Process Server & Court Filing in Jefferson County, KY

Courts we file and serve in

3 Jefferson 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

Jefferson Hall of Justice600 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202(502) 595-4946CriminalE-filing

Louisville Metro Hall of Justice600 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202(502) 595-4946Criminal, Civil, TrafficE-filing

Family Court Justice Center700 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202(502) 595-4946Family, JuvenileE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified August 10, 2026. Jefferson County court information on 1Court

Our services in Jefferson County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Louisville-area law firms across Jefferson County, Kentucky with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Jefferson Circuit and District Courts, the Family Court, the Western District federal courthouse, and the Louisville bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the Louisville metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.

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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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 Jefferson County?

1Court lists e-filing in Jefferson County as: Mandatory for attorneys (most case types since Jan 1, 2024). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Jefferson County courthouses hear civil cases?

Louisville Metro Hall of Justice. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

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

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

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