Process Server & Court Filing in Wayne County, IN

Courts we file and serve in

5 Wayne County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys; optional for self-represented litigants
E-filing system: Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $157 statewide statutory civil filing fee (Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual, current through 2025 session); add sheriff service cost if requested
Small claims fee: $97 ($87 if e-filed) per Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual
Family law petition fee: $157 civil filing fee; plus $20 ADR fee where the county has an approved plan (IC 33-37)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Clerk of the Wayne Circuit and Superior Courts301 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374(765) 973-9220Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Wayne Circuit Court301 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374(765) 973-9266Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Wayne Superior Court #1301 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374(765) 973-9259Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Wayne Superior Court #2301 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374(765) 973-9260Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Wayne Superior Court #3301 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374(765) 973-9269Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

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

Our services in Wayne County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Wayne 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 Wayne County?

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

Which Wayne County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$157 statewide statutory civil filing fee (Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual, current through 2025 session); add sheriff service cost if requested, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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