Orange County Surrogate’s Court

Phone: 845-476-3655
Fax: 845-291-2196

VirtualOrangeSurrogatesCourt@nycourts.gov

Judge

Hon. Timothy McElduff, Jr.

Clerk’s Office

Chief Clerk
Amy Miller

Deputy Chief Clerk
Jennifer LaDue

Notice

Surrogates court is open to accept filing; new filings (for new cases) and additional filings for existing cases. AO 115/20 https://www.nycourts.gov/whatsnew/pdf/AO-115-20.pdf provides for the easing of restrictions and allows for the filing of new matters and additional filings in existing matters in the 9th JD effective May 27, 2020

Depending on the court access can be by NYSCEF, EDDS or mail for initial filings, and thereafter by NYSCEF or EDDS or paper depending on the status of the filer.

Court Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
9 am – 5 pm, excluding NY state holidays

Fees/Forms and Instructions

• Courthelp
• Filing Fees
• Statewide Forms

Alternative Dispute Resolution

• ADR

Office of the County Clerk

• Orange County Clerk

Part Rules

• Judges’ Rules

E-Filing

• Surrogate’s Court E-Filing

General Information

ADA: The Courthouse is ADA accessible and is equipped with appropriate bathrooms and telephones. Contact the court for specific accommodations. ADA Liaisons

Directions: Driving directions

Parking: Parking and handicapped parking are available in the municipal lot.

Transportation:
Short Line