Process service and court filing in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
4 Hunterdon County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys via eCourts in Civil Part/Law Division, Special Civil, and Foreclosure; JEDS permissive for self-represented litigants and case types not yet in eCourts
- E-filing system
- NJ Courts eCourts (attorneys) and JEDS (Judiciary Electronic Document Submission, for self-represented litigants)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $250.00 - Law Division Civil Part complaint (first paper by plaintiff), per NJ statewide court fee schedule (N.J.S.A. 22A:2)
- Small claims fee
- $35.00 - Special Civil Part small claims complaint (one defendant); $5.00 each additional defendant. Special Civil Part (non-small-claims) complaints $50.00 up to $5,000 and $75.00 over $5,000
- Family law petition fee
- $300.00 - Chancery Division Family Part complaint (first paper) for divorce/dissolution; additional $25.00 parent education fee may apply
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Hunterdon County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Hunterdon 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.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Hunterdon County?
1Court lists e-filing in Hunterdon County as: Mandatory for attorneys via eCourts in Civil Part/Law Division, Special Civil, and Foreclosure; JEDS permissive for self-represented litigants and case types not yet in eCourts. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Hunterdon County courthouses hear civil cases?
Superior Court of New Jersey, Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County?
$250.00 - Law Division Civil Part complaint (first paper by plaintiff), per NJ statewide court fee schedule (N.J.S.A. 22A:2), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.