plus $5 each additional (NJ Judiciary fee schedule)
Family law petition fee: $300 (dissolution of marriage complaint; NJ Judiciary fee schedule)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Superior Court of New Jersey, Cape May County - Civil Division and Special Civil Part9 North Main St (Cape May County Courthouse), Cape May Court House, NJ 08210(609) 402-0100 ext. 47910Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Superior Court of New Jersey, Cape May County Courthouse - Criminal Part9 North Main St, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210(609) 402-0100Criminal

Superior Court of New Jersey, Cape May County - Family Division4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210(609) 402-0100Family, Juvenile

Cape May County Surrogate's Court4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210(609) 463-6666Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Cape May County court information on 1Court

Our services in Cape May County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Cape May County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Cape May County?

1Court lists e-filing in Cape May County as: Yes for attorneys; optional for self-represented litigants. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Cape May County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of New Jersey, Cape May County - Civil Division and Special Civil Part. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

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

$250 (Law Division complaint, first paper by plaintiff; N.J.S.A. 22A:2-25; NJ Judiciary fee schedule), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Cape May 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 Cape May 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 Cape May County, New Jersey