Process Server & Court Filing in Passaic County, NJ

Courts we file and serve in

4 Passaic County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (eCourts - Law Division civil, Special Civil, General Equity, Family); self-represented via JEDS
E-filing system: NJ Courts eCourts (attorneys) / JEDS (self-represented)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $250.00 (Law Division civil complaint)
Small claims fee: $35.00 (Special Civil Part, Small Claims, 1 defendant; +$5.00 each additional)
Family law petition fee: $300.00 (divorce/dissolution complaint; +$25.00 parent education if minor children)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic County - Civil Division and Special Civil Part77 Hamilton St, Paterson, NJ 07505(973) 653-2910 ext. 24260Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic County - Criminal Division77 Hamilton St, Paterson, NJ 07505(973) 653-2910 ext. 24397Criminal

Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic County - Family Division401 Grand St, 8th Floor (Passaic County Admin Building), Paterson, NJ 07505(973) 653-2910 ext. 24390Family, Juvenile

Passaic County Surrogate's Court71 Hamilton St, Room 101, Paterson, NJ 07505(973) 881-4760Probate

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

Our services in Passaic County

What we do and how fast

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

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Passaic County?

1Court lists e-filing in Passaic County as: Mandatory for attorneys (eCourts - Law Division civil, Special Civil, General Equity, Family); self-represented via JEDS. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Passaic County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic 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 Passaic County?

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

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