Local Coverage
Ontario County, New York is served by its own Supreme Court and County Clerk. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Ontario County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets New York's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Ontario County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Ontario County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, New York's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Ontario County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Ontario County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Supreme Court
20 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
(518) 455-7700
M-F: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Ontario County are handled by the New York Supreme Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Ontario County, New York.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting New York's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Ontario County, New York.