New Jersey · Hudson County

Small Claims Court in Hudson County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

Claims up to $5,000 Squabble handles the filing Attorney-founded
Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Hudson County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

1
Hudson County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

1
Jersey City
Hudson County Administration Building
595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07306
(201) 748-4400

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Hudson County are handled at Hudson County Administration Building in Jersey City. Hudson County covers 24 ZIP codes, including the Bayonne, Harrison and Hoboken areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Hudson County

Small claims in Hudson County

Residents of Hudson County, New Jersey, which has a population of 736,185, can bring small claims cases through the New Jersey Small Claims Court, where the claim limit is $5,000. Cases are handled at the Hudson County Administration Building at 595 Newark Avenue in Jersey City, 07306, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached at (201) 748-4400, and additional information is posted at https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/hudson. Electronic filing is available. The county covers municipalities including Bayonne, Harrison, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, and West New York, along with ZIP codes such as 07002, 07030, 07087, 07093, and 07305. Hudson County lies near Essex County, Union County, and Bergen County. The court accepts and processes small claims filings, schedules hearings, and maintains the case records for matters brought within its jurisdiction.

Where Hudson County hears these cases

Hudson County Administration Building

595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Hudson County at a glance

Population736,185
Court sits inJersey City
Court systemNew Jersey Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county24
Towns and cities10
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Hudson County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Bayonne, Harrison, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, West New York.

ZIP codes:

070020702907030070320704707086070870709307094070960709707099073020730307304073050730607307073080730907310073110739507399

Hudson County in context

Hudson County is the 4th most populous of New Jersey's 21 counties, with about 736,185 residents. Hudson County Administration Building, in Jersey City, is about 3 miles from the Essex County courthouse in Newark and 5 miles from the Union County courthouse in Elizabeth.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Squabble in Hudson County

Cases prepared since Jan 202425
Most common disputeUnpaid debts
Median claim$3,550

Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

Sources for Hudson County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Hudson County

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$63–$88
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by New Jersey

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Hudson County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $5,000: $63
  • Claims over $5,000: $88
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
Start your claim
FAQ

Hudson County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$63–$88.
Where do you file?+
At Hudson County Administration Building.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Hudson County Administration Building, 595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (201) 748-4400.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Bayonne, Harrison, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, West New York.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

Explore nearby More New Jersey counties
Modern civil recourse

Ready to file in Hudson County?

Squabble prepares, Triple-Checks and files your case.