Surrogate Court

Surrogate Court Information:

3 Ways to Process Surrogate Court Business

Regardless of which way you choose to proceed, please fill out the following form: Estate Information Sheet 

1. Mail: Please send all mail to 509 Lakeland Road Blackwood, NJ 08012
2. The Purple Drop Box located at 509 Lakeland Road Blackwood, NJ 08012.
3. In Person – Appointment only. Out of respect to clients with an appointment, we will not accept walk-ins. Kindly schedule your appointment by visiting the County’s Online Scheduling Portal 

An appointment may be made to visit any of our three locations listed below:

Any emergent matters can be directed to Deputy Surrogate, Cheryl Nidorf Austin, via email Cheryl.Austin@camdencounty.com. 

The Surrogate Court was established by the New Jersey Constitution. It is governed by state statutes as the court in each county responsible for certain statutory and assigned duties and functions related to wills, guardianships of minors and incapacitated people. The office has its origins in English law, where the bishop of the region would appoint a substitute, or “surrogate”, to handle certain affairs. Eventually, this authority evolved from church officials to civil officials.

The functions of the Surrogate Court include probate of wills, administration, guardianships, trusts, adoptions, management/investment of minors’ funds, records, and wedding services. For more information about these services, click here.

The Surrogate Court also produces a monthly email newsletter with important information about a wide-variety of topics. To subscribe, please click here.

Main Office

Gloucester Township
Forrest Hall         
508 Lakeland Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 225-7282

*appointment only

Satellite Locations