Process Server & Court Filing in Multnomah County, OR

Courts we file and serve in

4 Multnomah County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (all Oregon State Bar members per CJO 15-026; self-represented permissive)
E-filing system: Oregon eCourt, Tyler Odyssey File & Serve (OJD)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $170 (≤$10,000); $283 ($10,000–$50,000); statewide statutory
Small claims fee: $57 (≤$2,500); $102 (over $2,500), circuit small claims (limit $10,000)
Family law petition fee: $301 (dissolution/annulment/separation/custody/parentage, first appearance)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Multnomah County Circuit Court1200 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204(503) 988-3022Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Justice Center1120 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204(503) 988-3022CriminalE-filing

East County Courthouse18480 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233(503) 988-3022Traffic, CivilE-filing

Juvenile Justice Complex1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland, OR 97213(503) 988-3022Juvenile, FamilyE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Multnomah County court information on 1Court

Our services in Multnomah County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Portland-area law firms across Multnomah County, Oregon with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Multnomah County Circuit Court, the District of Oregon federal courthouse, the Portland bankruptcy court, and the Oregon Court of Appeals. Same-day service across the Portland 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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Other counties we cover

All Oregon counties

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 Multnomah County?

1Court lists e-filing in Multnomah County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all Oregon State Bar members per CJO 15-026; self-represented permissive). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Multnomah County courthouses hear civil cases?

Multnomah County Circuit Court, East County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Multnomah County?

$170 (≤$10,000); $283 ($10,000–$50,000); statewide statutory, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Multnomah 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 Multnomah 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 Multnomah County, Oregon