Process Server & Court Filing in Hudson County, NJ

Courts we file and serve in

3 Hudson County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (most civil via eCourts; JEDS where eCourts unavailable)
E-filing system: NJ Judiciary eCourts; JEDS for self-represented / case types not yet in eCourts
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $250.00 (Law Division Civil Part complaint/first paper)
Small claims fee: $35.00 (one defendant) + $5.00 each additional (Special Civil small claims); regular $50 (≤$5,000) / $75 (>$5,000)
Family law petition fee: $300.00 (divorce complaint) + $25.00 parent-education if minor children
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Hudson County Courthouse595 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 7306(201) 748-4400Criminal, Civil, Probate, Civil, Criminal, Family, ProbateE-filing

William J. Brennan Courthouse583 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 7306(201) 748-4400Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, Traffic, Civil, CriminalE-filing

Hudson Family Courthouse595 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 7306(201) 748-5300Family, Juvenile, Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Child SupportE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Hudson County court information on 1Court

Our services in Hudson County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Hudson 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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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 Hudson County?

1Court lists e-filing in Hudson County as: Mandatory for attorneys (most civil via eCourts; JEDS where eCourts unavailable). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Hudson County courthouses hear civil cases?

Hudson County Courthouse, William J. Brennan Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

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

How fast can you serve papers in Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson County, New Jersey