surrogate.morriscountynj.govMorris County Surrogate Court

Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to content Morris County, NJ This site brought to you by the government of Morris County, NJ County of Morris, NJ Translate this Page Translate via Google Enter Search Term(s): Home About Us Contact Us Online Services Search probated estates Search deeds & records Guardianship Forms Fill out a probate information sheet If you have a will If you don’t have a will Get Surrogate Information Important Notice In an effort to protect the health and welfare of the residents of Morris County from the ongoing public health crisis surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Morris County Surrogate’s Office has suspended in-person applications until further notice. Our office will continue to provide service via phone (973-285-6500), fax (973-829-8599), email ( [email protected] ), and regular mail (, P.O. Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900). All search inquiries should be directed to our online index . We’re sorry for the inconvenience. Please continue to practice social distancing (remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining a distance of approximately 6 feet from others), washing and sanitizing hands, and avoid touching your eye,s nose, and mouth with dirty hands. Download A Citizen’s Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Estates Frequently Asked Questions What does “probate” mean? How do I probate a will in Morris County? How can I get a copy of a will? What is a surrogate certificate, and how can I get mine updated? What do I do if an estate has unclaimed property? Important Notices Any fees must be paid by cash or check only . The Surrogate’s Court does not accept credit cards. The Morris County Surrogate’s Court does not give legal advice . About the Morris County Surrogate’s Court A surrogate is a judicial officer, elected by the people, having jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the administration of estates, and more. Surrogate Heather Darling was first elected to serve the residents of Morris County in 2019. Each term of office is five years. The full title of the office is “Judge of the Surrogate Court.” Learn more about the Surrogate Court , and contact us with your questions. Menu Home About Us Probate Search Probated Estates Search Deeds and Records Wills Managing Estates Guardianship Taxes Glossary Contact Us Address 10 Court St, Fifth Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact Phone: 973-285-6500 Fax: 973-829-8599 Email: [email protected] Policies Accessibility Policy Google Translate Privacy Policy Website Terms of Use Send us your feedback, comments or questions Enter Search Term(s): Morris County on Facebook Morris County on Twitter Morris County on Instagram Morris County on Youtube Morris County on Linkedin Morris County images on Flickr Morris County news as an RSS feed...