Process Server & Court Filing in Lewis and Clark County, MT

Courts we file and serve in

2 Lewis and Clark County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes - mandatory for Montana-licensed attorneys in applicable case types in the First Judicial District (Lewis and Clark County) effective May 1, 2023
E-filing system: Montana Courts Electronic Filing (state system; mtefile.courts.mt.gov)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $120 (commencement of action by plaintiff/petitioner/appellant; Montana Clerks of District Court civil fee schedule, effective May 2024)
Family law petition fee: $200 (dissolution of marriage, filing petition; Montana Clerks of District Court civil fee schedule, effective May 2024)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Lewis and Clark County District Court228 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601(406) 447-8216Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile

Lewis and Clark County Justice Court228 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601(406) 447-8201Small Claims, Civil, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

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

Our services in Lewis and Clark County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County?

1Court lists e-filing in Lewis and Clark County as: Yes - mandatory for Montana-licensed attorneys in applicable case types in the First Judicial District (Lewis and Clark County) effective May 1, 2023. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Lewis and Clark County courthouses hear civil cases?

Lewis and Clark County District Court, Lewis and Clark County Justice Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Lewis and Clark County?

$120 (commencement of action by plaintiff/petitioner/appellant; Montana Clerks of District Court civil fee schedule, effective May 2024), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County, Montana