Process Server & Court Filing in Ascension Parish, LA

Courts we file and serve in

2 Ascension Parish courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive (civil filings via eClerks LA)
E-filing system: eClerks LA
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: No fixed statutory filing fee; plaintiff pays an advance cost deposit set by the Clerk of Court (La. R.S. 13:841-842) per the Ascension Parish (23rd JDC) civil filing-fee schedule
Family law petition fee: Advance cost deposit set by the Clerk for a divorce/domestic petition (La. R.S. 13:841-842); no fixed statutory fee
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

23rd Judicial District Court (Ascension Parish), Gonzales Courthouse607 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, LA 70737(225) 621-8400Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

23rd Judicial District Court (Ascension Parish), Donaldsonville Courthouse300 Houmas Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346(225) 473-9866Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Ascension Parish court information on 1Court

Our services in Ascension Parish

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Ascension Parish 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

More coverage

Other counties we cover

All Louisiana counties

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.

Open Your Account Talk to Our Team

Ready to send an order in Ascension Parish?

Request a Quote Open an Account

FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Ascension Parish?

1Court lists e-filing in Ascension Parish as: Permissive (civil filings via eClerks LA). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Ascension Parish courthouses hear civil cases?

23rd Judicial District Court (Ascension Parish), Gonzales Courthouse, 23rd Judicial District Court (Ascension Parish), Donaldsonville Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Ascension Parish?

No fixed statutory filing fee; plaintiff pays an advance cost deposit set by the Clerk of Court (La. R.S. 13:841-842) per the Ascension Parish (23rd JDC) civil filing-fee schedule, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Ascension Parish?

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 Ascension Parish 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 Ascension Parish, Louisiana