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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. 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, January 6, 2026 |
West Milford Public Library |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
Clifton Main Library*
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
Totowa Public Library |
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
Wayne Municipal Building |
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
Hawthorne Municipal Building |
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Monday, February 3, 2026 |
West Milford Public Library |
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
Clifton Allwood Library* |
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
Paterson: Passaic County Administration Building |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
Wayne Municipal Building |
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
Totowa Public Library |
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
Hawthorne Municipal Building |
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
West Milford Public Library |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
Paterson: Passaic County Administration Building |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
Clifton Main Library* |
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
Wayne Municipal Building |
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
Totowa Public Library |
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
Hawthorne Municipal Building |