Luneford

Small claims court in Ocean 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 Ocean County Special Civil Part, easily and without hiring a lawyer.

Start now – $49

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 Ocean County

Special Civil Part, Small Claims Section
Ocean County Building 1, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08754
Room 121
Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64340
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 Ocean County

Serving all 33 towns in Ocean County

Barnegat Light Borough, Barnegat Township, Bay Head Borough, Beach Haven Borough, Beachwood Borough, Berkeley Township, Brick Township, Eagleswood Township, Harvey Cedars Borough, Island Heights Borough, Jackson Township, Lacey Township, Lakehurst Borough, Lakewood Township, Lavallette Borough, Little Egg Harbor Township, Long Beach Township, Manchester Township, Mantoloking Borough, Ocean Gate Borough, Ocean Township, Pine Beach Borough, Plumsted Township, Point Pleasant Beach Borough, Point Pleasant Borough, Seaside Heights Borough, Seaside Park Borough, Ship Bottom Borough, South Toms River Borough, Stafford Township, Surf City Borough, Toms River Township, Tuckerton Borough

Questions

Where do I file small claims in Ocean County?

At the Special Civil Part: Ocean County Building 1, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08754. Phone 732-504-0700 ext. 64340. 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.