Process Server & Court Filing in Yellowstone County, MT

Courts we file and serve in

3 Yellowstone County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (per 13th District Local Rule 14 / e-filing rules)
E-filing system: Montana Courts Electronic Filing (Office of Court Administrator)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $120 (civil commencement by plaintiff)
Small claims fee: Heard in Montana Justice Court, not District Court (limit $7,000)
Family law petition fee: $200 (dissolution of marriage petition)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Yellowstone County Courthouse217 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101(406) 256-2800Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Justice Court217 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101(406) 256-2800Criminal, Civil, TrafficE-filing

Municipal Court220 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101(406) 657-8460Traffic, CivilE-filing

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

Our services in Yellowstone County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Yellowstone 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.

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 Yellowstone County?

1Court lists e-filing in Yellowstone County as: Mandatory for attorneys (per 13th District Local Rule 14 / e-filing rules). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Yellowstone County courthouses hear civil cases?

Yellowstone County Courthouse, Justice Court, Municipal Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$120 (civil commencement by plaintiff), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County, Montana