Process Server & Court Filing in Niagara County, NY

Courts we file and serve in

7 Niagara County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory in Supreme Court for most civil case types (since Dec. 15, 2015); matrimonial, Article 78, consumer credit, foreclosure and certain other types exempt; self-represented litigants may file on paper
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)
Small claims fee: Heard in city/town/village courts (e.g. Lockport City Court)
Family law petition fee: $210.00 (matrimonial/divorce index number, Supreme Court; Family Court petitions no fee)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Lockport City Court1 Locks Plaza, Lockport, NY 14094(716) 280-6205Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Niagara County Court175 Hawley Street, Lockport, NY 14094(716) 280-6400Criminal, Civil

Niagara County Family Court775 3rd Street, Angelo DelSignore Civic Office Building, Niagara Falls, NY 14301(716) 371-4050Family, Juvenile

Niagara County Supreme Court775 Third Street, Angelo DelSignore Civic Office Building, Niagara Falls, NY 14301(716) 371-4000Civil, Divorce

Niagara County Surrogate's Court175 Hawley Street, Lockport, NY 14094(716) 280-6460Probate, Guardianship, Adoption

Niagara Falls City Court1925 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305(716) 371-4100Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

North Tonawanda City Court216 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120(716) 845-7240Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in Niagara County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Niagara County for law firms across the country. We cover all 7 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

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

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Niagara County?

1Court lists e-filing in Niagara County as: Mandatory in Supreme Court for most civil case types (since Dec. 15, 2015); matrimonial, Article 78, consumer credit, foreclosure and certain other types exempt; self-represented litigants may file on paper. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Niagara County courthouses hear civil cases?

Lockport City Court, Niagara County Court, Niagara County Supreme Court, Niagara Falls City Court, North Tonawanda City Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$210.00 (index number, CPLR 8018), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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