Process Server & Court Filing in St. Joseph County, IN

Courts we file and serve in

5 St. Joseph County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (Indiana statewide)
E-filing system: Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $157.00 (civil plenary; statutory IC 33-37-4)
Small claims fee: $97.00 (paper) / $87.00 (e-filed) small claims
Family law petition fee: $157.00 (dissolution of marriage; plus mediation/ADR fees)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Clerk of the St. Joseph Circuit and Superior Courts101 South Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601(574) 235-9635Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

St. Joseph Circuit Court101 South Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601(574) 235-9551Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

St. Joseph Probate Court1000 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601(574) 235-5378Probate

St. Joseph Superior Court (South Bend)101 South Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601(574) 235-9893Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

St. Joseph Superior Court (Mishawaka)219 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka, IN 46544(574) 256-6219Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

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

Our services in St. Joseph County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in St. Joseph County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 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 St. Joseph County?

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

Which St. Joseph County courthouses hear civil cases?

Clerk of the St. Joseph Circuit and Superior Courts, St. Joseph Circuit Court, St. Joseph Superior Court (South Bend), St. Joseph Superior Court (Mishawaka). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in St. Joseph County?

$157.00 (civil plenary; statutory IC 33-37-4), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County, Indiana