Process Server & Court Filing in Erie County, NY

Courts we file and serve in

3 Erie County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory (most case types), mandatory in Erie Supreme for most civil/commercial; excluded: Art. 78, matrimonial, Mental Hygiene, Election Law
E-filing system: NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $210.00 (index number, CPLR §8018(a); foreclosure $400.00); RJI $95, note of issue $30/$95
Small claims fee: N/A at Supreme, small claims in local City/Town/Village courts
Family law petition fee: Divorce = Supreme Court $210.00 index number; Family Court petitions no fee
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Erie County Hall92 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202(716) 845-9400Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Buffalo City Court50 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202(716) 845-9401Criminal, Civil, TrafficE-filing

Family Court Building1 Niagara Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202(716) 845-9411Family, JuvenileE-filing

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

Our services in Erie County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Buffalo-area law firms across Erie County, New York with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Erie County Supreme Court, the Erie Surrogate's and Family Courts, the Western District federal courthouse, and the Buffalo bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the Buffalo metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.

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

Getting started

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 Erie County?

1Court lists e-filing in Erie County as: Mandatory (most case types), mandatory in Erie Supreme for most civil/commercial; excluded: Art. 78, matrimonial, Mental Hygiene, Election Law. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Erie County courthouses hear civil cases?

Erie County Hall, Buffalo City Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$210.00 (index number, CPLR §8018(a); foreclosure $400.00); RJI $95, note of issue $30/$95, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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