Process Server & Court Filing in Franklin County, KY

Courts we file and serve in

2 Franklin County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes - mandatory for attorneys for eligible documents (eff. Jan 1, 2024)
E-filing system: Kentucky Court of Justice KYeCourts (eFiling)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $188.00
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Franklin Circuit Court222 Saint Clair St. (Franklin County Courthouse), Frankfort, KY 40601(502) 564-7013Civil, Criminal, Family

Franklin District Court222 Saint Clair St. (Franklin County Courthouse), Frankfort, KY 40601(502) 564-7013Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Traffic, Eviction

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

Our services in Franklin County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Franklin 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.

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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Other counties we cover

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Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Franklin County?

1Court lists e-filing in Franklin County as: Yes - mandatory for attorneys for eligible documents (eff. Jan 1, 2024). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Franklin County courthouses hear civil cases?

Franklin Circuit Court, Franklin District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$188.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County, Kentucky