Process Server & Court Filing in Shelby County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Shelby County courthouses

E-filing system: AlaFile
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $402.00 to file a circuit civil complaint (cases over $50,000 or unspecified damages); $302.00 for cases valued $20,001-$50,000. Per Shelby County Circuit Civil Fee Chart; no effective date shown.
Family law petition fee: $280.00 domestic relations docket fee (e.g., divorce/family petition). Per Shelby County Domestic Relations Fee Chart; no effective date shown.
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

Shelby County Circuit Court112 N Main St, Room 1F, Columbiana, AL 35051(205) 669-3760Civil, Criminal, Family

Shelby County District Court112 N Main St, Room 1F, Columbiana, AL 35051(205) 669-3760Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Shelby County Probate Court112 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051(205) 669-3710Probate

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

Our services in Shelby County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Shelby 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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Other counties we cover

All Alabama counties

Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

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

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FAQ

Common questions

Which Shelby County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$402.00 to file a circuit civil complaint (cases over $50,000 or unspecified damages); $302.00 for cases valued $20,001-$50,000. Per Shelby County Circuit Civil Fee Chart; no effective date shown., per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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