Process service and court filing in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
1 Grand Forks County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes (mandatory for attorneys; all civil documents must be filed electronically per N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. Rule/Rule 3.5; self-represented litigants may file on paper)
- E-filing system
- Odyssey File and Serve (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $160 (civil action for judicial remedy; effective July 1, 2025)
- Small claims fee
- $20 (small claims claim affidavit; effective July 1, 2025)
- Family law petition fee
- $160 (petition for divorce, annulment, or separation, Title 14; effective July 1, 2025)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Grand Forks County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Grand Forks County for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Grand Forks County?
1Court lists e-filing in Grand Forks County as: Yes (mandatory for attorneys; all civil documents must be filed electronically per N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. Rule/Rule 3.5; self-represented litigants may file on paper). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Grand Forks County courthouses hear civil cases?
Grand Forks County District Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Grand Forks County?
$160 (civil action for judicial remedy; effective July 1, 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.