Process Server & Court Filing in Providence County, RI

Courts we file and serve in

4 Providence County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for all parties in Superior Court except self-represented litigants, incarcerated individuals, or where a waiver is granted
E-filing system: eFileRI (Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $160.00 (civil action entry fee; plus $17.50 case processing and $3.25 technology surcharge)
Small claims fee: Small claims heard in RI District Court, not Superior Court
Family law petition fee: Divorce/family matters heard in RI Family Court (separate court and fee schedule)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Providence/Bristol County Superior Court250 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903(401) 222-3230Civil, Criminal

Providence/Bristol County Family Court1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903(401) 458-3200Family, Divorce

Providence/Bristol County Family Court, Juvenile1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903(401) 458-3290Juvenile

District Court, Sixth Division1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903(401) 458-5400Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 6, 2026. Providence County court information on 1Court

Our services in Providence County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Providence County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Other counties we cover

All Rhode Island counties

Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Providence County?

1Court lists e-filing in Providence County as: Mandatory for all parties in Superior Court except self-represented litigants, incarcerated individuals, or where a waiver is granted. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Providence County courthouses hear civil cases?

Providence/Bristol County Superior Court, District Court, Sixth Division. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$160.00 (civil action entry fee; plus $17.50 case processing and $3.25 technology surcharge), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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

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

Process service and court filing in Providence County, Rhode Island