Process Server & Court Filing in Bay County, FL

Courts we file and serve in

2 Bay County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525); permissive for self-represented parties
E-filing system: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $400.00 (circuit civil, claim over $50,000); county civil $300.00 ($8,001-$15,000), $400.00 ($15,001-$30,000)
Small claims fee: Heard in County Court (small claims up to $8,000); tiered: under $100 = $55.00, $101-$500 = $80.00, $501-$2,500 = $175.00, $2,501-$8,000 = $300.00
Family law petition fee: $397.50 (petition for dissolution of marriage)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Bay County Circuit Court300 E 4th St, Panama City, FL 32401(850) 763-9061Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile

Bay County Court300 E 4th St, Panama City, FL 32401(850) 763-9061Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Bay County court information on 1Court

Our services in Bay County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Bay County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Bay County?

1Court lists e-filing in Bay County as: Mandatory for attorneys (Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525); permissive for self-represented parties. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Bay County courthouses hear civil cases?

Bay County Circuit Court, Bay County Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$400.00 (circuit civil, claim over $50,000); county civil $300.00 ($8,001-$15,000), $400.00 ($15,001-$30,000), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Bay 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 Bay 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 Bay County, Florida