Process service and court filing in Deschutes County, Oregon
3 Deschutes County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (Oregon State Bar members, per UTCR 21.140); Permissive for self-represented litigants
- E-filing system
- Oregon eCourt - OJD eFile (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $170 (claim $10,000 or less); $283 ($10,000.01 to $49,999.99); $594 ($50,000 to $999,999.99). Basis ORS 21.160; effective 2026-01-01
- Small claims fee
- $57 (claim $2,500 or less); $102 (over $2,500). Basis ORS 46.570; effective 2026-01-01
- Family law petition fee
- $301 (dissolution of marriage / domestic relations first appearance). Basis ORS 21.155; effective 2026-01-01
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Deschutes County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Deschutes County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 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 Deschutes County?
1Court lists e-filing in Deschutes County as: Mandatory for attorneys (Oregon State Bar members, per UTCR 21.140); Permissive for self-represented litigants. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Deschutes County courthouses hear civil cases?
Deschutes County Circuit Court, Deschutes County Justice Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Deschutes County?
$170 (claim $10,000 or less); $283 ($10,000.01 to $49,999.99); $594 ($50,000 to $999,999.99). Basis ORS 21.160; effective 2026-01-01, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Deschutes 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 Deschutes County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.