Process Server & Court Filing in Berkshire County, MA

Courts we file and serve in

9 Berkshire County courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive - available for designated civil actions in the Superior Court via eFileMA per Superior Court Standing Order 1-23 (eff. Feb 1, 2023)
E-filing system: eFileMA (Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $240.00 per plaintiff (complaint/petition); includes $20 security fee (G.L. c.262, s.4A) and $15 surcharge (G.L. c.262, s.4C) - Superior Court civil entry fee
Small claims fee: $40 (claims up to $500); $50 ($501-$2,000); $100 ($2,001-$5,000); $150 ($5,001-$7,000) - District Court, each includes $10 surcharge (G.L. c.218, s.22)
Family law petition fee: $215 for complaint for divorce ($200 filing fee plus $15 surcharge) - Probate and Family Court
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Berkshire County Superior Court76 East St, Pittsfield, MA 01201(413) 499-7487Civil, Criminal

Berkshire Probate and Family Court44 Bank Row, Pittsfield, MA 01201(413) 442-6941Probate, Family

Great Barrington Juvenile Court9 Gilmore Ave, Great Barrington, MA 01230(413) 528-3520Juvenile

North Adams Juvenile Court111 Holden St, 2nd Floor, North Adams, MA 01247(413) 664-8700Juvenile

Northern Berkshire District Court111 Holden St, North Adams, MA 01247(413) 663-5339Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Pittsfield District Court24 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201(413) 499-0558Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Pittsfield Juvenile Court190 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201(413) 443-8533Juvenile

Southern Berkshire District Court9 Gilmore Ave, Great Barrington, MA 01230(413) 528-3520Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Western Housing Court - Pittsfield Session76 East St, Room 2, Pittsfield, MA 01201(413) 748-7838Eviction, Civil, Small Claims

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

Our services in Berkshire County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Berkshire 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 Berkshire County?

1Court lists e-filing in Berkshire County as: Permissive - available for designated civil actions in the Superior Court via eFileMA per Superior Court Standing Order 1-23 (eff. Feb 1, 2023). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Berkshire County courthouses hear civil cases?

Berkshire County Superior Court, Northern Berkshire District Court, Pittsfield District Court, Southern Berkshire District Court, Western Housing Court - Pittsfield Session. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$240.00 per plaintiff (complaint/petition); includes $20 security fee (G.L. c.262, s.4A) and $15 surcharge (G.L. c.262, s.4C) - Superior Court civil entry fee, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire County, Massachusetts