Process Server & Court Filing in Sussex County, DE

Courts we file and serve in

10 Sussex 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: Lesser civil heard in Justice of the Peace Court or Court of Common Pleas
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Superior Court of Delaware, Sussex County1 The Circle, Suite 2 (Sussex County Courthouse), Georgetown, DE 19947(302) 855-7055Civil, Criminal

Court of Chancery, Sussex County34 The Circle (Court of Chancery Courthouse), Georgetown, DE 19947(302) 856-5777Civil, Probate

Family Court of Delaware, Sussex County100 East Market Street (Sussex County Family Courthouse), Georgetown, DE 19947(302) 855-7400Family, Juvenile

Court of Common Pleas, Sussex County1 The Circle, Suite 1 (Sussex County Courthouse), Georgetown, DE 19947(302) 858-5700Civil, Criminal, Traffic

Justice of the Peace Court 2 (Lewes)16283 Willow Creek Road, Lewes, DE 19958(302) 645-6163Criminal

Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Georgetown)23730 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947(302) 856-1445Criminal, Traffic

Justice of the Peace Court 4 (Seaford)408 E. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973(302) 628-2036Criminal

Justice of the Peace Court 14 (Georgetown)5 East Pine Street, Georgetown, DE 19947(302) 856-4657Criminal

Justice of the Peace Court 17 (Georgetown, Civil)23730 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947(302) 856-1447Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Justice of the Peace Court Truancy Court, Sussex408 E. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973(302) 629-5433Juvenile

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

Our services in Sussex County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Sussex County for law firms across the country. We cover all 10 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 Sussex County?

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

Which Sussex County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of Delaware, Sussex County, Court of Chancery, Sussex County, Court of Common Pleas, Sussex County, Justice of the Peace Court 17 (Georgetown, Civil). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex County, Delaware