Process service and court filing in Livingston County, New York
4 Livingston County courthouses
- E-filing required
- E-filing available via NYSCEF; mandatory for select Supreme Court case types in authorized courts, consult the county e-filing protocol
- E-filing system
- NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $210 index number fee to commence a civil action in Supreme/County Court (CPLR 8018(a))
- Small claims fee
- $10 for claims up to $1,000 or $15 for claims over $1,000 in town/village courts (UJCA 1803); small claims are heard by local courts, not the County Clerk
- Family law petition fee
- No filing fee for NY Family Court petitions; a matrimonial/divorce action is filed in Supreme Court and requires the $210 index number fee
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Livingston County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Livingston County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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 Livingston County?
1Court lists e-filing in Livingston County as: E-filing available via NYSCEF; mandatory for select Supreme Court case types in authorized courts, consult the county e-filing protocol. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Livingston County courthouses hear civil cases?
Livingston County Court, Livingston County Supreme Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Livingston County?
$210 index number fee to commence a civil action in Supreme/County Court (CPLR 8018(a)), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Livingston 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 Livingston County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.