Process service and court filing in Queens County, New York
4 Queens County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory (most case types) (most Supreme Court Civil Term case types per 22 NYCRR 202.5-b/202.5-bb; self-represented may opt out; some categories consensual)
- 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 to commence a Supreme Court action (RJI $95.00, note of issue $30.00, motion $45.00; foreclosure index number $400.00)
- Small claims fee
- $15.00 (claims ≤$1,000) / $20.00 (claims >$1,000), filed in NYC Civil Court, Small Claims Part (Queens)
- Family law petition fee
- $335.00 minimum total court fees for an uncontested divorce ($210 index number + $125 note of issue in matrimonial cases)
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Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Queens County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Queens County, New York law firms with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Queens Supreme Court (civil) on Sutphin Boulevard, the Queens Criminal Court at Kew Gardens, the Surrogate's and Family Courts, and the Eastern District federal courthouse covering Queens. Same-day service across the borough, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates as filings clear the clerk.
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 Queens County?
1Court lists e-filing in Queens County as: Mandatory (most case types) (most Supreme Court Civil Term case types per 22 NYCRR 202.5-b/202.5-bb; self-represented may opt out; some categories consensual). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Queens County courthouses hear civil cases?
Queens Supreme Court, Queens Civil Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Queens County?
$210.00 index number to commence a Supreme Court action (RJI $95.00, note of issue $30.00, motion $45.00; foreclosure index number $400.00), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Queens 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 Queens County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.