Process Server & Court Filing in Erie County, OH

Courts we file and serve in

5 Erie County courthouses

E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $300.00 (general civil complaint; $700.00 foreclosure) per Erie County Clerk of Courts Civil Division fee schedule
Small claims fee: Filed in Erie County Municipal Court, not with the Common Pleas Clerk
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Erie County Court of Common Pleas, General Division323 Columbus Ave., 2nd Floor, Sandusky, OH 44870(419) 627-7732Civil, Criminal

Erie County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division323 Columbus Ave., 4th Floor, Sandusky, OH 44870(419) 627-7770Juvenile

Erie County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division323 Columbus Ave., 2nd Floor, Sandusky, OH 44870(419) 627-7750Probate

Erie County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations (Judge Tygh M. Tone)323 Columbus Ave., 3rd Floor, Sandusky, OH 44870(419) 627-7731Domestic Relations

Erie County Clerk of Courts323 Columbus Ave., 1st Floor, Sandusky, OH 44870(419) 627-7706Civil, Criminal

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

Our services in Erie County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Erie County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 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 Erie County courthouses hear civil cases?

Erie County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, Erie 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 Erie County?

$300.00 (general civil complaint; $700.00 foreclosure) per Erie County Clerk of Courts Civil Division fee schedule, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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