Process Server & Court Filing in Dakota County, MN

Courts we file and serve in

3 Dakota County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and guardians ad litem; permissive for self-represented
E-filing system: Minnesota eFile & eServe (eFS)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $310.00 (civil first paper, Minn. Stat. 357.021; plus $2 technical fee)
Small claims fee: $65.00 (conciliation court - MN small claims equivalent, Minn. Stat. 357.022)
Family law petition fee: $390.00 (marriage dissolution: $340 base + $50)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Dakota County District Court1560 W. Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033(651) 377-7180Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Dakota County District Court (Western Service Center)14955 Galaxie Ave W, Apple Valley, MN 55124(952) 247-7099Civil, Family, Traffic, Small Claims

Dakota County District Court (Northern Service Center)1 West Mendota Rd, Ste 140, West St. Paul, MN 55118(651) 377-7190Civil, Family, Traffic, Small Claims

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Dakota County court information on 1Court

Our services in Dakota County

What we do and how fast

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

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.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Dakota County?

1Court lists e-filing in Dakota County as: Mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and guardians ad litem; permissive for self-represented. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Dakota County courthouses hear civil cases?

Dakota County District Court, Dakota County District Court (Western Service Center), Dakota County District Court (Northern Service Center). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Dakota County?

$310.00 (civil first paper, Minn. Stat. 357.021; plus $2 technical fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Dakota 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 Dakota County 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 Dakota County, Minnesota