Process service and court filing in Cumberland County, Maine
3 Cumberland County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Permissive (attorneys may opt-in to submit certain filings via ShareFile)
- E-filing system
- ShareFile (Maine Judicial Branch, attorney opt-in)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $175.00 (general civil action, Superior or District Court)
- Small claims fee
- $70.00 (small claims action, District Court; includes $15 mediation fee)
- Family law petition fee
- $120.00 (entry of a family matter action, District Court Family Division)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Cumberland County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
1Court lists e-filing in Cumberland County as: Permissive (attorneys may opt-in to submit certain filings via ShareFile). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Cumberland County courthouses hear civil cases?
Bridgton District Court, Portland District Court, Cumberland County Superior Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Cumberland County?
$175.00 (general civil action, Superior or District Court), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.