Application for Voluntary Discharge of Administrator

Where to get the official form

The official version of Application for Voluntary Discharge of Administrator is published as a PDF by the New Jersey courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:

How to file Application for Voluntary Discharge of Administrator in New Jersey

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Application for Voluntary Discharge of Administrator (P.L. 2017, c. 208) when when an administrator is unwilling or unable to complete administration of the estate and seeks to be relieved of office. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — New Jersey probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Application for Voluntary Discharge of Administrator carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
3. Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Application for Voluntary Discharge of Administrator to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the New Jersey county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).