Process Server & Court Filing in Madison County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Madison County courthouses

E-filing required: Registration mandatory for actively practicing Alabama attorneys (AOC order eff. May 15, 2011); e-filing use is permissive/voluntary
E-filing system: AlaFile
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $426.00 (circuit civil, amount in controversy $50,000 and under); $526.00 (over $50,000); plus $20.00 per sheriff service
Small claims fee: $78.00 (small claims under $1,500, District Court); $156.00 ($1,501-$3,000); $245.00 ($3,001-$6,000)
Family law petition fee: $324.00 (domestic relations divorce filing)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

Madison County Circuit Court100 Northside Sq Rm 217, Huntsville, AL 35801(256) 532-3390Civil, Criminal, Family

Madison County District Court100 Northside Sq Rm 217, Huntsville, AL 35801(256) 532-3390Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Madison County Probate Court1918 North Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35801(256) 532-3330Probate

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

Our services in Madison County

What we do and how fast

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

1Court lists e-filing in Madison County as: Registration mandatory for actively practicing Alabama attorneys (AOC order eff. May 15, 2011); e-filing use is permissive/voluntary. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Madison County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$426.00 (circuit civil, amount in controversy $50,000 and under); $526.00 (over $50,000); plus $20.00 per sheriff service, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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