Process service and court filing in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Courts we file and serve in

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
Middlesex County Courthouse1 John F Kennedy Sq, New Brunswick, NJ 8901(732) 981-3000Criminal, Civil, ProbateE-filing
Middlesex County Family Courthouse120 New St, New Brunswick, NJ 8901(732) 981-3000Family, JuvenileE-filing
Criminal Courthouse701 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ 8840(732) 981-3000CriminalE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Middlesex County court information on 1Court

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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.

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