Process service and court filing in Elmore County, Alabama

Courts we file and serve in

3 Elmore County courthouses

E-filing required
Yes - AlaFile registration and e-filing is mandatory for attorneys
E-filing system
AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
Circuit civil filing: $284 for claims up to $50,000; $384 for claims over $50,000 (Elmore County civil fees effective August 1, 2015)
Small claims fee
$52 (up to $1,500); $126 ($1,500.01-$3,000); $215 ($3,000.01-$6,000), one defendant
Family law petition fee
Domestic relations initial complaint: $232; modification or enforcement: $335
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Elmore County Circuit Court8935 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka, AL 36092(334) 514-3116Civil, Criminal, Family
Elmore County District Court8935 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka, AL 36092(334) 514-3116Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile
Elmore County Probate Court100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092(334) 567-1140Probate

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

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Is e-filing required in Elmore County?

1Court lists e-filing in Elmore County as: Yes - AlaFile registration and e-filing is mandatory for attorneys. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Elmore County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

Circuit civil filing: $284 for claims up to $50,000; $384 for claims over $50,000 (Elmore County civil fees effective August 1, 2015), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Elmore 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 Elmore County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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