Process Server & Court Filing in Fresno County, CA

Courts we file and serve in

4 Fresno County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (represented parties in all civil, family law, probate per CCP 1010.6(g); self-represented encouraged, not required)
E-filing system: Court-certified EFSPs (e.g., Journal Technologies, One Legal) on Fresno's new eCourt system; list at fresno.courts.ca.gov/electronic-filing-service-providers
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $435.00 (unlimited civil over $35,000); limited civil $370.00 / $225.00, statewide schedule eff. 1/1/2026; no local surcharge
Small claims fee: $30.00 (≤$1,500); $50.00 ($1,500.01-$5,000); $75.00 (to $12,500); $100.00 frequent filers
Family law petition fee: $435.00 (dissolution petition / first appearance)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

B.F. Sisk Courthouse1130 O St, Fresno, CA 93724(559) 457-2000Civil, ProbateE-filing

Fresno County Superior Court - Criminal1100 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93724(559) 457-2000CriminalE-filing

M Street Courthouse2317 Tuolumne St, Fresno, CA 93721(559) 457-2000Family, JuvenileE-filing

Clovis Regional Center2550 Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93612(559) 457-2000Traffic, CivilE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Fresno County court information on 1Court

Our services in Fresno County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Fresno County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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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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

Is e-filing required in Fresno County?

1Court lists e-filing in Fresno County as: Mandatory for attorneys (represented parties in all civil, family law, probate per CCP 1010.6(g); self-represented encouraged, not required). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Fresno County courthouses hear civil cases?

B.F. Sisk Courthouse, Clovis Regional Center. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$435.00 (unlimited civil over $35,000); limited civil $370.00 / $225.00, statewide schedule eff. 1/1/2026; no local surcharge, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno County, California