Process Server & Court Filing in DeKalb County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

3 DeKalb County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes
E-filing system: AlaFile (Alabama AOC e-filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $317.50 (circuit civil up to $50,000); $417.50 (over $50,000) per DeKalb County fee chart
Small claims fee: $87.50 (claims up to $1,500); $161.50 ($1,500.01-$3,000); $250.50 ($3,000.01-$6,000)
Family law petition fee: $265.50 (original divorce/domestic relations filing) per DeKalb County fee chart
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

DeKalb County Circuit CourtPO Box 681149, Fort Payne, AL 35968(256) 845-8525Civil, Criminal, Family

DeKalb County District CourtPO Box 681149, Fort Payne, AL 35968(256) 845-8525Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

DeKalb County Probate Court300 Grand Avenue SW Ste 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967(256) 845-8510Probate

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

Our services in DeKalb County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in DeKalb 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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How to start an order

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Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in DeKalb County?

1Court lists e-filing in DeKalb County as: Yes. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which DeKalb County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$317.50 (circuit civil up to $50,000); $417.50 (over $50,000) per DeKalb County fee chart, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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