Process Server & Court Filing in Bartholomew County, IN

Courts we file and serve in

4 Bartholomew County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys (statewide Indiana requirement)
E-filing system: Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $157 for a standard civil case (statutory statewide court costs, IC 33-37)
Small claims fee: $97 for small claims (statutory statewide court costs)
Family law petition fee: $157 (dissolution of marriage filed as a standard civil case)
Case lookup: Court case search

Clerk of the Bartholomew Circuit and Superior Courts234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201(812) 379-1600Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Bartholomew Circuit Court234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201(812) 379-1605Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Bartholomew Superior Court #1234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201(812) 379-1623Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Bartholomew Superior Court #2234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201(812) 379-1610Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

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

Our services in Bartholomew County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Bartholomew County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

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.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Bartholomew County?

1Court lists e-filing in Bartholomew County as: Yes for attorneys (statewide Indiana requirement). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Bartholomew County courthouses hear civil cases?

Clerk of the Bartholomew Circuit and Superior Courts, Bartholomew Circuit Court, Bartholomew Superior Court #1, Bartholomew Superior Court #2. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$157 for a standard civil case (statutory statewide court costs, IC 33-37), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew County, Indiana