Cape May County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Cape May County, New Jersey.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$250
E-filing
Yes for attorneys; o…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$300

At $250, the civil filing fee in Cape May County is about the same as nearby counties (median $250 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage - Cape May County (Civil Division)

9 N. Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Self-Help & Jury

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Civil Complaint
$250
$250 (Law Division complaint, first paper by plaintiff; N.J.S.A. 22A:2-25; NJ Judiciary fee schedule)
Small Claims
$35
$35 Special Civil Part/small claims complaint, one defendant, plus $5 each additional (NJ Judiciary fee schedule)
Divorce / Family
$300
$300 (dissolution of marriage complaint; NJ Judiciary fee schedule)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Cape May County?

    The civil filing fee in Cape May County, New Jersey is $250 (Law Division complaint, first paper by plaintiff; N.J.S.A. 22A:2-25; NJ Judiciary fee schedule)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Cape May County?

    $35 Special Civil Part/small claims complaint, one defendant, plus $5 each additional (NJ Judiciary fee schedule)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Cape May County?

    $300 (dissolution of marriage complaint; NJ Judiciary fee schedule)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Cape May County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through NJ Courts eCourts.

  • Is there a free online case search for Cape May County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at njcourts.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Cape May County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage - Cape May County (Civil Division), located at 9 N. Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. You can reach the clerk at (609) 402-0100.

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