Process service and court filing in Jefferson County, Colorado
3 Jefferson County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (all district court case types; permissive for self-represented)
- E-filing system
- Colorado Courts E-Filing (ICCES)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $265 (district civil complaint; answer $222); eff 1/1/2025
- Small claims fee
- $31 ($0–$500); $55 ($500.01–$7,500); eff 1/1/2025
- Family law petition fee
- $260 (dissolution/legal separation/invalidity)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Jefferson County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Jefferson 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.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Jefferson County?
1Court lists e-filing in Jefferson County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all district court case types; permissive for self-represented). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Jefferson County courthouses hear civil cases?
Lakewood Municipal Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Jefferson County?
$265 (district civil complaint; answer $222); eff 1/1/2025, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.