Process Server & Court Filing in Lafayette Parish, LA

Courts we file and serve in

1 Lafayette Parish courthouse

E-filing required: Permissive
E-filing system: ClerkConnect (Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: Advance cost deposit, no fixed statutory filing fee (La. R.S. 13:842); civil suit advance deposit approx. $300.00-$400.00 depending on case type (Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court fee schedule)
Small claims fee: $300.00 (Clerk's Suit/Small Claim advance deposit, Lafayette Parish Clerk fee schedule)
Family law petition fee: $400.00 (divorce advance deposit; $500.00 w/rule or TRO, Lafayette Parish Clerk fee schedule)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

15th Judicial District Court (Lafayette Parish)800 S. Buchanan St., Lafayette, LA 70501(337) 291-6400Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

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

Our services in Lafayette Parish

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lafayette Parish for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse 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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How to start an order

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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 Lafayette Parish?

1Court lists e-filing in Lafayette Parish as: Permissive. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Lafayette Parish courthouses hear civil cases?

15th Judicial District Court (Lafayette Parish). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

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

Advance cost deposit, no fixed statutory filing fee (La. R.S. 13:842); civil suit advance deposit approx. $300.00-$400.00 depending on case type (Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court fee schedule), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish, Louisiana