Process Server & Court Filing in Lake County, IN

Courts we file and serve in

18 Lake County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys; self-represented encouraged
E-filing system: Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $157.00 (civil collection, civil tort, miscellaneous, mortgage foreclosure; includes first defendant); $232.00 plenary; +$10 per additional defendant; +$28 sheriff service fee if requested
Small claims fee: $35.00 (small claims filing, IC 33-37-4; heard in Superior Court, County Division)
Family law petition fee: $100.00 (dissolution filed as a civil case; optional $20 ADR fee, IC 33-23-6-1)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Clerk of the Lake Circuit and Superior Courts2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3461Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Lake Circuit Court2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3488Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 1232 Russell Street, Hammond, IN 46320(219) 933-2890Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 23711 East Main Street, East Chicago, IN 46312(219) 398-2443Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 315 West Fourth Avenue, Gary, IN 46402(219) 881-6157Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 415 West Fourth Avenue, Gary, IN 46402(219) 881-6146Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 5232 Russell Street, Hammond, IN 46320(219) 933-2880Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 62293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3199Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 72293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 648-6150Civil, Small Claims, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - Criminal Division 12293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3500Criminal

Lake Superior Court - Criminal Division 22293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3515Criminal

Lake Superior Court - Criminal Division 32293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3500Criminal

Lake Superior Court - Criminal Division 42293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3500Criminal

Lake Superior Court - County Division 12293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3570Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - County Division 22293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3580Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - County Division 32293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 755-3600Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - County Division 4232 Russell Street, Hammond, IN 46320(219) 933-2841Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Lake Superior Court - Juvenile Division3000 W. 93rd Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 660-6900Juvenile

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

Our services in Lake County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lake County for law firms across the country. We cover all 18 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 Lake County?

1Court lists e-filing in Lake County as: Mandatory for attorneys; self-represented encouraged. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Lake County courthouses hear civil cases?

Clerk of the Lake Circuit and Superior Courts, Lake Circuit Court, Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 1, Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 2, Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 3, Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 4, Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 5, Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 6, Lake Superior Court - Civil Division 7, Lake Superior Court - County Division 1, Lake Superior Court - County Division 2, Lake Superior Court - County Division 3, Lake Superior Court - County Division 4. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$157.00 (civil collection, civil tort, miscellaneous, mortgage foreclosure; includes first defendant); $232.00 plenary; +$10 per additional defendant; +$28 sheriff service fee if requested, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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