Process service and court filing in Kings County, California
1 Kings County courthouse
- E-filing system
- eCourt e-filing / approved e-filing service providers
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $435 (first paper, unlimited civil complaint over $35,000; Gov. Code 70611; eff. 2026-01-01)
- Small claims fee
- $30 (<=$1,500) / $50 ($1,500-$5,000) / $75 ($5,000-$12,500, natural persons); CCP 116.230; eff. 2026-01-01
- Family law petition fee
- $435 (dissolution/legal separation/nullity petition; Gov. Code 70670; eff. 2026-01-01)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Kings County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Kings County for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
We have 11 offices in California. See all offices
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Common questions
Which Kings County courthouses hear civil cases?
Superior Court of California, County of Kings - Kings Superior Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Kings County?
$435 (first paper, unlimited civil complaint over $35,000; Gov. Code 70611; eff. 2026-01-01), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Kings 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 Kings County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.