File Small Claims Court NJ OnlineNew Jersey Special Civil Part • $5,000 Maximum
File your New Jersey small claims case online in 5 minutes. PettyLawsuit finds the defendant, generates your NJ court forms, sends your demand letter via certified mail, and aggressively follows up to maximize your chances of a quick, out-of-court settlement.
Yes, you can file small claims court online in New Jersey. The NJ Courts system offers eCourts for electronic filing, and PettyLawsuit makes the process even simpler by handling business lookup, court form generation, and certified mail delivery.
New Jersey small claims (Special Civil Part) allows claims up to $5,000. Whether you're in Newark, Jersey City, or anywhere in NJ, we help you get started in just 5 minutes.
How to File Small Claims Online in New Jersey
Tell Us About Your Case
Describe what happened and how much you're owed (up to $5,000). Our AI helps organize your case.
We Find the NJ Business
Enter the business name and we look up their NJ Division of Revenue records for their legal name and registered agent.
Get NJ Court Forms
We generate NJ Special Civil Part forms and a professional demand letter ready to send.
Demand Letter Sent
Your demand letter is sent via USPS certified mail with tracking. About 70% of cases settle here.
We Follow Up
We follow up with phone calls and emails, keeping pressure on to settle before you escalate to court.
New Jersey County Courts
PettyLawsuit works with all 21 New Jersey county courts
Essex County
Newark
Essex Vicinage
$5,000 Maximum
Bergen County
Hackensack
Bergen Vicinage
$5,000 Maximum
Hudson County
Jersey City
Hudson Vicinage
$5,000 Maximum
Middlesex County
New Brunswick
Middlesex Vicinage
$5,000 Maximum
Monmouth County
Freehold
Monmouth Vicinage
$5,000 Maximum
Camden County
Camden
Camden Vicinage
$5,000 Maximum
$5,000 Small Claims
NJ small claims allows up to $5,000. Claims $5,001-$15,000 go to Special Civil Part regular section.
6 Year Limit
New Jersey has a 6-year statute of limitations for most contract disputes.
eCourts Available
NJ offers electronic filing through the eCourts system for Special Civil Part cases.
New Jersey Small Claims Court FAQ
New Jersey Small Claims FAQ
Answers to common NJ small claims court questions
Quick Answer
PettyLawsuit helps you file small claims court cases in 5 minutes for $29. No lawyer needed. We handle demand letters, business lookups, and court documents automatically.
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