Process Server & Court Filing in Stearns County, MN

Courts we file and serve in

2 Stearns County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory - required for attorneys, government agencies, guardians ad litem, and sheriffs in all case types statewide; permissive for self-represented parties
E-filing system: Minnesota eFile and eServe (eFS)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $310 statewide first-paper filing fee for a civil action (Minn. Stat. 357.021 subd. 2(1)); a small county law library fee is added
Small claims fee: $65 first paper filed in Conciliation Court (Minn. Stat. 357.022)
Family law petition fee: $340 first-paper filing fee for a marriage dissolution (Minn. Stat. 357.021 subd. 2(1)); county law library fee added
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Stearns County District Court725 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303(320) 656-3620Civil, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Eviction

Stearns County District Court (Criminal and Traffic)815 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303(320) 656-3620Criminal, Traffic

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

Our services in Stearns County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Stearns County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 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 Stearns County?

1Court lists e-filing in Stearns County as: Mandatory - required for attorneys, government agencies, guardians ad litem, and sheriffs in all case types statewide; permissive for self-represented parties. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Stearns County courthouses hear civil cases?

Stearns County District Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

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

$310 statewide first-paper filing fee for a civil action (Minn. Stat. 357.021 subd. 2(1)); a small county law library fee is added, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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