Process service and court filing in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
3 Minnehaha County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Permissive (voluntary; over-the-counter filing still allowed)
- E-filing system
- Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler), SD UJS statewide
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $72 total (civil for jury/court trial: $25 filing + $40 automation + $7 law library); eff July 1, 2026
- Small claims fee
- ~$16–$32 (statutory fee scaled to amount + $11.84 automation/library); eff July 1, 2026
- Family law petition fee
- $97 total (divorce: $50 filing + $40 automation + $7 law library); eff July 1, 2026
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Minnehaha County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County?
1Court lists e-filing in Minnehaha County as: Permissive (voluntary; over-the-counter filing still allowed). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Minnehaha County?
$72 total (civil for jury/court trial: $25 filing + $40 automation + $7 law library); eff July 1, 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.