Process Server & Court Filing in Barnstable County, MA

Courts we file and serve in

9 Barnstable County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys in Superior Court (Standing Order 1-23); permissive in Probate & Family
E-filing system: eFileMA (Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $240.00 (Superior Court complaint; plus $20 security + $15 surcharge = $275.00 total)
Small claims fee: Heard in the District Court (Barnstable District Court), not Superior Court
Family law petition fee: $215.00 (divorce complaint $200 + $15 surcharge, Probate & Family Court)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Barnstable County Superior Court3195 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 375-6684Civil, Criminal

Barnstable District Court3195 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 375-6778Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Barnstable Juvenile Court3195 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 362-1389Juvenile

Barnstable Probate and Family Court3195 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 375-6710Probate, Family

Falmouth District Court161 Jones Rd, Falmouth, MA 02540(508) 495-1500Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Falmouth Juvenile Court161 Jones Rd, Falmouth, MA 02540(508) 444-1049Juvenile

Orleans District Court237 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653(508) 255-4700Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Orleans Juvenile Court237 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653(508) 240-5044Juvenile

Southeast Housing Court - Barnstable Session3195 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630(508) 994-0156Eviction, Civil, Small Claims

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Barnstable County court information on 1Court

Our services in Barnstable County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Barnstable County for law firms across the country. We cover all 9 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Barnstable County?

1Court lists e-filing in Barnstable County as: Mandatory for attorneys in Superior Court (Standing Order 1-23); permissive in Probate & Family. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Barnstable County courthouses hear civil cases?

Barnstable County Superior Court, Barnstable District Court, Falmouth District Court, Orleans District Court, Southeast Housing Court - Barnstable Session. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Barnstable County?

$240.00 (Superior Court complaint; plus $20 security + $15 surcharge = $275.00 total), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Barnstable County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Barnstable County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Barnstable County, Massachusetts