Process Server & Court Filing in Shelby County, TN

Courts we file and serve in

5 Shelby County courthouses

E-filing required: Available to attorneys in Circuit and Chancery Courts (account registration required); not stated as mandatory
E-filing system: eFlex (Tybera), integrated with Circuit and Chancery case management
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $341.50 (Category 1 civil case, e.g. contract/tort/personal injury, without surety)
Family law petition fee: $356.50 (divorce, no minor children); $431.50 (with minor children)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Shelby County Circuit Court140 Adams Ave, Rm. 324, Memphis, TN 38103(901) 222-3800Civil, Criminal, Family

Shelby County Chancery Court140 Adams Avenue, Room 308, Memphis, TN 38103(901) 222-3903Civil, Family

Shelby County General Sessions Court140 Adams Avenue, Room 106, Memphis, TN 38103(901) 222-3400Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Shelby County Juvenile Court616 Adams Avenue, Room 162, Memphis, TN 38105(901) 222-0600Juvenile

Shelby County Probate Court140 Adams Avenue, Suite 124, Memphis, TN 38103(901) 222-3750Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Shelby County court information on 1Court

Our services in Shelby County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Memphis-area law firms across Shelby County, Tennessee with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Shelby County Circuit and Chancery Courts, the Western District federal courthouse, and the Memphis bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the Memphis 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

All Tennessee counties

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 Shelby County?

1Court lists e-filing in Shelby County as: Available to attorneys in Circuit and Chancery Courts (account registration required); not stated as mandatory. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Shelby County courthouses hear civil cases?

Shelby County Circuit Court, Shelby County Chancery Court, Shelby 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 Shelby County?

$341.50 (Category 1 civil case, e.g. contract/tort/personal injury, without surety), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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