Process service and court filing in Marion County, Indiana
4 Marion 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
- $157 (civil/plenary; $185 with sheriff service)
- Small claims fee
- $87 (small claims; $115 with sheriff service)
- Family law petition fee
- $157 base + $20 ADR = ~$177 (dissolution)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Marion County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Indianapolis-area law firms across Marion County, Indiana with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Marion County Superior and Circuit Courts, the Probate Court, the Southern District federal courthouse, and the Indianapolis bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the Indianapolis metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Marion County?
1Court lists e-filing in Marion 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 Marion County courthouses hear civil cases?
City-County Building. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Marion County?
$157 (civil/plenary; $185 with sheriff service), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Marion 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 Marion County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.