Process service and court filing in Rice County, Minnesota
1 Rice County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes for attorneys and government agencies; optional for self-represented
- E-filing system
- Minnesota eFile & eServe (Tyler)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $325.00 (first paper fee; $310 base + $15 county law library fee)
- Small claims fee
- $80.00 (conciliation court first paper; $65 base + $15 law library fee)
- Family law petition fee
- $405.00 (dissolution of marriage with or without children; $340 base + $50 + $15 law library fee)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Rice County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Rice County for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Rice County?
1Court lists e-filing in Rice County as: Yes for attorneys and government agencies; optional for self-represented. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Rice County courthouses hear civil cases?
Rice County District Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Rice County?
$325.00 (first paper fee; $310 base + $15 county law library fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Rice 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 Rice County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.