Process service and court filing in Clay County, Minnesota
1 Clay County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes (mandatory for attorneys statewide)
- E-filing system
- Minnesota eFile and eServe (eFS)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $310 (civil first paper filed, statewide statutory fee; Minn. Stat. 357.021)
- Small claims fee
- $65 (conciliation court first paper)
- Family law petition fee
- $390 (dissolution of marriage; $340 base plus $50)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Clay County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Clay County for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse 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 Clay County?
1Court lists e-filing in Clay County as: Yes (mandatory for attorneys statewide). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Clay County courthouses hear civil cases?
Clay County District Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Clay County?
$310 (civil first paper filed, statewide statutory fee; Minn. Stat. 357.021), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Clay 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 Clay County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.