Process Server & Court Filing in Etowah County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Etowah County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes - mandatory for attorneys; pro se litigants encouraged to use AlaFile
E-filing system: AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $197 (<=$50,000) / $297 (>$50,000) circuit civil docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; Etowah county fee chart totals ~$201/$301 (eff. 10/1/2011)
Small claims fee: $35 (<=$1,500) / $109 ($1,500-$3,000) / $198 ($3,000-$20,000) district civil docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; county fees additional
Family law petition fee: $145 divorce/domestic relations docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; county fees additional
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

Etowah County Circuit Court801 Forrest Ave, Ste 202, Gadsden, AL 35901(256) 549-2181Civil, Criminal, Family

Etowah County District Court801 Forrest Ave, Ste 202, Gadsden, AL 35901(256) 549-2181Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Etowah County Probate Court800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901(256) 549-5342Probate

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

Our services in Etowah County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Etowah 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 Etowah County?

1Court lists e-filing in Etowah County as: Yes - mandatory for attorneys; pro se litigants encouraged to use AlaFile. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Etowah County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$197 (<=$50,000) / $297 (>$50,000) circuit civil docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; Etowah county fee chart totals ~$201/$301 (eff. 10/1/2011), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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