Process Server & Court Filing in Carter County, TN

Courts we file and serve in

4 Carter County courthouses

E-filing required: Not available (paper filing only)
New civil complaint fee: $225.00
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Carter County Circuit Court900 East Elk Avenue, Suite 906 (Courthouse Annex), Elizabethton, TN 37643(423) 542-1835Civil, Criminal, Family

Carter County Chancery Court801 E. Elk Avenue (Courthouse), Elizabethton, TN 37643(423) 542-1812Civil, Family, Probate

Carter County General Sessions Court900 East Elk Avenue, Suite 906 (Courthouse Annex), Elizabethton, TN 37643(423) 542-1835Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Carter County Juvenile Court900 East Elk Avenue, Suite 906 (Courthouse Annex), Elizabethton, TN 37643(423) 542-1835Juvenile

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Carter County court information on 1Court

Our services in Carter County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Carter County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

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.

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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 Carter County?

1Court lists e-filing in Carter County as: Not available (paper filing only). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Carter County courthouses hear civil cases?

Carter County Circuit Court, Carter County Chancery Court, Carter County General Sessions Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$225.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Carter 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 Carter 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 Carter County, Tennessee