Form with which an individual may formally accept an appointment as a corporate officer or representative.
Form with which an individual may formally accept an appointment as a corporate officer or representative.
The Surrogate's Office is by appointment only. If you need an appointment, please click below to schedule at our main office in New Brunswick. If you need any special accommodations for your appointment, please call our office at 732-745-3055 to make appointment over the phone.
The Sixth District boasts some of the best beaches along the Jersey Shore and the arts, culture and vibrancy found in downtown centers and thriving suburbs. It covers most of Middlesex County and a good portion of Monmouth County, including the Bayshore and twelve communities on the Atlantic Ocean.
A probate court (sometimes called a surrogate court) is a court that has competence in a jurisdiction to deal with matters of probate and the administration of estates. In some jurisdictions, such courts may be referred to as orphans' courts or courts of ordinary.
The Surrogate's Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. The Surrogate, a Judge of this Court by New Jersey Constitution, is the person who passes on the validity of a Will, gives the executor proof of authority to administer the estate and sees to it that the executor handles the estate properly.
Where do I get a Surrogate certificate in NJ? If you need additional help or documents from the Surrogate's Office, such as a Surrogate Certificate (a document confirming that the will has been probated, and an Executor/Administrator has been appointed), please call us at 973-285-6500.
Surrogate court is a subject-matter jurisdiction court dealing with administration of wills, guardianship, administration of assets, etc. The court also deals with unclaimed property of the deceased, who died without a will.