Process service and court filing in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
7 Hampshire County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Permissive - eFiling available but not mandatory in Superior Court; attorneys or self-represented litigants may eFile
- E-filing system
- eFileMA (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $240 per plaintiff, plus $20 security fee and $15 surcharge ($275 total)
- Small claims fee
- $40 (up to $500); $50 ($501-$2,000); $100 ($2,001-$5,000); $150 ($5,001-$7,000) (District Court)
- Family law petition fee
- $200 divorce complaint plus $15 surcharge ($215 total)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Hampshire County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Hampshire County for law firms across the country. We cover all 7 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Hampshire County?
1Court lists e-filing in Hampshire County as: Permissive - eFiling available but not mandatory in Superior Court; attorneys or self-represented litigants may eFile. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Hampshire County courthouses hear civil cases?
Eastern Hampshire District Court, Hampshire County Superior Court, Northampton District Court, Western Housing Court - Hadley Session. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Hampshire County?
$240 per plaintiff, plus $20 security fee and $15 surcharge ($275 total), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Hampshire 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 Hampshire County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.