Process Server & Court Filing in Montgomery County, OH

Courts we file and serve in

5 Montgomery County courthouses

E-filing required: Available (efiling.mcohio.org)
E-filing system: Montgomery County Clerk e-Filing (proprietary)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $325.00 filing fee (a 3% e-filing convenience fee applies; ~$334.75 total by card)
Family law petition fee: $375.00 (divorce complaint, no children; $475.00 with children)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, General Division41 N. Perry St., Dayton, OH 45422(937) 496-7951Civil, Criminal

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division41 N. Perry St., Dayton, OH 45422(937) 225-3446Probate

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division301 W. Third St., 2nd and 3rd Floors, Dayton, OH 45422(937) 225-4063Domestic Relations

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division380 W. Second St., Dayton, OH 45422(937) 496-7908Juvenile

Montgomery County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division41 N. Perry St., Room 106, Dayton, OH 45422(937) 496-7623Civil, Criminal

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Montgomery County court information on 1Court

Our services in Montgomery County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Dayton-area law firms across Montgomery County, Ohio with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, the Probate and Domestic Relations Courts, and the Southern District federal courthouse in Dayton. Same-day service across the Dayton metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.

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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Montgomery County?

1Court lists e-filing in Montgomery County as: Available (efiling.mcohio.org). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Montgomery County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

$325.00 filing fee (a 3% e-filing convenience fee applies; ~$334.75 total by card), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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