Process service and court filing in Kent County, Rhode Island
3 Kent County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented litigants
- E-filing system
- Rhode Island Judiciary Electronic Filing System - Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $160.00 (Superior Court civil action)
- Small claims fee
- $55.00 (District Court small claims)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 6, 2026. Kent County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Kent 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
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Kent County?
1Court lists e-filing in Kent County as: Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented litigants. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Kent County courthouses hear civil cases?
Kent County Superior Court, District Court, Third Division. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Kent County?
$160.00 (Superior Court civil action), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Kent 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 Kent County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.