Monmouth County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Monmouth County, NJ. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Freehold area.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

File your claim online — no trip to file

Max Claim

$5,000

Court

Monmouth County Superior Court - Special Civil Part

Courthouse Location

Monmouth County Superior Court - Special Civil Part

71 Monument Street

Freehold, NJ 07728

Phone: (732) 358-8700 ext. 87590Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

How to File in Monmouth County

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Important for Monmouth County: Jersey Shore area. NJ limit is $5,000.

Ready to get your money back?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New Jersey small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.