Process service and court filing in Ulster County, New York

Courts we file and serve in

4 Ulster County courthouses

E-filing required
Yes for most civil actions; exceptions for Election Law and Mental Hygiene Law matters (hardcopy); matrimonial, Art. 70/78, and name-change cases optional
E-filing system
NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$210 (index number to commence a civil action; CPLR 8018)
Family law petition fee
$210 (index number to commence a matrimonial action; CPLR 8018)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Kingston City Court1 Garraghan Drive, Kingston, NY 12401(845) 481-9350Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction
Ulster County Family Court2 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401(845) 481-9430Family, Juvenile
Ulster County Supreme & County Courts285 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401(845) 481-9375Civil, Criminal, Divorce
Ulster County Surrogate's Court244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401(845) 481-9338Probate, Guardianship, Adoption

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

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Is e-filing required in Ulster County?

1Court lists e-filing in Ulster County as: Yes for most civil actions; exceptions for Election Law and Mental Hygiene Law matters (hardcopy); matrimonial, Art. 70/78, and name-change cases optional. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Ulster County courthouses hear civil cases?

Kingston City Court, Ulster County Supreme & County Courts. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

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

How fast can you serve papers in Ulster 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 Ulster County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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