Process service and court filing in Morgan County, Alabama

Courts we file and serve in

3 Morgan County courthouses

E-filing required
Yes for attorneys (statewide AL)
E-filing system
AlaFile
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
$96.00 base for claims up to $1,500 (Sheriff in-county service); $170.00 for $1,501-$3,000; $259.00 for $3,001-$6,000 (Morgan Co District Court fee schedule)
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
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Morgan County Circuit Court302 Lee St NE, Decatur, AL 35601(256) 351-4790Civil, Criminal, Family
Morgan County District Court302 Lee St NE, Decatur, AL 35601(256) 351-4790Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile
Morgan County Probate Court302 Lee Street NE, Floor 2, Decatur, AL 35601(256) 351-4675Probate

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

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Is e-filing required in Morgan County?

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

Which Morgan County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Morgan 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 Morgan 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 Morgan 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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