Process Server & Court Filing in St. Clair County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

5 St. Clair County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys
E-filing system: AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $297 circuit civil docket fee (or $197 if amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000); statewide statutory fee under Ala. Code 12-19-71
Small claims fee: $35 (claims up to $1,500); $109 ($1,500-$3,000), per Ala. Code 12-19-71
Family law petition fee: $145 domestic relations/divorce filing, per Ala. Code 12-19-71

St. Clair County Circuit Court - Ashville100 6th Ave, Suite 400, Ashville, AL 35953(205) 594-2184Civil, Criminal, Family

St. Clair County District Court - Ashville100 6th Ave, Suite 400, Ashville, AL 35953(205) 594-2184Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

St. Clair County Circuit Court - Pell City1815 Cogswell Ave, Suite 217, Pell City, AL 35125(205) 338-2511Civil, Criminal, Family

St. Clair County District Court - Pell City1815 Cogswell Ave, Suite 217, Pell City, AL 35125(205) 338-2511Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

St. Clair County Probate Court165 5th Avenue, Ashville, AL 35953(205) 594-2120Probate

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

Our services in St. Clair County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in St. Clair County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 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 St. Clair County?

1Court lists e-filing in St. Clair County as: Yes for attorneys. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which St. Clair County courthouses hear civil cases?

St. Clair County Circuit Court - Ashville, St. Clair County District Court - Ashville, St. Clair County Circuit Court - Pell City, St. Clair County District Court - Pell City. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in St. Clair County?

$297 circuit civil docket fee (or $197 if amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000); statewide statutory fee under Ala. Code 12-19-71, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County, Alabama