Process service and court filing in Bell County, Texas
17 Bell County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (civil/family); self-represented permissive
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas.gov
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $350.00 (original civil petition; local + state consolidated)
- Small claims fee
- Heard in Justice of the Peace courts, not District Court
- Family law petition fee
- $350.00 (divorce / original family petition)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Bell County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Bell County for law firms across the country. We cover all 17 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 Bell County?
1Court lists e-filing in Bell County as: Mandatory for attorneys (civil/family); self-represented permissive. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Bell County courthouses hear civil cases?
27th District Court, 146th District Court, 169th District Court, 264th District Court, 426th District Court, 478th District Court, Bell County Court (Constitutional County Court), Bell County Court at Law No. 1, Bell County Court at Law No. 2, Bell County Court at Law No. 3, Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1, Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1, Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 2, Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1, Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 2. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Bell County?
$350.00 (original civil petition; local + state consolidated), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Bell 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 Bell County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.