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 Now

Deadline: 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
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