Small claims court in Bergen County, New Jersey

What you get

• Your small claims complaint worksheet, filled in with your answers
• Step-by-step instructions to file and get ready for your court day
• Your county court address, phone and official page
• A checklist of the proof to bring

How it works

1. Answer simple questions online, in English or Spanish (about 15 minutes).
2. Review your answers and pay securely.
3. Download your package right away and follow the plain steps to file it yourself.

Where to file in Bergen County

Call ahead: hours, rooms and fees can change. Source: New Jersey Courts directory.

This is not the right service if

• You are asking for more than $5,000
• The case is about a car accident (it uses a different form)
• Someone is suing you (this package is for starting a case)

More help in Bergen County

• Uncontested divorce
• Landlord: unpaid rent or lease violation
• Security deposit demand letter
• Legal name change

Serving all 70 towns in Bergen County

Allendale Borough, Alpine Borough, Bergenfield Borough, Bogota Borough, Carlstadt Borough, Cliffside Park Borough, Closter Borough, Cresskill Borough, Demarest Borough, Dumont Borough, East Rutherford Borough, Edgewater Borough, Elmwood Park Borough, Emerson Borough, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs Borough, Fair Lawn Borough, Fairview Borough, Fort Lee Borough, Franklin Lakes Borough, Garfield, Glen Rock Borough, Hackensack, Harrington Park Borough, Hasbrouck Heights Borough, Haworth Borough, Hillsdale Borough, Ho-Ho-Kus Borough, Leonia Borough, Little Ferry Borough, Lodi Borough, Lyndhurst Township, Mahwah Township, Maywood Borough, Midland Park Borough, Montvale Borough, Moonachie Borough, New Milford Borough, North Arlington Borough, Northvale Borough, Norwood Borough, Oakland Borough, Old Tappan Borough, Oradell Borough, Palisades Park Borough, Paramus Borough, Park Ridge Borough, Ramsey Borough, Ridgefield Borough, Ridgefield Park Village, Ridgewood Village, River Edge Borough, River Vale Township, Rochelle Park Township, Rockleigh Borough, Rutherford Borough, Saddle Brook Township, Saddle River Borough, South Hackensack Township, Teaneck Township, Tenafly Borough, Teterboro Borough, Upper Saddle River Borough, Waldwick Borough, Wallington Borough, Washington Township, Westwood Borough, Wood-Ridge Borough, Woodcliff Lake Borough, Wyckoff Township

Questions

Where do I file small claims in Bergen County?

At the Special Civil Part: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone 201-221-0700 ext. 25250. You can also file online through the court's JEDS system or by mail. Call ahead to confirm hours.

Do I need a lawyer for small claims?

No. Small claims court in New Jersey is made for people who represent themselves. Luneford is not a law firm; we prepare your papers and explain each step.

How much can I sue for?

Up to $5,000 in small claims. Luneford's package costs $49; the court charges its own filing fee.