Process service and court filing in Bristol County, Rhode Island
2 Bristol County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes - mandatory for all parties except self-represented litigants, incarcerated individuals, or where a waiver is granted
- E-filing system
- Odyssey File and Serve (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $160.00 (RI Superior Court, civil complaint entry/filing fee), current
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Bristol County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Bristol County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Bristol County?
1Court lists e-filing in Bristol County as: Yes - mandatory for all parties except self-represented litigants, incarcerated individuals, or where a waiver is granted. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Bristol County courthouses hear civil cases?
Providence/Bristol County Superior Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Bristol County?
$160.00 (RI Superior Court, civil complaint entry/filing fee), current, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Bristol 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 Bristol County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.