Process service and court filing in Somerset County, New Jersey

Courts we file and serve in

4 Somerset County courthouses

E-filing required
Mandatory for attorneys in eCourts case types; permissive for self-represented (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 complaint, first paper)
Small claims fee
$35.00 (Special Civil Part small claim, one defendant; +$5.00 each additional)
Family law petition fee
$300.00 (divorce/dissolution complaint; +$25.00 parent education where applicable)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset County - Civil Division and Special Civil Part40 North Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876(908) 332-7700 ext. 13085Civil, Small Claims, Eviction
Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset County - Criminal Division20 North Bridge St (Somerset County Courthouse), Somerville, NJ 08876(908) 332-7700 ext. 13720Criminal
Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset County - Family Division20 North Bridge St (Somerset County Courthouse), Somerville, NJ 08876(908) 332-7700 ext. 13730Family, Juvenile
Somerset County Surrogate's Court20 Grove St, Somerville, NJ 08876(908) 231-7003Probate

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

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Is e-filing required in Somerset County?

1Court lists e-filing in Somerset County as: Mandatory for attorneys in eCourts case types; permissive for self-represented (JEDS). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Somerset County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset 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 Somerset County?

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

How fast can you serve papers in Somerset 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 Somerset 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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