New Jersey court and agency filing fees

Fees listed on official pages

Small claims: the NJ Courts small-claims page lists $35 for one defendant and $5 for each additional defendant. Security-deposit disputes may use small claims when the claim fits that court’s rules; confirm the correct court and limit.

Divorce: the NJ Courts divorce page lists a $300 plaintiff filing fee and a $175 defendant response fee. A $25 parenting-workshop fee may apply when required. Check the page for current payment and filing instructions.

Landlord-tenant: the NJ Courts page lists a $50 filing fee for one defendant, $5 for each additional defendant, and a $7 Special Civil Part service fee. Confirm the current total for your case.

Adult name change: the NJ Courts page lists a $250 filing fee. LLC formation: NJ Treasury lists a $100 Certificate of Formation fee and a $75 annual report fee. Annual report charges are separate from formation.

Wage complaint: this is an NJ Department of Labor administrative process, not a court filing. The official NJDOL filing page reviewed for this guide does not list a filing charge; confirm directly with the agency.

How to use the fee information

These are source-reported amounts, not a quote for every situation. A filing can include an additional defendant, service, workshop, copy, mailing, or later case fee. The court or agency may update fees after this page is checked. Use the linked official source for the exact case type and current amount.

Luneford’s preparation price is separate from these government charges. A service checkout does not pay a court or state fee unless the checkout specifically says it does. Pay the court or agency through its approved method and save the receipt.

If you cannot afford a New Jersey court filing fee, review the official fee-waiver criteria and application. The court decides whether you qualify. Submit the request with your case papers as instructed and do not assume the fee is waived until you receive the court’s decision.

Start with the official instructions

Use the official court or agency page linked here as the controlling source. Read the page from beginning to end, including links to forms, filing methods, and notices. A summary cannot replace the current instructions, and a page may change after you have saved a copy. Confirm the rules again just before submitting anything.

Make a short list of the actions required for your situation. Separate what you must do from what the court, clerk, agency, or other party does. Do not assume that a payment, upload, or confirmation means a filing has been accepted or a deadline has been met. Keep the official confirmation and check the status using the instructions provided by the responsible office.

Organize information before filing

Gather the original records that support the information you plan to submit. Use exact legal names, complete mailing addresses, dates, and amounts. Keep a separate timeline of important events and attach or label supporting records only as the official instructions require. Never alter an original record to make it fit a form.

Make a copy of each completed form and attachment before you submit it. Store the copy, proof of delivery, receipts, electronic confirmation, and later notices in one place. If a document is returned for correction, keep the notice and follow its specific directions rather than starting over based on a guess.

Choose an accepted filing method

Court and agency filing methods are not interchangeable. A page may allow online filing for some case types and require mail or in-person delivery for others. Verify device, file-format, size, signature, and case-type rules before uploading a document. If you are unsure whether a method is available for your case, contact the responsible office using the official directory.

For in-person filing, verify the courthouse address, division, room, office hours, and fee before traveling. For mail, use the exact address and retain mailing proof. For online filing, save the submission receipt and check for messages requesting changes. A submitted document may still need review before it is accepted.

Track dates and follow-up

Read every notice as soon as it arrives and record any response, hearing, or payment date on a calendar. The date a document is submitted, received, served, or accepted can matter in different ways. Use the official notice to identify the event that controls your next step. Do not rely on an informal estimate of processing time.

If you move, change your phone number, or update your email address while a matter is pending, follow the court or agency procedure for updating contact information. Keep proof of the update. If you miss a deadline or receive an order you do not understand, seek qualified legal help promptly rather than assuming the matter will wait.

Know what this guide can and cannot do

This guide is general information based on linked official sources. It is not a decision about your rights, a prediction of what a judge or agency will do, or a substitute for legal advice. The facts of a particular matter can change which form, court, deadline, service method, or fee applies.

Luneford is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. A document-preparation tool can organize answers and explain steps, but it cannot verify every fact or represent you. You are responsible for reviewing the final document, signing it, filing it with the correct office, serving any required person, and following later instructions.

Official sources

• njcourts.gov/self-help/small-claims-court
• njcourts.gov/self-help/divorce
• njcourts.gov/self-help/landlord-tenant
• njcourts.gov/self-help/name-change/name-change-adults
• nj.gov/treasury/revenue/fees.shtml
• nj.gov/treasury/revenue/gettingregistered.shtml
• nj.gov/labor/wageandhour/claims-appeals-investigations/file

Frequently asked questions

Are these amounts guaranteed to be current?

No. They were checked on the date shown. Confirm the current amount on the official page before filing.

Does Luneford’s service price include court fees?

No, unless a checkout page expressly states otherwise. Government fees are separate.

Can I request a court fee waiver?

You may apply under the Judiciary’s process. The court decides eligibility and whether fees are waived.

Does NJDOL list a wage-claim fee?

The official filing page reviewed here does not list a fee amount. Confirm directly with NJDOL.

What if my case has multiple defendants?

Some fee schedules add charges for additional defendants. Check the official page for your exact filing.