Process service and court filing in Lincoln County, South Dakota
2 Lincoln County courthouses
- E-filing system
- File & Serve (Odyssey, Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $72 (civil case filed for jury/court trial: $25 filing plus $40 automation plus $7 law library; effective 2026-07-01)
- Small claims fee
- $24.84 to $42.84 (varies by claim amount, includes postage and surcharges; effective 2026-07-01)
- Family law petition fee
- $97 (divorce/dissolution: $50 filing plus $40 automation plus $7 law library; effective 2026-07-01)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Lincoln County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lincoln County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
How to start an order
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Common questions
Which Lincoln County courthouses hear civil cases?
Lincoln County Circuit Court, Lincoln County Magistrate Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Lincoln County?
$72 (civil case filed for jury/court trial: $25 filing plus $40 automation plus $7 law library; effective 2026-07-01), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.