Process Server & Court Filing in Ocean County, NJ

Courts we file and serve in

5 Ocean County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys via eCourts; self-represented filers use 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 Part complaint, first paper by plaintiff)
Small claims fee: $35.00 (Special Civil Part small claims, one defendant; +$5.00 each additional defendant)
Family law petition fee: $300.00 (complaint for divorce, Family Part; separate $25 parent education fee may apply)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County - Civil Division and Special Civil Part118 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08754(732) 504-0700 ext. 64360Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County - Criminal Division120 Hooper Ave (Ocean County Justice Complex), Toms River, NJ 08753(732) 504-0700 ext. 64320Criminal

Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County - Family Division120 Hooper Ave (Ocean County Justice Complex), Toms River, NJ 08753(732) 504-0700 ext. 64050Family, Juvenile

Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County Courthouse100 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08754(732) 504-0700Civil, Criminal

Ocean County Surrogate's Court118 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08754(732) 929-2011Probate

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

Our services in Ocean County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Ocean County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 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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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Ocean County?

1Court lists e-filing in Ocean County as: Mandatory for attorneys via eCourts; self-represented filers use JEDS. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Ocean County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County - Civil Division and Special Civil Part, Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

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

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