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Salem County Clerk's Office

Salem County

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110 5th Street, Salem, NJ 08079
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110 5th Street, Salem, NJ 08079
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About visiting the probate court

About the probate clerk of court in Salem County, New Jersey

A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.

While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of New Jersey.

While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Salem County Clerk's Office to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.

In Salem County, New Jersey, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Salem County, New Jersey, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.

About visiting the probate court

About probate judges in Salem County, New Jersey

A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.

While a probate judge in New Jersey may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.

In Salem County, New Jersey, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.
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Helpful resources for probate in New Jersey

Probate can be notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin.

We get it, and that’s why we've pulled together a comprehensive probate guide for New Jersey that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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About visiting the probate court

Call ahead before visiting the Salem County Clerk's Office

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Salem County Clerk's Office is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Salem County Clerk's Office is: (856) 935-7510

The hours of operation listed for the Salem County Clerk's Office are:

Monday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Reviews of the Salem County Clerk's Office

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10 months ago

I just spoke to a very nice woman in the Clerks office. I had to correct the spelling of my Full First Name on everything. She was extremely helpful, cheerful and ensured me the correction can be done. God Bless her. It is a nightmare to prove you are the person that never used her full birthname, and now it is causing me much stress to correct everything! Everyone takes time to complain on the reviews, well kudos to the Clerk's Office free lunch for all employees! TY (:

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4 years ago

Absolutely no help and no desire to even try and help... no wonder so many dog on Delaware.... hire people with some compassion and a brain

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2 years ago

Register of Deeds did not return phone calls and would not look for my deed,

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3 years ago

👑Great food an service👑

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