Process Server & Court Filing in Lee County, FL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Lee County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (statewide per Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.520/2.525)
E-filing system: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $400.00 (circuit civil; +$2.50 per defendant over 5); county civil $300 ($8,000–$15,000), $400 ($15,000.01–$30,000)
Small claims fee: $55.00 (<$100); $80.00 ($100–$500); $175.00 ($500.01–$2,500); $300.00 ($2,500.01–$8,000)
Family law petition fee: $408.00 (dissolution of marriage)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Lee County Justice Center1700 Monroe St, Fort Myers, FL 33901(239) 533-2742Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, TrafficE-filing

Lee County Courthouse Annex2075 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901(239) 533-2742Civil, ProbateE-filing

Cape Coral Courthouse1039 SE 9th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33990(239) 533-2742Traffic, CivilE-filing

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

Our services in Lee County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Fort Myers and Cape Coral-area law firms across Lee County, Florida with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Lee County Justice Center in Fort Myers, the Lee County Court, and the Middle District federal courthouse. Same-day service across Southwest Florida, 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.

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 Lee County?

1Court lists e-filing in Lee County as: Mandatory for attorneys (statewide per Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.520/2.525). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Lee County courthouses hear civil cases?

Lee County Justice Center, Lee County Courthouse Annex, Cape Coral Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$400.00 (circuit civil; +$2.50 per defendant over 5); county civil $300 ($8,000–$15,000), $400 ($15,000.01–$30,000), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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