Process service and court filing in Suffolk County, New York
4 Suffolk County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory (most case types) (per Suffolk protocol rev. 2/2/24: all civil matters except Art. 70/78, Election Law, matrimonial, Mental Hygiene; pro se exempt)
- 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 Court, CPLR 8018)
- Small claims fee
- $15 (≤$1,000) or $20 (over $1,000) in Suffolk County District Court, plus mailing costs; $10/$15 in town/village justice courts
- Family law petition fee
- $335 minimum for a Supreme Court divorce ($210 index + $125 note of issue, or $95 RJI + $30 note of issue)
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- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
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Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Suffolk County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Suffolk County, New York law firms across Long Island east. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Cohalan Court Complex in Central Islip, the Riverhead courthouse, the Surrogate's and Family Courts, and the Eastern District courthouse at Central Islip. Same-day service across Long Island, named coordinators on every order, photographic confirmation, and live status updates.
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 Suffolk County?
1Court lists e-filing in Suffolk County as: Mandatory (most case types) (per Suffolk protocol rev. 2/2/24: all civil matters except Art. 70/78, Election Law, matrimonial, Mental Hygiene; pro se exempt). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Suffolk County courthouses hear civil cases?
Suffolk County Court Complex, District Court - First District, District Court - Sixth District. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Suffolk County?
$210 (index number, Supreme Court, CPLR 8018), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.