Process Server & Court Filing in Kent County, DE

Courts we file and serve in

8 Kent County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys on new civil complaints, mechanic's liens, and mortgage cases; not required for civil appeals, involuntary commitments, or civil miscellaneous proceedings
E-filing system: File & ServeXpress
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $200 (to commence a civil action/file most complaints; plus $10 court security assessment)
Small claims fee: Heard in Justice of the Peace Court, not Superior Court: $35 (under $1,000), $40 ($1,000-$5,000), $45 (over $5,000)
Family law petition fee: $165 (petition for divorce in Delaware Family Court; plus $10 court security assessment)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Superior Court of Delaware, Kent County414 Federal Street (Kent County Courthouse), Dover, DE 19901(302) 735-1900Civil, Criminal

Court of Chancery, Kent County414 Federal Street (Kent County Courthouse), Dover, DE 19901(302) 735-1930Civil, Probate

Family Court of Delaware, Kent County445 S. Governors Avenue, Dover, DE 19904(302) 672-1000Family, Juvenile

Court of Common Pleas, Kent County414 Federal Street (Kent County Courthouse), Dover, DE 19901(302) 735-3900Civil, Criminal, Traffic

Justice of the Peace Court 6 (Harrington)35 Cams Fortune Way, Harrington, DE 19952(302) 422-5922Criminal

Justice of the Peace Court 7 (Dover)480 Bank Lane, Dover, DE 19904(302) 739-4554Criminal, Traffic

Justice of the Peace Court 8 (Smyrna)100 Monrovia Avenue, Smyrna, DE 19977(302) 653-7083Criminal

Justice of the Peace Court 16 (Dover, Civil)414 Federal Street, Room 173, Dover, DE 19901(302) 739-4316Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Kent County court information on 1Court

Our services in Kent County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Kent County for law firms across the country. We cover all 8 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Kent County?

1Court lists e-filing in Kent County as: Mandatory for attorneys on new civil complaints, mechanic's liens, and mortgage cases; not required for civil appeals, involuntary commitments, or civil miscellaneous proceedings. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Kent County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of Delaware, Kent County, Court of Chancery, Kent County, Court of Common Pleas, Kent County, Justice of the Peace Court 16 (Dover, Civil). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Kent County?

$200 (to commence a civil action/file most complaints; plus $10 court security assessment), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Kent 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 Kent County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Kent County, Delaware