Process Server & Court Filing in Duval County, FL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Duval County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (all civil and criminal case types per AOSC13-17; self-represented may e-file voluntarily or paper file)
E-filing system: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $401.00 (standard circuit civil filing fee)
Small claims fee: $55.00 (to $100); $80.00 ($100.01-$500); $175.00 ($500.01-$2,500); $300.00 (over $2,500); $130.00 (claims to $1,000 with replevin)
Family law petition fee: $409.00 (dissolution of marriage, incl. simplified dissolution)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Duval County Courthouse501 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202(904) 255-1695Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, TrafficE-filing

Charles H. McBurney Courthouse1 Courthouse Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32218(904) 255-1695CriminalE-filing

Family Court Facility330 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202(904) 255-1695Family, JuvenileE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Duval County court information on 1Court

Our services in Duval County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Jacksonville-area law firms across Duval County, Florida with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Duval County Courthouse, the Duval County Court, the Middle District federal courthouse, and the Florida First District Court of Appeal. Same-day service across the Jacksonville metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.

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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Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Duval County?

1Court lists e-filing in Duval County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all civil and criminal case types per AOSC13-17; self-represented may e-file voluntarily or paper file). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Duval County courthouses hear civil cases?

Duval County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

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

$401.00 (standard circuit civil filing fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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