Process Server & Court Filing in Davidson County, TN

Courts we file and serve in

3 Davidson County courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive (Circuit/Probate/General Sessions; paper filing still allowed)
E-filing system: eFlex (Tybera), Metro Nashville Circuit Court Clerk
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $334.50 (Category One civil; incl. $25.75 state + $33.75 county litigation taxes); eff Jan 1, 2026
Small claims fee: $145.75 (General Sessions civil warrant; small claims in General Sessions Civil); eff Jan 1, 2026
Family law petition fee: $234.50 (divorce without children) / $309.50 (with children), no service; eff Jan 1, 2026
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

A. A. Birch Building408 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201(615) 862-5181CriminalE-filing

Historic Courthouse1 Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201(615) 862-5181Civil, ProbateE-filing

Ben West Building421 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37247(615) 862-5181JuvenileE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Davidson County court information on 1Court

Our services in Davidson County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Nashville-area law firms across Davidson County, Tennessee with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Davidson County Circuit and Chancery Courts, the Probate Court, the Middle District federal courthouse, and the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Same-day service across the Nashville 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

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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 Davidson County?

1Court lists e-filing in Davidson County as: Permissive (Circuit/Probate/General Sessions; paper filing still allowed). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Davidson County courthouses hear civil cases?

Historic Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

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

$334.50 (Category One civil; incl. $25.75 state + $33.75 county litigation taxes); eff Jan 1, 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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