Process Server & Court Filing in Union County, NJ

Courts we file and serve in

4 Union County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (eCourts); 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 Part, first paper by plaintiff)
Small claims fee: $35.00 (Special Civil Part / Small Claims, one defendant; +$5.00 each additional)
Family law petition fee: $300.00 (divorce complaint; plus $25.00 parent education fee where applicable)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County - Civil Division and Special Civil Part2 Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07207(908) 787-1650 ext. 22160Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County - Criminal Division2 Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07207(908) 787-1650 ext. 21250Criminal

Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County - Family Division2 Cherry St (Union Family Courthouse, Cherry Street Annex), Elizabeth, NJ 07207(908) 787-1650 ext. 21320Family, Juvenile

Union County Surrogate's Court2 Broad St, 2nd Floor (Union County Courthouse), Elizabeth, NJ 07207(908) 527-4280Probate

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

Our services in Union County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Union 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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Other counties we cover

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Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Union County?

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

Which Union County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of New Jersey, Union 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 Union County?

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

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