Luneford

Small claims court in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Someone owes you money: a contractor, a seller, a former landlord or a person. Luneford prepares your small claims package for $49 so you can file it yourself at the Monmouth County Special Civil Part, easily and without hiring a lawyer.

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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 Monmouth County

Special Civil Part, Small Claims Section
Monmouth County Courthouse, 71 Monument Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87590
Official court page

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 Monmouth County

Serving all 53 towns in Monmouth County

Aberdeen Township, Allenhurst Borough, Allentown Borough, Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands Borough, Avon-by-the-Sea Borough, Belmar Borough, Bradley Beach Borough, Brielle Borough, Colts Neck Township, Deal Borough, Eatontown Borough, Englishtown Borough, Fair Haven Borough, Farmingdale Borough, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Hazlet Township, Highlands Borough, Holmdel Township, Howell Township, Interlaken Borough, Keansburg Borough, Keyport Borough, Lake Como Borough, Little Silver Borough, Loch Arbour Village, Long Branch, Manalapan Township, Manasquan Borough, Marlboro Township, Matawan Borough, Middletown Township, Millstone Township, Monmouth Beach Borough, Neptune City Borough, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Oceanport Borough, Red Bank Borough, Roosevelt Borough, Rumson Borough, Sea Bright Borough, Sea Girt Borough, Shrewsbury Borough, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake Borough, Spring Lake Heights Borough, Tinton Falls Borough, Union Beach Borough, Upper Freehold Township, Wall Township, West Long Branch Borough

Questions

Where do I file small claims in Monmouth County?

At the Special Civil Part: Monmouth County Courthouse, 71 Monument Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Phone 732-358-8700 ext. 87590. 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.

Luneford is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We prepare documents from your answers and explain the steps; you file them yourself.