Process Server & Court Filing in Lucas County, OH

Courts we file and serve in

5 Lucas County courthouses

E-filing system: Clerk of Courts eFiling (Tyler; per Local Rule 10)
New civil complaint fee: $400.00 (civil suit filed by resident or non-resident plaintiff, Court of Common Pleas); $550.00 (civil foreclosure actions)
Small claims fee: $61.50 (Toledo Municipal Court, Small Claims Division; +$11.50 per additional defendant)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division429 N. Michigan St., Suite A, Toledo, OH 43604(419) 213-6824Family

Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, General Division700 Adams St., Toledo, OH 43604(419) 213-4369Civil, Criminal

Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division1801 Spielbusch Ave., Toledo, OH 43604(419) 213-6717Juvenile

Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division700 Adams St., Suite 200, Toledo, OH 43604(419) 213-4775Probate

Lucas County Clerk of Courts700 Adams St., Toledo, OH 43604(419) 213-4484Civil, Criminal

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

Our services in Lucas County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lucas 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 Lucas County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

$400.00 (civil suit filed by resident or non-resident plaintiff, Court of Common Pleas); $550.00 (civil foreclosure actions), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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