Estate Planning & Probate in Gloucester County, New Jersey
There are two reasons people look up Gloucester County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Gloucester County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County, probate runs through the Surrogate's Court at 17 N. Broad St., Woodbury.
Full Gloucester Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Surrogate's Court
Gloucester County
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Gloucester County · County Clerk · James N. Hogan
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Phone
Fax
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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
The Surrogate's Office accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover, as well as check or cash. Checks must be made payable to "The Gloucester County Surrogate." A $20 processing fee applies to returned checks. Document search appointments are scheduled in 2-hour intervals; call 856-853-3286 to schedule. All searchers must follow the Surrogate's public search policy.
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