Process service and court filing in Richland County, Ohio
5 Richland County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Available for all civil case types (effective 6/1/2023)
- E-filing system
- Richland County eServices
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $450.00 (civil complaint deposit except foreclosures, no jury demand, Court of Common Pleas General Division); $450.00 (foreclosure, up to 5 defendants; $10.00 each additional defendant)
- Family law petition fee
- $450 (Petition for Dissolution / Complaint for Divorce, Domestic Relations Division deposit)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 21, 2026. Richland County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Richland 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.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Richland County?
1Court lists e-filing in Richland County as: Available for all civil case types (effective 6/1/2023). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Richland County courthouses hear civil cases?
Richland County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, Richland 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 Richland County?
$450.00 (civil complaint deposit except foreclosures, no jury demand, Court of Common Pleas General Division); $450.00 (foreclosure, up to 5 defendants; $10.00 each additional defendant), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Richland 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 Richland County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.