Bill > S3181

This bill amends New Jersey Statute 22A:2-30 to increase various fees collected by county surrogates, who act as judges and clerks for the Surrogate's Court and also serve as deputy clerks for specific divisions of the Superior Court, such as the Chancery Division for probate and adoptions. The bill introduces new categories of fees, including "Common Charges that Apply Uniformly" for services like issuing letters for various fiduciaries (executors, administrators, guardians, trustees) and handling miscellaneous petitions, as well as fees for "Surrogate Court Testate and Intestate Estate Fees" covering applications for probating wills, appointing administrators, and handling codicils. It also establishes new fee structures for "Superior Court Proceedings," encompassing a wide range of actions like adoptions, determinations of incapacity, and sales of land, often setting fees based on comparison with existing fees in the Superior Court's General Equity division. Additionally, "General Surrogate and Superior Court Charges" are updated for services like issuing short certificates, executing subpoenas, and handling record searches. The bill also repeals several existing sections of statutory law related to these fees.

Government Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3181