Process service and court filing in Salem County, New Jersey
4 Salem County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes - attorneys are required to file electronically in eCourts for case types where available; self-represented litigants may file via JEDS
- E-filing system
- NJ Courts eCourts (attorneys) and JEDS - Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (self-represented)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $250.00 - Law Division civil complaint (first paper by plaintiff); NJ Judiciary statewide filing fee schedule, effective January 23, 2018
- Small claims fee
- $35.00 for one defendant plus $5.00 each additional defendant - Special Civil Part small claims; NJ Judiciary statewide fee schedule, effective January 23, 2018
- Family law petition fee
- $300.00 - complaint (first paper) in divorce/dissolution of civil union or domestic partnership actions; NJ Judiciary statewide fee schedule, effective January 23, 2018
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Salem County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Salem 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.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Salem County?
1Court lists e-filing in Salem County as: Yes - attorneys are required to file electronically in eCourts for case types where available; self-represented litigants may file via JEDS. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Salem County courthouses hear civil cases?
Superior Court of New Jersey, Salem 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 Salem County?
$250.00 - Law Division civil complaint (first paper by plaintiff); NJ Judiciary statewide filing fee schedule, effective January 23, 2018, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Salem 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 Salem County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.