Local Coverage
Bristol County, Massachusetts is served by its Superior Court in New Bedford. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Bristol County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Massachusetts's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Bristol County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Bristol County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Massachusetts's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Bristol County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Bristol County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Superior Court
441 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
(617) 788-8130
M-F: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Bristol County are handled by the Massachusetts Superior Court in New Bedford — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Bristol County, Massachusetts.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting Massachusetts's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Bristol County, Massachusetts.