Process Server & Court Filing in Lancaster County, NE

Courts we file and serve in

3 Lancaster County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (any NE attorney practicing in trial/appellate courts)
E-filing system: Nebraska Judicial Branch eFiling (JUSTICE / Nebraska.gov)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $144.00 total (district court civil: $35 county docket fee + statutory add-ons incl. $45 state docket fee, $10 case management fee; eff 07-01-2026)
Small claims fee: ~$32 total (small claims in county court, limit $7,500)
Family law petition fee: $164 total (dissolution: incl. $50 mediation + $25 child-abuse-prevention)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule

Lancaster County Courthouse575 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68508(402) 441-7328DistrictE-filing

Lancaster County Adult Detention Center3801 W O St, Lincoln, NE 68528(402) 441-8124DistrictE-filing

Youth Services Center1200 Radcliff Rd, Lincoln, NE 68512(402) 441-7885DistrictE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Lancaster County court information on 1Court

Our services in Lancaster County

What we do and how fast

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

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Lancaster County?

1Court lists e-filing in Lancaster County as: Mandatory for attorneys (any NE attorney practicing in trial/appellate courts). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

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

$144.00 total (district court civil: $35 county docket fee + statutory add-ons incl. $45 state docket fee, $10 case management fee; eff 07-01-2026), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, Nebraska