The Surrogate’s Office is by appointment only. If you need an appointment, please click below to schedule at our main office in New Brunswick. If you need any special accommodations for your appointment, please call our office at 732-745-3055 to make appointment over the phone. If you would like an appointment at one of our satellite locations, please click here.

Please only select one of these options. Selecting both will cause a delay in your case.

The Duties Of The Surrogate

• Probate Wills
• Process adoptions
• Process contested probate matters
• Guardianships for alleged incapacitated adults
• Film and record all probate proceedings
• Invest minors’ funds
• Appoint guardians of minors
• Administration of estates without wills

Frequently Requested Resources

• Request protection pursuant to Daniel's Law 
• Court Appointed Guardian Video Tutorial
• Advance Directive Booklet
• Advance Directive Form
• Personal Record Booklet
• Beneficiary Transfer DMV

Probate Court Dates

Below are upcoming motion dates for Surrogate's Court matters being heard in the Superior Court - Chancery Division, Probate Part, Middlesex County. Matters are currently being heard telephonically by the Honorable Lisa M. Vignuolo, J.S.C.  

JEDS (Judiciary Electronic Document Submission)
Currently, the Middlesex County Surrogate’s Court does not utilize the JEDS System.  
Original pleadings should be delivered to the Surrogate's Court. 
No copies are necessary unless you need filed copies returned to you.  

Chancery Division Probate Part Motion Dates for 2026:

• July 9th 2026
• July 23rd 2026
• August 13th, 2026
• September 3rd, 2026
• September 17th, 2026
• October 8th, 2026
• October 22nd, 2026
• November 5th, 2026
• November 19th, 2026
• December 3rd, 2026
• December 17th, 2026

Make-A-Will Workshops

In recognition of National Make-A-Will Month this August, The Middlesex County Surrogate Office is hosting Make-A-Will workshops for residents: