Process Server & Court Filing in Porter County, IN

Courts we file and serve in

8 Porter County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented litigants
E-filing system: Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS), via an approved EFSP
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $157.00 (total court costs to open a civil case; per Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual)
Small claims fee: $87.00 (heard on the Superior Court small claims docket)
Family law petition fee: $157.00 (dissolution/family petition at civil filing fee; add $20 ADR fee where applicable)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Clerk of the Porter Circuit and Superior Courts16 Lincolnway, #209, Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 465-3450Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Porter Circuit Court16 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 465-3425Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Porter Superior Court #116 Lincolnway, #338, Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 465-3410Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Porter Superior Court #216 Lincolnway, 5th Floor, Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 465-3411Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Porter Superior Court #33560 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368(219) 759-8232Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Porter Superior Court #416 Lincolnway, #228, Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 465-3412Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Porter Superior Court #516 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 465-3425Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Porter Superior Court #63560 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368(219) 759-8205Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

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

Our services in Porter County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Porter County for law firms across the country. We cover all 8 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 Porter County?

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

Which Porter County courthouses hear civil cases?

Clerk of the Porter Circuit and Superior Courts, Porter Circuit Court, Porter Superior Court #1, Porter Superior Court #2, Porter Superior Court #3, Porter Superior Court #4, Porter Superior Court #5, Porter Superior Court #6. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$157.00 (total court costs to open a civil case; per Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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