Process service and court filing in Scott County, Minnesota
1 Scott County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, guardians ad litem, and sheriffs filing in district court statewide; permissive for self-represented parties
- E-filing system
- Minnesota eFile and eServe (Tyler Technologies Odyssey File and Serve)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $310.00 (civil action, first paper filed; per Minn. Stat. 357.021, plus possible county law library fee)
- Small claims fee
- $65.00 (conciliation court, first paper filed)
- Family law petition fee
- $390.00 (dissolution of marriage, first paper filed; legal separation/annulment $360.00)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Scott County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Scott 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 Scott County?
1Court lists e-filing in Scott County as: Mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, guardians ad litem, and sheriffs filing in district court statewide; permissive for self-represented parties. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Scott County courthouses hear civil cases?
Scott County District Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Scott County?
$310.00 (civil action, first paper filed; per Minn. Stat. 357.021, plus possible county law library fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Scott 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 Scott County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.