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Zoila Cassanova, Esq.
Passaic County Surrogate
71 Hamilton Street, Room 101
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 881-4760
(973) 523-3449 Fax
Email
Night Court
Night Court is by appointment only. NO WALK INS.. If you need an appointment, please click below to schedule.
Book your appointment
Functions
The purpose of the night court is to afford residents of the County an opportunity to avail themselves of the services of the Surrogate Court within the specified and adjacent communication, often avoiding the need to take time off during the day from their employment.
Sessions
Each night court session will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the year, unless the date falls on a legal holiday or severe weather conditions prevail.
Bring with you:
- A death certificate with a raised seal.
- The original Will.
- Original documents applicable to the Estate (bank statements, proof of assets, etc.)
- Government Issued Photo I.D.
Payment must be made by cash or check; credit cards are not accepted. Please make checks payable to Passaic County Surrogate Court.
No two estates are identical, so procedure and costs vary. Surrogate Fees
Schedule
Click the location name to book your appointment.
| DATE / TIME | LOCATION |
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
West Milford Public Library |
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
Paterson: Passaic County Administration Building |
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 |
Clifton Main Library*
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Thursday, July 16, 2026 |
Totowa Public Library |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
Wayne Municipal Building 475 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 |
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 |
Hawthorne Municipal Building |
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
West Milford Public Library |
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
Paterson: Passaic County Administration Building |
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 |
Clifton Allwood Library* |
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
Wayne Municipal Building |
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Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
Totowa Public Library |
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
Hawthorne Municipal Building |
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Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026 |
West Milford Public Library |
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Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026 |
Paterson: Passaic County Administration Building |
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Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026 |
Clifton Main Library* |
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Tuesday, Sept 15, 2026 |
Wayne Municipal Building |
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Thursday, Sept 17, 2026 |
Totowa Public Library |
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Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026 |
Hawthorne Municipal Building |