Process service and court filing in Chautauqua County, New York
6 Chautauqua County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory (Supreme Court civil, effective 10/17/2018)
- E-filing system
- NYSCEF (NY State Courts Electronic Filing)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $210 index number fee to commence an action (CPLR 8018)
- Family law petition fee
- No filing fee (NY Family Court petitions are filed without fee and not through the County Clerk)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Chautauqua County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Chautauqua County for law firms across the country. We cover all 6 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
299 Broadway Ave, Suite 708
New York, NY 10007
(646) 626-4646 · ny@nationwidelegal.com
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Chautauqua County?
1Court lists e-filing in Chautauqua County as: Mandatory (Supreme Court civil, effective 10/17/2018). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Chautauqua County courthouses hear civil cases?
Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Dunkirk City Court, Jamestown City Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Chautauqua County?
$210 index number fee to commence an action (CPLR 8018), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.