Process Server & Court Filing in Cullman County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Cullman County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes - AlaFile registration and e-filing is mandatory for all attorneys licensed in Alabama (AOC Administrative Order, April 2011)
E-filing system: AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); base circuit court civil docket fee approx $197 for claims of $50,000 or less and approx $297 for claims over $50,000, plus additional court costs. No Cullman-specific fee chart published on the official county site.
Small claims fee: Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); district court small claims docket fee approx $35 for claims of $1,500 or less (higher for larger claims), plus additional court costs.
Family law petition fee: Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); circuit court domestic relations docket fee approx $145 for a divorce, plus additional court costs.

Cullman County Circuit Court500 Second Ave SW, Suite 303, Cullman, AL 35055(256) 775-4770Civil, Criminal, Family

Cullman County District Court500 Second Ave SW, Suite 303, Cullman, AL 35055(256) 775-4770Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Cullman County Probate Court500 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055(256) 775-4665Probate

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

Our services in Cullman County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Cullman County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 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 Cullman County?

1Court lists e-filing in Cullman County as: Yes - AlaFile registration and e-filing is mandatory for all attorneys licensed in Alabama (AOC Administrative Order, April 2011). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Cullman County courthouses hear civil cases?

Cullman County Circuit Court, Cullman County District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); base circuit court civil docket fee approx $197 for claims of $50,000 or less and approx $297 for claims over $50,000, plus additional court costs. No Cullman-specific fee chart published on the official county site., per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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