Process service and court filing in Fayette County, Kentucky
2 Fayette County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (most case types since Jan 1, 2024)
- E-filing system
- KYeCourts / KCOJ eFiling (Kentucky Court of Justice)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $188.00
- Small claims fee
- $35.50 + service fee (District Court small claims; limit $2,500)
- Family law petition fee
- $153 + service fee (dissolution as Circuit civil action; add-ons may apply)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified August 10, 2026. Fayette County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Fayette County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
How to start an order
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Fayette County?
1Court lists e-filing in Fayette County as: Mandatory for attorneys (most case types since Jan 1, 2024). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Fayette County courthouses hear civil cases?
Fayette Circuit Court, District Court Building. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Fayette County?
$188.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Fayette 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 Fayette County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.