Process service and court filing in Wayne County, New York
3 Wayne County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Partial (mandatory for certain case types; consensual for others)
- E-filing system
- NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $210 index number fee to commence a Supreme Court civil action, plus $95 Request for Judicial Intervention fee, per CPLR 8018 and 8020
- Small claims fee
- $10 for claims up to $1,000 and $15 for claims over $1,000, filed in town/village/city courts
- Family law petition fee
- Divorce is filed in Supreme Court and requires the $210 index number fee plus additional fees; Family Court petitions (custody/support) have no filing fee
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Wayne County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Wayne County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
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 Wayne County?
1Court lists e-filing in Wayne County as: Partial (mandatory for certain case types; consensual for others). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Wayne County courthouses hear civil cases?
Wayne County Supreme & County Courts. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Wayne County?
$210 index number fee to commence a Supreme Court civil action, plus $95 Request for Judicial Intervention fee, per CPLR 8018 and 8020, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Wayne 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 Wayne County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.