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Overview

The Surrogate's Court hears cases relating to individuals who have passed away, including disagreements about wills and the proper way to manage or divide the estate (total assets and liabilities). Surrogate's courts are also authorized to handle adoptions.

Location

Hall of Justice

99 Exchange Blvd.
5th Floor, Room 541
Rochester, NY 14614
United States

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Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

In the event that the Hall of Justice is closed due to weather, and you have been cited to appear

 in a proceeding on that day, please call the Court Clerk’s office at 371-3310 for the new appearance date.  

All matters on citation and All hearings will be rescheduled.

 

Please direct all initial inquiries to this phone number:

Fingerprint Information for proposed guardians or adoptive parents.

Please schedule an appointment for electronic fingerprinting by going to http://www.identogo.com or calling toll free 877-472-6915.

Use Monroe County’s ORI number - NY027SC3J – Service code: 153JT1