Process Server & Court Filing in Hillsborough County, FL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Hillsborough County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (permissive for self-represented; some document types must still be paper-filed)
E-filing system: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $400.00 (circuit civil over $50,000; foreclosure over $250,000 = $1,905.00)
Small claims fee: $55.00 (under $100); $80.00 ($100–$500); $175.00 ($500.01–$2,500); $300.00 ($2,500.01–$15,000); $400.00 ($15,000.01–$50,000)
Family law petition fee: $408.00 (petition for dissolution of marriage)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

George E. Edgecomb Courthouse800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602(813) 276-8100Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, TrafficE-filing

Plant City Courthouse301 N Michigan Ave, Plant City, FL 33563(813) 276-8100Civil, TrafficE-filing

Falkenburg Road Jail Annex520 N Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619(813) 276-8100CriminalE-filing

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

Our services in Hillsborough County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Tampa-area law firms across Hillsborough County, Florida with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, the Middle District federal courthouse, the Tampa bankruptcy court, and the Florida Second District Court of Appeal. Same-day service across the Tampa Bay metro, named coordinators on every order, photographic confirmation, 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

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 Hillsborough County?

1Court lists e-filing in Hillsborough County as: Mandatory for attorneys (permissive for self-represented; some document types must still be paper-filed). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Hillsborough County courthouses hear civil cases?

George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, Plant City Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$400.00 (circuit civil over $50,000; foreclosure over $250,000 = $1,905.00), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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