Estate Planning & Probate in Camden County, New Jersey
Most Camden County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Start with your situation below; both paths use Camden County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Camden County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Camden County, probate runs through the Surrogate's Court at 509 Lakeland Road, Blackwood. Electronic probate filing sets Camden County apart — only 5 New Jersey counties accept it, with the rest filing on paper.
Full Camden Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Surrogate's Court
Camden County
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Camden County · County Clerk · Pamela R. Lampitt
Address
Phone
Hours
E-recording
$30 for the first page plus $10 for each additional page.
Full recording details →Verified September 7, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Surrogate's Court
E-filing feature available for members of the Bar for probate of will, administration, and guardianship of minor. Must request account approval before filing. Superior Court "CP" Docket filings cannot use e-filing. Accepts probate filings by mail, FedEx/UPS, or hand-delivery to the secure purple mailbox located to the right of the main door.
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