PUBLIC NOTICE
In an effort to protect and keep residents safe from the Spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), there will be no public access to the Ocean County Surrogates Offices, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020. However, we are still processing all Surrogate business as follows:
1. MAIL: PLEASE ADDRESS ALL REGULAR MAIL, UPS or FEDEX as follows:
OCEAN COUNTY SURROGATE'S COURT
P.O. BOX 2191
118 WASHINGTON STREET
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08754-2191
2. DROPBOX:
Our drop box is located in the lobby of the main entrance of 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ (PINK BOX MARKED SURROGATE'S OFFICE). All drop offs must be marked with "Ocean County Surrogate's Office, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08754".
We encourage you to make use of the resources on our website that may answer many of your questions. If you wish to begin the probate process, kindly click the link below to review the Estate Information Sheet that must be completed to initiate the process. Instructions are also included for your convenience.
Click here for Information on Probate Proceedings Residents are encouraged to contact the Ocean County Surrogate's Office via phone at 732-929-2011 to speak with a member of the office in order to address questions and filing needs. Due to our high call volume, you may need to leave a voicemail. Please allow 24 hours during normal business hours for a return call.
We thank you for your patience and consideration during this time.
JEFFREY W. MORAN
Ocean County Surrogate