Process Server & Court Filing in Mercer County, NJ

Courts we file and serve in

4 Mercer County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys in eCourts case types; permissive for self-represented (JEDS)
E-filing system: eCourts (attorneys); JEDS (self-represented)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $250.00 (Law Division civil complaint, first paper)
Small claims fee: $35.00 (Special Civil Part small claim, one defendant; +$5.00 each additional)
Family law petition fee: $300.00 (divorce/dissolution complaint; +$25.00 parent education where applicable)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County - Civil Division and Special Civil Part175 South Broad St (Mercer County Civil Courthouse), Trenton, NJ 08650(609) 571-4200 ext. 76019Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County - Criminal Division400 South Warren St (Mercer County Criminal Courthouse), Trenton, NJ 08650(609) 571-4200 ext. 74074Criminal

Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County - Family Division175 South Broad St (Mercer County Civil Courthouse), Trenton, NJ 08650(609) 571-4200Family, Juvenile

Mercer County Surrogate's Court175 South Broad St, 4th Floor, Room 420, Trenton, NJ 08650(609) 989-6331Probate

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

Our services in Mercer County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Mercer 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.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Mercer County?

1Court lists e-filing in Mercer County as: Mandatory for attorneys in eCourts case types; permissive for self-represented (JEDS). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Mercer County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer 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 Mercer County?

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

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