Process Server & Court Filing in Montgomery County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Montgomery County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (all AL-licensed attorneys must register/use AlaFile per Apr 12, 2011 Administrative Order); permissive for pro se filers
E-filing system: AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $246.00 (circuit civil, $20,001-$50,000); $346.00 ($50,001 and over), plus sheriff service; per Montgomery County Circuit Civil fee chart, effective date not shown
Small claims fee: $52.00 (up to $1,500); $126.00 ($1,500.01-$3,000); $215.00 ($3,000.01-$6,000), one defendant, plus sheriff service; per Montgomery County Small Claims fee chart
Family law petition fee: $194.00 (Domestic Relations docket fee); per Montgomery County Domestic Relations fee chart, effective date not shown
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

Montgomery County Circuit Court251 S Lawrence St, Montgomery, AL 36104(334) 832-1260Civil, Criminal, Family

Montgomery County District Court251 S Lawrence St, Montgomery, AL 36104(334) 832-1260Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Montgomery County Probate Court100 South Lawrence St, Montgomery, AL 36104(334) 832-1240Probate

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

Our services in Montgomery County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Montgomery 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Montgomery County?

1Court lists e-filing in Montgomery County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all AL-licensed attorneys must register/use AlaFile per Apr 12, 2011 Administrative Order); permissive for pro se filers. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Montgomery County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$246.00 (circuit civil, $20,001-$50,000); $346.00 ($50,001 and over), plus sheriff service; per Montgomery County Circuit Civil fee chart, effective date not shown, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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