Sussex County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$250
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$300

At $250, the civil filing fee in Sussex County is about the same as nearby counties (median $230 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris/Sussex Vicinage - Sussex County Judicial Center (Civil, Family and Special Civil Part filings)

47 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center(862) 397-5700
Jury Service
E-FilingMandatory

NJ Judiciary eCourts and JEDS (Judiciary Electronic Document Submission) · for attorneys in the Civil Part of the Law Division (and General Equity); permissive for self-represented litigants via eCourts/JEDS

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Civil Complaint
$250
$250 (first paper/complaint by plaintiff, Law Division Civil Part) per statewide NJ fee schedule effective January 23, 2018
Small Claims
$35
$35 for a single defendant, plus $5 for each additional defendant (Small Claims, Special Civil Part)
Divorce / Family
$300
$300 (first paper) for a divorce/dissolution complaint; an additional $25 parent education fee may apply

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Sussex County, New Jersey is $250 (first paper/complaint by plaintiff, Law Division Civil Part) per statewide NJ fee schedule effective January 23, 2018.

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

    $35 for a single defendant, plus $5 for each additional defendant (Small Claims, Special Civil Part)

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

    $300 (first paper) for a divorce/dissolution complaint; an additional $25 parent education fee may apply.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through NJ Judiciary eCourts and JEDS. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Sussex County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris/Sussex Vicinage - Sussex County Judicial Center (Civil, Family and Special Civil Part filings), located at 47 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860. You can reach the clerk at (862) 397-5700.

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