Process Server & Court Filing in Pinellas County, FL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Pinellas County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (all civil/criminal attorney filings; limited exceptions; pro se may paper)
E-filing system: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $400.00 (circuit/county civil, up to 5 defendants; +$2.50 each additional; foreclosure varies $300–$1,905 by amount)
Small claims fee: $55.00 (<$100), $80.00 ($100.01–$500), $175.00 ($500.01–$2,500), $300.00 ($2,500.01–$15,000)
Family law petition fee: $397.50 (dissolution of marriage; +$10.50 final judgment recording)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Criminal Justice Center14250 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762(727) 464-3267CriminalE-filing

St. Petersburg Judicial Building545 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701(727) 464-3267Civil, Probate, FamilyE-filing

Pinellas County Justice Center14250 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762(727) 464-3267Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, TrafficE-filing

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

Our services in Pinellas County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports St. Petersburg and Clearwater-area law firms across Pinellas County, Florida with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Pinellas County Justice Center in Clearwater, the Pinellas County Court branches in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, and the Middle District federal courthouse in Tampa. Same-day service across the Tampa Bay 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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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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 Pinellas County?

1Court lists e-filing in Pinellas County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all civil/criminal attorney filings; limited exceptions; pro se may paper). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Pinellas County courthouses hear civil cases?

St. Petersburg Judicial Building, Pinellas County Justice Center. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$400.00 (circuit/county civil, up to 5 defendants; +$2.50 each additional; foreclosure varies $300–$1,905 by amount), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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