Process service and court filing in Cook County, Minnesota
1 Cook County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes - mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and guardians ad litem in all 87 counties
- E-filing system
- Minnesota eFile and eServe (eFS)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $310.00
- Small claims fee
- $65.00
- Family law petition fee
- $390.00
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Cook County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Cook 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 Cook County?
1Court lists e-filing in Cook County as: Yes - mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and guardians ad litem in all 87 counties. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Cook County courthouses hear civil cases?
Cook County District Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Cook County?
$310.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Cook 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 Cook County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.