Process Server & Court Filing in Rensselaer County, NY

Courts we file and serve in

5 Rensselaer County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory - Supreme Court civil actions/proceedings in Rensselaer County must be e-filed (effective November 20, 2019)
E-filing system: NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $210 (index number, Supreme/County Court civil action - CPLR 8018)
Small claims fee: $15 for claims of $1,000 or less; $20 for claims over $1,000 (City/District Court)
Family law petition fee: $0 (no filing fee in Family Court); $210 index number for a matrimonial/divorce action in Supreme Court
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Rensselaer City Court62 Washington Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144(518) 453-4680Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

Rensselaer County Family Court1504 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12180(518) 453-5515Family, Juvenile

Rensselaer Supreme and County Court80 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180(518) 285-5025Civil, Criminal, Divorce

Rensselaer Surrogate Court80 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180(518) 285-6100Probate, Guardianship, Adoption

Troy City Court51 State Street, Troy, NY 12180(518) 453-5900Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Rensselaer County court information on 1Court

Our services in Rensselaer County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Rensselaer 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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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 Rensselaer County?

1Court lists e-filing in Rensselaer County as: Mandatory - Supreme Court civil actions/proceedings in Rensselaer County must be e-filed (effective November 20, 2019). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Rensselaer County courthouses hear civil cases?

Rensselaer City Court, Rensselaer Supreme and County Court, Troy City Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

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

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