Process service and court filing in Monroe County, New York
4 Monroe County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for most Supreme Court civil actions; optional for matrimonial, Art. 70/78, Mental Hygiene and 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 fee for civil actions, CPLR 8018)
- Family law petition fee
- $210.00 (index number for matrimonial action, Supreme Court)
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Monroe County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Rochester-area law firms across Monroe 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 Monroe County Supreme Court, the Monroe Surrogate's and Family Courts, and the Western District federal courthouse in Rochester. Same-day service across the Rochester metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.
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 Monroe County?
1Court lists e-filing in Monroe County as: Mandatory for most Supreme Court civil actions; optional for matrimonial, Art. 70/78, Mental Hygiene and Election Law. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Monroe County courthouses hear civil cases?
Monroe County Supreme & County Court, Rochester City Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Monroe County?
$210.00 (index number fee for civil actions, CPLR 8018), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Monroe 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 Monroe County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.