Process Server & Court Filing in Ontario County, NY

Courts we file and serve in

5 Ontario County courthouses

E-filing required: No; consensual/permitted for approved case types
E-filing system: NYSCEF (NY State Courts Electronic Filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $210 index number fee to commence Supreme Court civil action (CPLR 8018)
Small claims fee: N/A at County Clerk; small claims filed in City/Town/Village courts
Family law petition fee: $210 index number fee for matrimonial/divorce action (CPLR 8018); Family Court petitions have no filing fee
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Canandaigua City Court2 N Main St #1, Canandaigua, NY 14424(585) 412-5170Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Geneva City Court255 Exchange Street, Geneva, NY 14456(315) 237-6575Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Ontario County Family Court27 North Main Street, 1st Floor, Room 130, Canandaigua, NY 14424(585) 412-5299Family, Juvenile

Ontario County Surrogate's Court27 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424(585) 412-5301Probate, Guardianship, Adoption

Ontario Supreme & County Court27 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424(585) 412-5300Civil, Criminal, Divorce

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

Our services in Ontario County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Ontario County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 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

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 Ontario County?

1Court lists e-filing in Ontario County as: No; consensual/permitted for approved case types. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Ontario County courthouses hear civil cases?

Canandaigua City Court, Geneva City Court, Ontario Supreme & County Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$210 index number fee to commence Supreme Court civil action (CPLR 8018), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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