Process Server & Court Filing in Essex County, NJ

Courts we file and serve in

4 Essex 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

Essex County Courthouse50 W Market St, Newark, NJ 7102(973) 693-5700Criminal, Civil, Probate, Civil, Criminal, Family, ProbateE-filing

Wilentz Justice Complex212 Washington St, Newark, NJ 7102(973) 693-5800Family, Juvenile, Criminal, FelonyE-filing

Veterans Courthouse50 W Market St, Newark, NJ 7102(973) 693-6700Criminal, Civil, Criminal, Veterans AffairsE-filing

Newark Municipal Court31 Green St, Newark, NJ 7102(973) 733-6520Traffic, Misdemeanor, Code ViolationsE-filing

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

Our services in Essex County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Essex 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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Other counties we cover

All New Jersey counties

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How to start an order

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Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

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 Essex County?

1Court lists e-filing in Essex 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 Essex County courthouses hear civil cases?

Essex County Courthouse, Veterans Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex County, New Jersey