Process Server & Court Filing in Bristol County, MA

Courts we file and serve in

16 Bristol County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys in certain case types; available in Superior Court and Probate & Family Court
E-filing system: eFileMA (Tyler Technologies)
New civil complaint fee: $280.00 (Superior Court civil complaint: $240 filing + $20 security + $15 surcharge)
Small claims fee: Small claims heard in District Court / Boston Municipal Court (tiered by claim amount), not Superior Court
Family law petition fee: $215.00 (Complaint for Divorce, Probate & Family Court: $200 + $15 surcharge)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Attleboro District Court88 North Main St, Attleboro, MA 02703(508) 222-5900Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Attleboro Juvenile Court88 North Main St, Attleboro, MA 02703(508) 222-5350Juvenile

Bristol County Superior Court9 Court St, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6588Civil, Criminal

Bristol County Superior Court - Fall River186 S. Main St, Fall River, MA 02721(508) 491-3300Criminal

Bristol County Superior Court - New Bedford441 County St, 1st Floor, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 996-2051Civil

Bristol Probate and Family Court40 Broadway, Suite 240, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6040Probate, Family

Fall River District Court186 S. Main St, 2nd Floor, Fall River, MA 02721(508) 491-3200Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Fall River Juvenile Court289 Rock St, 4th Floor, Fall River, MA 02720(508) 676-0090Juvenile

Fall River Probate and Family Court289 Rock St, Fall River, MA 02720(508) 672-1751Probate, Family

New Bedford Juvenile Court75 N. Sixth St, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 999-9700Juvenile

New Bedford Probate and Family Court505 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 999-5249Probate, Family

Southeast Housing Court - Fall River Session289 Rock St, Fall River, MA 02720(508) 677-1505Eviction, Civil, Small Claims

Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session139 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA 02746(508) 994-0156Eviction, Civil, Small Claims

Taunton District Court40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-6000Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Taunton Juvenile Court40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780(508) 977-4905Juvenile

New Bedford District Court75 N. Sixth St, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 999-9700Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Bristol County court information on 1Court

Our services in Bristol County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Bristol County for law firms across the country. We cover all 16 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 Bristol County?

1Court lists e-filing in Bristol County as: Mandatory for attorneys in certain case types; available in Superior Court and Probate & Family Court. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Bristol County courthouses hear civil cases?

Attleboro District Court, Bristol County Superior Court, Bristol County Superior Court - New Bedford, Fall River District Court, Southeast Housing Court - Fall River Session, Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session, Taunton District Court, New Bedford District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$280.00 (Superior Court civil complaint: $240 filing + $20 security + $15 surcharge), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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