Process service and court filing in Limestone County, Alabama

Courts we file and serve in

3 Limestone 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; county fees additional
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
Limestone County Circuit Court200 Washington St W, Athens, AL 35611(256) 233-6406Civil, Criminal, Family
Limestone County District Court200 Washington St W, Athens, AL 35611(256) 233-6406Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile
Limestone County Probate Court100 South Clinton Street, Suite D, Athens, AL 35611(256) 233-6427Probate

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

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Is e-filing required in Limestone County?

1Court lists e-filing in Limestone 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 Limestone County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$197 (<=$50,000) / $297 (>$50,000) circuit civil docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; county fees additional, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Limestone 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 Limestone 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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