As Surrogate I am responsible for the administration of the services offered by the Surrogates Court. In addition I serve as Clerk to Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part, and Clerk to Family Part for adoptions.

I have compiled the following information to help answer any questions you may have regarding probate of a Will, qualifying as Administrator of an Estate, applying for Guardianship of an individual or applying for an Adoption.

As you browse you will find a Directory that lists all of our information by category.

I am committed to keeping our web site updated whenever the need arises, so that the information we provide is always current.  The office's 2008 Annual Report contains many of our recent accomplishments and facts.

Sincerely,
Rosemarie D. Peters, Surrogate

Main Office:

• Hall of Records, 1 E. Main Street,  Freehold, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. No appointment needed.

Satellite Locations:

• Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd, Every Tuesday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 732-845-2063 for an appointment.
• Wall Township Library, Allaire and Bailey's Corner Road, Wednesday, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. To schedule an appointment call 732-431-7337.
• Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road, Oakhurst, Thursday, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. To schedule an appointment call 732-845-2063.

e-mail address: crosseel@co.monmouth.nj.us