Process service and court filing in Hartford County, Connecticut
2 Hartford County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (most civil and family; self-represented generally not required)
- 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)
- Small claims fee
- $95 (small claims entry fee)
- Family law petition fee
- $360 (dissolution of marriage entry fee)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Hartford County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Hartford-area law firms across Hartford County, Connecticut with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Hartford Superior Court, the Hartford Probate Court, the District of Connecticut federal courthouse, and the Hartford bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the Greater Hartford metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Hartford County?
1Court lists e-filing in Hartford County as: Mandatory for attorneys (most civil and family; self-represented generally not required). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Hartford County courthouses hear civil cases?
Hartford Superior Court, Hartford Community Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Hartford County?
$360 (civil cause entry fee, C.G.S. §52-259), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Hartford 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 Hartford County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.