Process Server & Court Filing in Houston County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Houston County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys
E-filing system: AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $297.00 statutory docket fee for circuit civil suit over $50,000 ($197.00 if $50,000 or less), plus uniform statutory add-on costs (county total approx $376 / $276); set by Ala. Code 12-19-71, eff. 2026
Small claims fee: $35.00 statutory docket fee for claim $1,500 or less; $109.00 for $1,500.01-$3,000 (Ala. Code 12-19-71); county total higher with service/add-ons
Family law petition fee: $145.00 statutory docket fee, domestic relations/divorce at filing (Ala. Code 12-19-71); county total approx $224 with add-ons

Houston County Circuit Court114 N Oates St, Dothan, AL 36303(334) 677-4800Civil, Criminal, Family

Houston County District Court114 N Oates St, Dothan, AL 36303(334) 677-4800Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Houston County Probate Court462 North Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36303(334) 677-4792Probate

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

Our services in Houston County

What we do and how fast

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

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

Which Houston County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$297.00 statutory docket fee for circuit civil suit over $50,000 ($197.00 if $50,000 or less), plus uniform statutory add-on costs (county total approx $376 / $276); set by Ala. Code 12-19-71, eff. 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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