Process Server & Court Filing in Kenton County, KY

Courts we file and serve in

2 Kenton County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys in designated case types (e.g. foreclosure and credit-card debt collection, per Supreme Court order eff. July 1, 2022); permissive for others
E-filing system: KYeCourts eFiling (Tyler Technologies File & Serve)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $188.00
Small claims fee: District Court small claims filing fee approx. $25.00-$30.00 (KRS 24A.270; claims of $2,500 or less)
Family law petition fee: Dissolution of marriage/family petition filed in Circuit (Family) Court: $150.00 filing fee plus $20.00 court technology fee (KRS 23A.200)
Case lookup: Court case search

Kenton Circuit Court230 Madison Ave. (Kenton County Justice Center), Covington, KY 41011(859) 292-6521Civil, Criminal, Family

Kenton District Court230 Madison Ave. (Kenton County Justice Center), Covington, KY 41011(859) 292-6521Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Traffic, Eviction

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

Our services in Kenton County

What we do and how fast

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

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Kenton County?

1Court lists e-filing in Kenton County as: Mandatory for attorneys in designated case types (e.g. foreclosure and credit-card debt collection, per Supreme Court order eff. July 1, 2022); permissive for others. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Kenton County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

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

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