LAW DIVISION
Special Civil Part Fees*
Small Claims - $3,000 Limit and $5,000 for Return of Security Deposits
Summons & Complaint $15 + postage
Each additional defendant $ 2 + postage
Complaint w/counterclaim, cross-claim or third party complaint
(maximum demand $3,000, except $5,000 for actions seeking the
return of security deposits)
$32
Each additional defendant $ 2
Landlord / Tenant
Summons & Complaint $25 + mileage**
Each additional defendant $ 2
Warrant of Removal $15 + mileage**
Special Civil Part - $15,000 Limit
Complaint w/ or w/o counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party
complaint (up to $3000) $32 plus service by mail fee
Complaint w/ or w/o counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party
complaint ($3001 - $15,000) $50 plus service by mail fee
Each additional defendant $ 2
Filing of appearance or answer to complaint (other than tenancy or
small claims) $15
Motion No fee
Order to Show Cause No fee
Service of Process by Mail (each defendant) $ 7
Writ of Execution $ 5
Advertising property under execution $10
Selling property under execution $10
* Fees are subject to change.
** Mileage rates can be located on the Judiciary Web Site at www.njcourtsonline.com.
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LAW DIVISION
Civil Part Fees*
Complaint $200
Order to Show Cause $ 30
Answer, Answer w/cross-claim, Motion (if first paper), Amended
Answer adding new defendant $135
Answer w/counterclaim or 3rd party complaint $200
Third Party Complaint or Counterclaims (after answer filed) $ 65
Motion (Pre and Post Judgment) $ 30
Transfer Case from Civil Part to Special Civil Part $ 15
CHANCERY DIVISION
(GENERAL EQUITY AND PROBATE)
Fees
Complaint (General Equity, Foreclosure) $200
Order to Show Cause $ 30
Answer, Answer and Counterclaim $135
Motion (Pre and Post Judgment) $ 30
Other Fees
Filing of Notice of Appeal (Supreme Court and Appellate Division) $200
Notice of Appeal (Trial Court) $ 10
Warrant of Satisfaction of Judgment $ 35
Notice of Application for Wage Execution $ 30
Discharging Lien $ 5
Jury of six persons $ 50
*Fees are subject to change.
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