Ocean County Surrogate
Ocean County, NJ
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Jeffrey W. Moran
Republican
In office since January 2024
Next Election
Nov 7, 2028
Filing Window
Open NowDeadline: Jun 6, 2028
Term Length
5 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$107,250 / year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Surrogate probates Wills, appoints Administrators, appoints Guardians for minors, handles applications for Adult Incapacitated Persons, Conservatorships, Adoptions, contested Probate matters, Accountings, Trusts and most other matters involving Estates.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be 18 years of age, a resident and registered voter of the county and a U.S. Citizen
Filing information
Elections office
118 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: 732-929-2018
Fee & signature requirements
No filing fee. Petition Signature requirements: 100.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Jun 6, 2028
Primary Filing
Open
Deadline: Mar 27, 2028