Process service and court filing in Kings County, New York
5 Kings County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory (most case types, all Supreme Court civil actions in Kings County eff. 2/16/2021 per AO/49/21; consensual exceptions: matrimonial, Art. 70 & 78, Election Law, Mental Hygiene Law; self-represented exempt)
- E-filing system
- NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing system)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $210.00 (index number, CPLR 8018(a)); plus $95 RJI, $45 per motion, $30/$125 note of issue, $65 jury demand
- Small claims fee
- $15.00 (claims up to $1,000) / $20.00 (over $1,000 up to $10,000), filed in NYC Civil Court, Kings County
- Family law petition fee
- $210.00 index number to start a divorce; uncontested divorce totals at least $335.00 in court filing fees
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Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Kings County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Brooklyn law firms across Kings 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 Kings County Supreme Court at 360 Adams Street, the Surrogate's and Family Courts, and the Eastern District federal courthouse on Cadman Plaza. Same-day service across Brooklyn, named coordinators on every order, photographic confirmation, and live status updates throughout the borough.
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299 Broadway Ave, Suite 708
New York, NY 10007
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Kings County?
1Court lists e-filing in Kings County as: Mandatory (most case types, all Supreme Court civil actions in Kings County eff. 2/16/2021 per AO/49/21; consensual exceptions: matrimonial, Art. 70 & 78, Election Law, Mental Hygiene Law; self-represented exempt). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Kings County courthouses hear civil cases?
Kings Supreme Court, Kings Civil Court, Red Hook Community Justice Center. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Kings County?
$210.00 (index number, CPLR 8018(a)); plus $95 RJI, $45 per motion, $30/$125 note of issue, $65 jury demand, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Kings 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 Kings County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.