Process Server & Court Filing in Suffolk County, MA

Courts we file and serve in

3 Suffolk County courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive (voluntary in Superior Court civil; criminal/summary process/restraining orders excluded)
E-filing system: eFileMA via Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $275.00 total ($240 filing + $20 security + $15 surcharge)
Small claims fee: Filed in District Court/BMC: $40 (≤$500), $50 ($501–$2,000), $100 ($2,001–$5,000), $150 ($5,001–$7,000)
Family law petition fee: Filed in Probate & Family Court (Suffolk): $215.00 ($200 + $15 surcharge)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Suffolk Superior Court3 Pemberton Sq, Boston, MA 2108(617) 788-8100Criminal, CivilE-filing

Boston Municipal Court24 New Chardon St, Boston, MA 2114(617) 788-8600Criminal, Civil, TrafficE-filing

Juvenile Court24 New Chardon St, Boston, MA 2114(617) 788-8500JuvenileE-filing

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

Our services in Suffolk County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Suffolk County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Suffolk County?

1Court lists e-filing in Suffolk County as: Permissive (voluntary in Superior Court civil; criminal/summary process/restraining orders excluded). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Suffolk County courthouses hear civil cases?

Suffolk Superior Court, Boston Municipal Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$275.00 total ($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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk County, Massachusetts