Process service and court filing in Franklin County, Illinois
1 Franklin County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes
- E-filing system
- eFileIL (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $326.00
- Small claims fee
- $109.00
- Family law petition fee
- $326.00
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 27, 2026. Franklin County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Franklin County for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Franklin County?
1Court lists e-filing in Franklin County as: Yes. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Franklin County courthouses hear civil cases?
Franklin County Circuit Court (Franklin County Courthouse). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Franklin County?
$326.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Franklin 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 Franklin County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.