Process Server & Court Filing in Hamilton County, TN

Courts we file and serve in

2 Hamilton County courthouses

E-filing required: Not available (Circuit Court FAQ: online filing not available at this time; file in person/by mail)
New civil complaint fee: $389.50 (general civil complaint: $275 clerk + $114.50 litigation fee); eff Jan 1, 2026
Small claims fee: Heard in General Sessions Court (Civil), not Circuit
Family law petition fee: $289.50 (divorce without children) / $364.50 (with children); eff Jan 1, 2026
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Hamilton County Courthouse625 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402(423) 209-6700Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, TrafficE-filing

Courts Building600 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402(423) 209-6700CriminalE-filing

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

Our services in Hamilton County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Hamilton 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.

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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Getting started

How to start an order

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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 Hamilton County?

1Court lists e-filing in Hamilton County as: Not available (Circuit Court FAQ: online filing not available at this time; file in person/by mail). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Hamilton County courthouses hear civil cases?

Hamilton County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

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

$389.50 (general civil complaint: $275 clerk + $114.50 litigation fee); eff Jan 1, 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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