Process service and court filing in Fairfield County, Connecticut
3 Fairfield County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (most civil and family; self-represented may e-file or paper; some categories excluded)
- E-filing system
- Connecticut Judicial Branch E-Services
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $360 (civil cause entry fee, C.G.S. §52-259); $230 if amount in demand is less than $2,500 (+$75 if complaint later amended to demand $2,500 or more)
- Small claims fee
- $95 (small claims entry fee; +$125 to transfer to regular docket)
- Family law petition fee
- $360 (dissolution of marriage, civil action entry fee)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Fairfield County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Bridgeport and Stamford-area law firms across Fairfield County, Connecticut with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Fairfield Superior Court in Bridgeport, the Fairfield Probate Court, and the District of Connecticut federal courthouse in Bridgeport. Same-day service across southwestern Connecticut, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Fairfield County?
1Court lists e-filing in Fairfield County as: Mandatory for attorneys (most civil and family; self-represented may e-file or paper; some categories excluded). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Fairfield County courthouses hear civil cases?
Fairfield Judicial District, Stamford Superior Court, Norwalk Superior Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Fairfield County?
$360 (civil cause entry fee, C.G.S. §52-259); $230 if amount in demand is less than $2,500 (+$75 if complaint later amended to demand $2,500 or more), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Fairfield 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 Fairfield County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.