Process Server & Court Filing in New Castle County, DE

Courts we file and serve in

8 New Castle County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory in designated civil cases per Administrative Directive 2007-6
E-filing system: File & ServeXpress
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $210.00 ($200 filing + $10 court security assessment; Superior Court civil)
Small claims fee: Small claims/lesser civil heard in Justice of the Peace Court or Court of Common Pleas, not Superior Court
Family law petition fee: $175.00 ($165 + $10 court security assessment; Family Court petition for divorce)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County500 North King Street (Leonard L. Williams Justice Center), Wilmington, DE 19801(302) 255-0800Civil, Criminal

Court of Chancery, New Castle County500 North King Street (Leonard L. Williams Justice Center), Wilmington, DE 19801(302) 255-0544Civil, Probate

Family Court of Delaware, New Castle County500 North King Street (Leonard L. Williams Justice Center), Wilmington, DE 19801(302) 255-0300Family, Juvenile

Court of Common Pleas, New Castle County500 North King Street (Leonard L. Williams Justice Center), Wilmington, DE 19801(302) 255-0900Civil, Criminal, Traffic

Justice of the Peace Court 9 (Middletown)757 North Broad Street (Middletown Square Shopping Center), Middletown, DE 19709(302) 378-5221Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Eviction

Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle)2 Penns Way, Suite 100A, New Castle, DE 19720(302) 323-4450Criminal, Traffic

Justice of the Peace Court 13 (New Castle, Civil)2 Penns Way, Suite 203, New Castle, DE 19720(302) 323-6070Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Justice of the Peace Court 20 (Wilmington)824 N. Market Street, Suite 210, Wilmington, DE 19801(302) 574-1500Criminal

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

Our services in New Castle County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in New Castle 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 New Castle County?

1Court lists e-filing in New Castle County as: Mandatory in designated civil cases per Administrative Directive 2007-6. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which New Castle County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County, Court of Chancery, New Castle County, Court of Common Pleas, New Castle County, Justice of the Peace Court 9 (Middletown), Justice of the Peace Court 13 (New Castle, Civil). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$210.00 ($200 filing + $10 court security assessment; Superior Court civil), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in New Castle 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 New Castle 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 New Castle County, Delaware