Kings County Surrogate’s Court
Address
2 Johnson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Main Phone: 347-404-9700
Fax: 212-520-6850
Hours of Work
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
*Clerks of the court can be on a break during lunchtime. Filing documents in the early part of the day is recommended.
The court is closed on all state holidays.
Directions
Subway
2, 3, 4 or 5 trains to Borough Hall; A, C or F trains to Jay Street/Borough Hall; R train to Court Street.
LIRR: Atlantic Station stop. Then take the subway.
Bus: Numerous buses stop in the vicinity.
Call the MTA at 718-330-1234 for bus numbers.
Parking: Metered street parking.
Courtroom
The courtroom number is Room 319.
Judges of Kings County Surrogate’s Court
Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano
Process calendar before Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano will be held every Tuesday at 10:00am.
Motions before Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano shall be scheduled on Tuesday’s at 11:30am.
Hon. Bernard J. Graham
Process calendar before Hon. Bernard J. Graham will be held every Thursday at 10:00am.
Motions before Hon. Bernard J. Graham shall be scheduled on Thursday’s at 11:30am.
The judge has a staff of clerks who helps analyze cases and conduct pre-trial, scheduling, and settlement conferences.
Chief Clerk
Patricia Halsey
Phone: 347-404-9700
Email for Urgent Matters
KingSurr-Urgency@nycourts.gov
Departments
Miscellaneous Dept.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Apt Searches/Safety Deposit Box Searches)
Phone: 347-404-9680
Kingsurr-misc@nycourts.gov
Accounting Department
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Estate & Trust Accountings)
Phone: 347-404-9685
Kingsurr-acc@nycourts.gov
Guardian / Adoption Department
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Infant / 17A Applications)
Phone: 347-404-9664
Kingsurr-guard@nycourts.gov
Probate Department
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Decedents leaving a will)
Phone: 347-404-9670
Kingsurr-probate@nycourts.gov
Administration Dept. / Small Estates
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Decedents leaving no will)
Phone: 347-404-9690
KingSurr-Admin@nycourts.gov
Cashier / Certificates / Certifications
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–3:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Closed for lunch 1PM-2PM)
(Fees)
Phone: 347-404-9730
Kingsurr-cashier@nycourts.gov
Records Department
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
Phone: 347-404-9710
Kingsurr-records@nycourts.gov
Help Center
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM-1PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Closed for lunch 1PM-2PM)
Phone: 347-401-9090
Law Department
Phone: 347-404-9700
Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano
KingSurr-Montalbano@nycourts.gov
Hon. Bernard J. Graham
KingSurr-Graham@nycourts.gov