Process service and court filing in Ashtabula County, Ohio

Courts we file and serve in

6 Ashtabula County courthouses

E-filing required
Not available (paper filing only; filings accepted by fax, mail, or in person)
New civil complaint fee
$220.00 (civil torts, other civil, money only and general equity, Court of Common Pleas); $745.00 (foreclosure)
Small claims fee
$75 small claims complaint (plus $10 each additional defendant), Ashtabula County Area Court, effective Oct 26 2016 (rev. Jul 2026)
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Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas, General and Domestic Relations Divisions25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047(440) 576-3677Civil, Criminal, Family
Ashtabula County Court, Western Division117 W. Main St., Geneva, OH 44041(440) 466-1184Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction
Ashtabula County Court, Eastern Division25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047(440) 576-3617County Court
Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division4717 Main Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004(440) 994-6000Juvenile
Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047(440) 576-3451Probate
Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts (Legal Division)25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047(440) 576-3637Civil, Criminal

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 21, 2026. Ashtabula County court information on 1Court

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Is e-filing required in Ashtabula County?

1Court lists e-filing in Ashtabula County as: Not available (paper filing only; filings accepted by fax, mail, or in person). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Ashtabula County courthouses hear civil cases?

Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas, General and Domestic Relations Divisions, Ashtabula County Court, Western Division, Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts (Legal Division). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$220.00 (civil torts, other civil, money only and general equity, Court of Common Pleas); $745.00 (foreclosure), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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