Estate Planning & Probate in Morris County, New Jersey
There are two reasons people look up Morris 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 Morris County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Morris 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 Morris County, probate runs through the Surrogate's Court at 10 Court St., 5th Floor, Morristown. Electronic probate filing sets Morris County apart — only 5 New Jersey counties accept it, with the rest filing on paper.
Full Morris Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Surrogate's Court
Morris County
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Phone
Hours
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Morris County · County Clerk · Ann F. Grossi
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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
Can file probate matters or estate administration online via CBS-NJ eProbate system (efile.cbs-nj.com), by mail, or in person. Morris County pioneered the eProbate platform now adopted by other NJ surrogates. All appointments must be scheduled in advance. No walk-in appointments permitted. Last appointment at 3:00 PM.
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