Process Server & Court Filing in Orleans Parish, LA

Courts we file and serve in

2 Orleans Parish courthouses

E-filing required: Not available (no attorney e-filing system on official CDC site as of July 2026; filing in-person/mail, verify with clerk)
New civil complaint fee: $514.50 (plaintiff's filing fee for original petition; per-defendant charges apply)
Family law petition fee: $337.50 (domestic relations / divorce petition)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Criminal District Court2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119(504) 827-8500CriminalE-filing

Civil District Court421 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112(504) 407-0100Civil, ProbateE-filing

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

Our services in Orleans Parish

What we do and how fast

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

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Other counties we cover

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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 Orleans Parish?

1Court lists e-filing in Orleans Parish as: Not available (no attorney e-filing system on official CDC site as of July 2026; filing in-person/mail, verify with clerk). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Orleans Parish courthouses hear civil cases?

Civil District Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

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

$514.50 (plaintiff's filing fee for original petition; per-defendant charges apply), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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