Estate Planning & Probate in Monmouth County, New Jersey
There are two reasons people look up Monmouth County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Surrogate's Court.
The Probate Process in Monmouth 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 Monmouth County, probate runs through the Surrogate's Court at Hall of Records, One East Main Street, Freehold. Monmouth County is one of 5 New Jersey counties that accept probate e-filing; most probate courts in the state still take filings on paper.
Full Monmouth Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Surrogate's Court
Monmouth County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Monmouth County · County Clerk · Christine Giordano Hanlon
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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 launched an online eFile service allowing residents and professionals to securely access the probate process online from anywhere. AI platform available on website and phone system (732-431-7330) provides 24/7 multilingual information on probate, estates, and all services. Recognized as one of the "AI 50 Public Sector Innovators" nationally.
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