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Passaic County Superior Court

Passaic County

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77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
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http://www.passaiccountynj.org/
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(973) 653-2910
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About visiting the probate court

About visiting the Passaic County Superior Court

The term probate court is a common term loosely referring to the probate division located within a state or county courthouse. In the state of New Jersey, the Surrogate Court is the level of court responsible for overseeing matters related to probate court.

Passaic County Superior Court is listed as a registered probate court within Passaic County, New Jersey.

In most instances within New Jersey, there is at least one Surrogate Court courthouse location within each county. Sometimes a county may have multiple courthouses and may also have multiple probate court locations. Such is often the case in larger metropolis counties where population is dense or also in spread-out, rural counties, which may use a courthouse annex or satellite office system to accommodate nearby citizens with easier access in proximity or distance.

About visiting the probate court

Who to speak with when visiting the Passaic County probate court

Upon visiting the Passaic County Superior Court, look for signs or directions to the probate division within the main courthouse. Once you’ve located the probate division, make your way to any reception desks and ask to speak with a probate clerk or probate judge. The probate clerk at Passaic County Superior Court may or may not require appointments based upon the busyness of the probate court, so it’s a great idea to call ahead.

Plan ahead to be early in case available parking is limited and be prepared for formal security measures upon entering the building, as courthouses are official state and federal property. This generally includes passing through metal detectors and allowing search of any belongings.

Many courthouses do not allow cell phones, so keep that in mind as your phone may need to be turned off upon entering the courthouse, or even left outside.
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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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Call ahead before visiting the Passaic County Superior Court

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 Passaic County Superior Court 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 Passaic County Superior Court is: (973) 653-2910

The hours of operation listed for the Passaic County Superior Court 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 Passaic County Superior Court

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2 years ago

If they stopped the endless Musical Chairs of Judges that's been going on for like 3 years, maybe they could actually schedule and resolve some of our cases that have been going stagnant for years? Before our clients go bankrupt? That would be nice. Not to mention there's a good chance you'll get shot on your way walking to the courthouse.

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a year ago

If I could give zero stars I would. Family court services are a joke! Thanks for completely misinforming me and then having the nerve to act so condescending when I ask questions. This is what our taxes pay for; complete incompetence. However, there are one or two people who went above and beyond and I'm only sorry they have to work in such a messed up place. Warning to anyone dealing with a family court issue. The people who work there are so rude and will make you feel like an idiot for asking questions. If you can afford a lawyer or get a free lawyer, do it. Insane......

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3 years ago

I have to say that when though I lost the case, the people that helped me here really did an incredible job trying to help me to the best of their abilities! From the lady and gentleman looking up the records for a title search in records and the gentlemen in records that helped with all the info on a Sheriff's sale I felt they were truly helping the person and not working for the rich! Thanks to them I lost my case, but my life has moved on!

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a year ago

This is the most poorly run establishment I have dealt with in New Jersey!!

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a year ago

I prefer the old courthouse with the dome to the rectangle at 401 grand

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