Process service and court filing in Madison County, Kentucky
3 Madison County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes
- E-filing system
- File and Serve (Tyler Technologies)
- 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
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified August 10, 2026. Madison County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Madison County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Madison County?
1Court lists e-filing in Madison County as: Yes. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Madison County courthouses hear civil cases?
Madison Circuit Court, Madison District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Madison County?
$188.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Madison 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 Madison County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.