Process service and court filing in Middlesex County, New Jersey
3 Middlesex County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (most civil via eCourts; JEDS where unavailable; permissive for self-represented)
- E-filing system
- NJ Judiciary eCourts; JEDS for 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)
- 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
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Middlesex County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Middlesex 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.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Middlesex County?
1Court lists e-filing in Middlesex County as: Mandatory for attorneys (most civil via eCourts; JEDS where unavailable; permissive for self-represented). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Middlesex County courthouses hear civil cases?
Middlesex County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.