Process service and court filing in Orange County, Florida
3 Orange County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (self-represented may e-file voluntarily or file paper)
- 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 $905–$1,905 by property value; county civil $300 for $8,000.01–$15,000, $400 for $15,000.01–$50,000)
- Small claims fee
- $55.00 (under $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; excludes summons issuance $10.00 each)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Orange County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Orlando-area law firms across Orange County, Florida with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Orange County Courthouse, the Orange County Court, the Middle District federal courthouse, and the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal. Same-day service across the Orlando metro, named coordinators on every order, photographic confirmation, and live status updates as filings clear the clerk.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Orange County?
1Court lists e-filing in Orange County as: Mandatory for attorneys (self-represented may e-file voluntarily or file paper). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Orange County courthouses hear civil cases?
Orange County Courthouse, Apopka Service Center. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Orange County?
$400.00 (circuit civil over $50,000; foreclosure $905–$1,905 by property value; county civil $300 for $8,000.01–$15,000, $400 for $15,000.01–$50,000), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Orange 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 Orange County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.