Process Server & Court Filing in Baldwin County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

7 Baldwin County courthouses

E-filing required: Registration mandatory for practicing Alabama attorneys; e-filing use permissive
E-filing system: AlaFile
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $279.00 (circuit civil, $20,000.01-$50,000); $379.00 (over $50,000); plus $20 per document sheriff service
Small claims fee: $82.00 (small claims up to $1,500; max claim $3,000); $156.00 ($1,501-$3,000)
Family law petition fee: $227.00 (divorce/domestic relations; cash, money order or cashier's check only)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

Baldwin County Circuit Court - Baldwin County Courthouse312 Courthouse Sq, Suite 10, Bay Minette, AL 36507(251) 937-0280Civil, Criminal, Family

Baldwin County District Court - Baldwin County Courthouse312 Courthouse Sq, Suite 10, Bay Minette, AL 36507(251) 937-0280Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Baldwin County Circuit Court - Fairhope Satellite Courthouse1100 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532(251) 928-3002Civil, Criminal, Family

Baldwin County District Court - Fairhope Satellite Courthouse1100 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532(251) 928-3002Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Baldwin County Circuit Court - Foley Satellite Courthouse201 E Section Ave, Foley, AL 36535(251) 943-5061Civil, Criminal, Family

Baldwin County District Court - Foley Satellite Courthouse201 E Section Ave, Foley, AL 36535(251) 943-5061Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Baldwin County Probate Court220 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette, AL 36507(251) 937-0260Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Baldwin County court information on 1Court

Our services in Baldwin County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Baldwin County for law firms across the country. We cover all 7 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.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Baldwin County?

1Court lists e-filing in Baldwin County as: Registration mandatory for practicing Alabama attorneys; e-filing use permissive. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Baldwin County courthouses hear civil cases?

Baldwin County Circuit Court - Baldwin County Courthouse, Baldwin County District Court - Baldwin County Courthouse, Baldwin County Circuit Court - Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, Baldwin County District Court - Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, Baldwin County Circuit Court - Foley Satellite Courthouse, Baldwin County District Court - Foley Satellite Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$279.00 (circuit civil, $20,000.01-$50,000); $379.00 (over $50,000); plus $20 per document sheriff service, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Baldwin 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 Baldwin 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 Baldwin County, Alabama