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Morris County Court Forms

Most Used Form

DC-1: Small Claims

For claims up to $3,000

Available free at courthouse or njcourts.gov

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Complete Morris County Court Forms Directory

Special Civil Part Forms
Small claims and civil cases up to $20,000
10 forms

DC-1: Small Claims Complaint

File small claims (up to $3,000)

DC-2: Special Civil Part Complaint

Civil claims $3,001-$20,000

DC-3: Landlord-Tenant Complaint

Eviction proceedings

DC-1: Return of Security Deposit

Get deposit back (up to $5,000)

DC-5: Demand for Discovery

Request evidence/documents

DC-6: Motion to Vacate Default

Undo default judgment

DC-7: Proof of Service

Confirm defendant served

DC-8: Satisfaction of Judgment

Mark judgment as paid

DC-9: Appeal to Law Division

Appeal Special Civil decision

DC-10: Wage Execution

Garnish wages

Law Division Civil Forms
Cases over $20,000 and complex litigation
10 forms

Form A: Civil Case Information Statement

Start Law Division case

Form B: Summons

Notify defendant of lawsuit

Form C: Complaint

Detail your claims

Form D: Answer

Respond to complaint

Form E: Motion for Summary Judgment

Request judgment without trial

Form F: Notice of Motion

Schedule motion hearing

Form G: Discovery Requests

Request information

Form H: Subpoena

Compel witness/documents

Form I: Final Judgment

Court's final decision

Form J: Notice of Appeal

Appeal to higher court

Family Division Forms
Divorce, custody, support, and family matters
10 forms

FM-001: Complaint for Divorce

Start divorce proceedings

FM-002: Case Information Statement

Financial disclosure

FM-003: Custody/Parenting Time Motion

Request custody order

FM-004: Child Support Guidelines

Calculate support

FM-005: Motion for Support

Request financial support

FM-006: Domestic Violence TRO

Emergency protection order

FM-007: Final Restraining Order

Permanent protection

FM-008: Adoption Complaint

Start adoption process

FM-009: Name Change Petition

Legal name change

FM-010: Emancipation Petition

Minor independence

Landlord-Tenant Forms
Evictions, rent disputes, and housing matters
10 forms

LT-1: Complaint for Eviction

Start eviction process

LT-2: Notice to Quit

Pre-eviction notice

LT-3: Tenant's Answer

Respond to eviction

LT-4: Habitability Defense

Claim repair issues

LT-5: Security Deposit Return

Get deposit back

LT-6: Rent Escrow Application

Withhold rent for repairs

LT-7: Lockout Complaint

Illegal eviction claim

LT-8: Warrant of Removal

Court eviction order

LT-9: Stay of Eviction

Delay eviction

LT-10: Hardship Application

Request assistance

Criminal/Traffic Forms
Criminal defense and traffic matters
10 forms

CD-1: Public Defender Application

Request free attorney

CD-2: Bail Motion

Modify bail conditions

CD-3: Expungement Petition

Clear criminal record

CD-4: PTI Application

Pre-trial intervention

CD-5: Plea Form

Enter plea agreement

CD-6: Discovery Request

Get prosecutor's evidence

CD-7: Subpoena

Compel witness

CD-8: Appeal Notice

Appeal conviction

TR-1: Traffic Plea by Mail

Resolve ticket remotely

TR-2: License Restoration

Restore driving privileges

Probate & Chancery Forms
Estates, guardianships, and equity matters
10 forms

PR-1: Probate Application

Open estate administration

PR-2: Will Admission

Validate will

PR-3: Letters Testamentary

Executor authority

PR-4: Inventory of Assets

List estate property

PR-5: Accounting

Report estate finances

GD-1: Guardianship Complaint

Seek guardianship

GD-2: Conservatorship

Financial management

CH-1: Trust Complaint

Trust disputes

CH-2: Partition Action

Divide property

CH-3: Specific Performance

Enforce contract

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Where to Get Morris County Court Forms

At the Courthouse

Pick up free blank forms at the clerk's office

  • • Court St & Washington St
  • • Morristown, NJ 07960
  • • Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • • Free parking nearby
Online Download

Download PDF forms from NJ Courts website

  • • Visit njcourts.gov
  • • Search "forms"
  • • Find your form number
  • • Print and fill out
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Tips for Using Morris County Court Forms
Printing Tips: Use black ink only. Print single-sided. Don't reduce size. Make sure all text is legible. The courthouse has copy machines if needed.
Form Selection: Using the wrong form can delay your case by weeks. DC-1 is for claims up to $3,000. DC-2 is for $3,001-$20,000. Form A is for Law Division over $20,000.
Deadlines: Most forms have strict filing deadlines. Appeals must be filed within 20 days. Answers to complaints within 35 days. Missing deadlines can result in automatic judgments against you.
Fee Waivers: If you can't afford filing fees, use Form 5A to request a waiver. You'll need to provide proof of income and financial hardship.

More Morris County Resources

Courthouse Info

Court Divisions

Filing Fees

How to File

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get Morris County court forms?

Morris County court forms are available: 1) At the courthouse (Court St & Washington St, Morristown), 2) Download from New Jersey Courts website (njcourts.gov), 3) Automatically generated when you file online with PettyLawsuit for $29.

What forms do I need for small claims in Morris County NJ?

For small claims in Morris County Special Civil Part (up to $3,000), you need Form DC-1 (Small Claims Complaint). For service, you'll also need proof of service forms. Security deposit cases up to $5,000 also use DC-1 with special designation.

Are New Jersey court forms free?

Yes, all New Jersey court forms are free to download and use. You can get them at the Morris County courthouse or download from njcourts.gov. Filing fees ($54-$300+) apply when submitting forms to the court.

Can I file Morris County court forms online?

Yes, many forms can be filed online through services like PettyLawsuit which handles all form preparation and filing for $29. Some cases may require in-person filing at the Morristown courthouse.