Process Server & Court Filing in Allen County, OH

Courts we file and serve in

4 Allen County courthouses

E-filing system: CourtView eServices e-Filing (Equivant/Tyler)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $325.00 (civil petitions/complaints/counterclaims deposit); Common Pleas Local Rules Appendix A (2026)
Family law petition fee: $375.00 (domestic relations complaint/petition deposit)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Allen County Court of Common Pleas, General Division333 N. Main St., Lima, OH 45801(419) 223-8525Civil, Criminal

Allen County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Divisions1000 Wardhill Ave., Lima, OH 45805(419) 223-8501Probate, Juvenile

Allen County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division301 N. Main St., Lima, OH 45801(419) 223-8511Domestic Relations

Allen County Clerk of Courts301 N. Main St., Lima, OH 45801(419) 223-8513Civil, Criminal

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

Our services in Allen County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Allen County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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

Which Allen County courthouses hear civil cases?

Allen County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, Allen County Clerk of Courts. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$325.00 (civil petitions/complaints/counterclaims deposit); Common Pleas Local Rules Appendix A (2026), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen County, Ohio