Process service and court filing in Elmore County, Alabama
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
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Elmore County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Elmore 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.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
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.