Process service and court filing in Madera County, California
1 Madera County courthouse
- E-filing required
- No (voluntary)
- E-filing system
- Court e-Filing portal (ecourt)
- 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. Madera County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Madera 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
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Madera County?
1Court lists e-filing in Madera County as: No (voluntary). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Madera County courthouses hear civil cases?
Superior Court of California, County of Madera - Madera Superior Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Madera 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 Madera 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 Madera County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.