Welcome to the Suffolk
County Sheriff’s Department
Civil Process Division
We serve civil legal papers within Suffolk County accurately and on time.
Visit us, email your documents, or call for assistance.
Download Forms
How to Get Papers Served
Make a Payment
About us
Our Mission
To provide timely, accurate, and lawful service of civil process in Suffolk County, with courtesy and transparency.
What We Do
- Serve summonses, subpoenas, executions, and other civil papers
- Provide returns of service for the courts and parties
- Offer guidance on preparing documents for service
Our Services
Document Service:
- Personal, substitute, and leave-and-mail service per Massachusetts rules.
Enforcement Services:
- Executions, levies, and post-judgment actions where applicable.
Special/Out-of-County
- We coordinate special handling and forwarding when needed.
Returns & Copies
- Certified returns of service; duplicate copies available on request.
How to Get Papers Served
Download & Complete Forms
- Click *Download Forms Here* to get required forms.
- * Fill out all fields and attach supporting documents.
Submit Documents
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In Person: 132 Portland Street, Boston, MA 02114
(Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM)
Make Payment
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By Phone: (617) 704-6999
- Have your case/reference number ready
- Pay by Credit Card, Debit Card, ACH
- In Person: 132 Portland Street, Boston, MA 02114
- Cash, Money Order, Credit/Debit accepted
Receive Confirmation
- Receipt will be provided by email or in person
- For real-time status updates:
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📞 (617) 704-6999
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📧 Email: civilprocess@scsdma.org
- 📠 Fax: (617) 704-6998
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Make a Payment (By Phone or In Person)
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By Phone: Call (617) 704-6999 during business hours. Have your case/reference number ready.
- In Person: Pay at 132 Portland St., Boston, MA 02114.
- Accepted Methods: Phone—Credit/Debit/ACH; In-Person—Cash, Money Order, Credit/Debit.
Need Help Paying? Email civilprocess@scsdma.org or call us.
Resources Center
Downloadable Forms & Guides
FAQs
Q: What documents can you serve?
Most civil documents, including summonses, subpoenas, and executions in Suffolk County.
Email civilprocess@scsdma.org or bring them to 132 Portland St., Boston (Mon–Fri, 8:30–4:30).
By phone at (617) 704-6999 (Credit/Debit/ACH) or in person (cash, money order, card).
Q: How will I get confirmation?
You’ll receive a receipt and later a return of service. Contact us anytime for status.
Q: What is the typical turnaround time?
Varies by document and address. We’ll advise timelines when you submit.
See the Fee Schedule in Resources or call us.
Contact Us
- Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department – Civil Process Division, 132 Portland Street, Boston, MA 02114
- Phone: (617) 704-6999
- Fax: (617) 704-6998
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Email: civilprocess@scsdma.org
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Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM