IMPORTANT NOTICE
- New Process for Filing Motions in New York County Surrogate's Court - effective 07/21/23
- New Efiling Protocol:
New York County Surrogate's Court users will no longer be able to file Miscellaneous & Accounting proceedings electronically through the NYSCEF system - effective 4/26/22 - Length of papers and word count limits - effective 6/21/21
Forms & Info
Visit Administration / Small Estates for Forms & Info, or scan this QR code: 
Help Center
The Help Center is available for people who are not represented by attorneys. Information on procedure and the law, required forms and referrals are available. The hours are 9:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:00pm Monday through Friday in Room 302. No appointments necessary – first come first served.
Staff
Surrogate
Rita Mella
Surrogate
Hilary Gingold
Chief Clerk
Diana Sanabria
Deputy Chief Clerk
Jana Cohn
General Phone
646-386-5000
Office Info
Surrogate's Court
New York County (Manhattan)
31 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
Serving the estates of individuals who were domiciled in New York County (Manhattan) at the time of their death.
For estate matters of decedents having been domiciled in any other county, please contact the Surrogate's Court of that county directly.
What to Do When Someone Dies
Accessing a Deceased Person's Sealed Residence
What You Will Need & Which Offices Can Help
Direct Department Contacts
Miscellaneous Dept. / Calendar Clerk
(To file Affidavits of Service, Applications to Open Safe Deposit Boxes & Sealed Apartments)
Phone: 646-386-5001
misc_general@nycourts.gov
Accounting Department
(Estate & Trust Accountings)
Phone: 646-386-5002
accounting_general@nycourts.gov
Guardian / Adoption Department
(Infant / 17A Applications)
Phone: 646-386-5003
guardian_general@nycourts.gov
Probate Department
(Decedents leaving a will)
Phone: 646-386-5004
probate_general@nycourts.gov
Administration Dept. / Small Estates
(Decedents leaving no will)
Phone: 646-386-5005
administration_general@nycourts.gov
Cashier / Certificates / Certifications
(Fees)
Phone: 646-386-5006
cashier_general@nycourts.gov
Records Search & Certifications
Phone: 646-386-5090
recordroom_general@nycourts.gov
Law Department Reception Area
Phone: 646-386-5800
New York County Public Administrator
(Estates of decedents leaving unknown heirs / Police Property Vouchers)
Phone: 212-788-8430, Room 311