Hunterdon County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$250.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$300.00

At $250, the civil filing fee in Hunterdon County is about the same as nearby counties (median $250 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage (Vicinage 13), Hunterdon County Civil Division, Hunterdon Justice Center, 65 Park Avenue, Flemington, NJ 08822; statewide filings via Superior Court Clerk's Office, Trenton

Michelle M. Smith, Clerk of the Superior Court (statewide)

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center(908) 332-7700
Jury Service
E-FilingMandatory

NJ Courts eCourts (attorneys) and JEDS (Judiciary Electronic Document Submission, for self-represented litigants) · for attorneys via eCourts in Civil Part/Law Division, Special Civil, and Foreclosure; JEDS permissive for self-represented litigants and case types not yet in eCourts

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Civil Complaint
$250.00
$250.00 - Law Division Civil Part complaint (first paper by plaintiff), per NJ statewide court fee schedule (N.J.S.A. 22A:2)
Small Claims
$35.00
$35.00 - Special Civil Part small claims complaint (one defendant); $5.00 each additional defendant. Special Civil Part (non-small-claims) complaints $50.00 up to $5,000 and $75.00 over $5,000
Divorce / Family
$300.00
$300.00 - Chancery Division Family Part complaint (first paper) for divorce/dissolution; additional $25.00 parent education fee may apply

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Hunterdon County, New Jersey is $250.00 - Law Division Civil Part complaint (first paper by plaintiff), per NJ statewide court fee schedule (N.J.S.A. 22A:2)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Hunterdon County?

    $35.00 - Special Civil Part small claims complaint (one defendant); $5.00 each additional defendant. Special Civil Part (non-small-claims) complaints $50.00 up to $5,000 and $75.00 over $5,000.

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

    $300.00 - Chancery Division Family Part complaint (first paper) for divorce/dissolution; additional $25.00 parent education fee may apply.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Hunterdon County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through NJ Courts eCourts. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Hunterdon County?

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Hunterdon County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage (Vicinage 13), Hunterdon County Civil Division, Hunterdon Justice Center, 65 Park Avenue, Flemington, NJ 08822; statewide filings via Superior Court Clerk's Office, Trenton. You can reach the clerk at (908) 824-9750.

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