Process service and court filing in Hamilton County, Indiana

Courts we file and serve in

3 Hamilton County courthouses

E-filing required
Mandatory for attorneys (all IN trial courts, Trial Rules 86/87; self-represented may e-file or paper)
E-filing system
Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS) via approved EFSPs
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$232.00 (civil plenary / civil tort, incl. $75 jury fee); $157.00 (civil collection); +$28 sheriff service
Small claims fee
$87 (small claims; $115 with sheriff service)
Family law petition fee
$157 base + $20 ADR = ~$177 (dissolution, where county ADR applies)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Hamilton County Government Center1 Hamilton County Sq, Noblesville, IN 46060(317) 773-9355Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing
Superior Court 1251 Courthouse Sq, Noblesville, IN 46060(317) 773-9355Civil, ProbateE-filing
Carmel City CourtOne Civic Sq, Carmel, IN 46032(317) 571-2600Traffic, CivilE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Hamilton County court information on 1Court

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Is e-filing required in Hamilton County?

1Court lists e-filing in Hamilton County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all IN trial courts, Trial Rules 86/87; self-represented may e-file or paper). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Hamilton County courthouses hear civil cases?

Hamilton County Government Center, Superior Court 1, Carmel City Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$232.00 (civil plenary / civil tort, incl. $75 jury fee); $157.00 (civil collection); +$28 sheriff service, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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