Overview
The
Surrogate's Court hears cases involving the affairs of decedents,
including
the probate of wills and the administration of estates. It
also handles adoptions.
NYC Surrogate’s Courts
In light of recent developments in the coronavirus public health emergency in New York State, please call the phone number or e-mail below before coming to courthouses:
Bronx County - 718-618-1894; Bronx-Surrogate@nycourts.gov
Kings County
New York County
Queens County – 718-298-0777; qnssurr-info@nycourts.gov
Richmond County - General Clerk’s Office: 718-675-8500; Help Center: 718-675-8508; Calendars, Motions, Law Dept: 718-675-8505. Parties with urgent matters may contact the Chief Clerk’s Office at 718.675.8504 or at rcerrach@nycourts.gov
Surrogate Court Locations
New York County (Manhattan) |
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| Hon. Nora S. Anderson Hon. Rita Mella 31 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 |
Chief Clerk Diana Sanabria 646-386-5000 Deputy Chief Clerk Jana Cohn |
Bronx County |
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| Hon. Nelida Malavé-Gonzalez 12th Judicial District 851 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10451 |
Chief Clerk Elix R. Madera-Fliegelman 718-618-2300 Deputy Chief Clerk Vacant |
Queens County |
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| Hon. Peter J. Kelly 88-11 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11435 |
Chief Clerk James Lim Becker 718-298-0500 Deputy Chief Clerk Janet Tucker |
Kings County (Brooklyn) |
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| Hon. Margarita Lopez Torres Hon. Harriet L. Thompson 2 Johnson Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 E-Filing Directions |
Chief Clerk Doreen A. Quinn 347-404-9700 Administration: 347-404-9690 |
Richmond County (Staten Island) |
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| Hon. Matthew J. Titone
18 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 |
Chief Clerk Ronald M. Cerrachio 718-675-8500 Deputy Chief Clerk Jane E. Stilwell |