Process service and court filing in St. Louis County, Minnesota
3 St. Louis County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys and government; permissive for self-represented
- E-filing system
- eFile and eServe (eFS)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $325.00 (first paper; $310 base + $15 law library)
- Small claims fee
- $80.00 (Conciliation Court first paper; $65 + $15 law library)
- Family law petition fee
- $405.00 (dissolution of marriage; $340 base + $50 + $15 law library)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. St. Louis County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in St. Louis 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.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in St. Louis County?
1Court lists e-filing in St. Louis County as: Mandatory for attorneys and government; permissive for self-represented. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which St. Louis County courthouses hear civil cases?
St. Louis County District Court (Duluth), St. Louis County District Court (Virginia), St. Louis County District Court (Hibbing). We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in St. Louis County?
$325.00 (first paper; $310 base + $15 law library), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.