Process Server & Court Filing in Albany County, NY

Courts we file and serve in

9 Albany County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for most new civil actions in Albany County Supreme Court (eff. Nov 20, 2019); statutory exceptions apply
E-filing system: NYSCEF (NY State Courts Electronic Filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $210.00 (index number to commence civil action); $400.00 (foreclosure index number)
Small claims fee: Heard in local City/Town/Village courts
Family law petition fee: $210.00 (index number to commence a matrimonial/divorce action)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Albany City Court, Civil Part24 Eagle St #209, Albany, NY 12207(518) 453-4640Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Albany City Court, Criminal Part1 Morton Avenue, Albany, NY 12202(518) 453-5520Criminal

Albany City Court, Traffic Part24 Eagle St #93, Albany, NY 12207(518) 453-4630Traffic

Albany County Court6 Lodge Street, Room 113, Albany, NY 12207(518) 285-8777Criminal, Civil

Albany County Family Court30 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12207(518) 285-8600Family, Juvenile

Albany County Supreme Court16 Eagle Street, Room 102, Albany, NY 12207(518) 285-8989Civil, Divorce

Albany County Surrogate's Court16 Eagle Street, Room 123, Albany, NY 12207(518) 285-8585Probate, Guardianship, Adoption

Cohoes City Court97 Mohawk St #2, Cohoes, NY 12047(518) 453-5501Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Watervliet City Court2 15th Street, Watervliet, NY 12189(518) 453-5550Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

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

Our services in Albany County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Albany 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

Our New York office

299 Broadway Ave, Suite 708
New York, NY 10007
(646) 626-4646 · ny@nationwidelegal.com

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Other counties we cover

All New York counties

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How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

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 Albany County?

1Court lists e-filing in Albany County as: Mandatory for most new civil actions in Albany County Supreme Court (eff. Nov 20, 2019); statutory exceptions apply. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Albany County courthouses hear civil cases?

Albany City Court, Civil Part, Albany County Court, Albany County Supreme Court, Cohoes City Court, Watervliet City Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$210.00 (index number to commence civil action); $400.00 (foreclosure index number), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany County, New York