Process service and court filing in Collin County, Texas

Courts we file and serve in

3 Collin County courthouses

E-filing required
Mandatory for attorneys (civil, family, probate, criminal statewide; permissive for self-represented)
E-filing system
eFileTexas.gov (via certified EFSPs; Guide & File for self-represented at selfhelp.efiletexas.gov/srl)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$350.00 (original civil suit; schedule effective Jan 1, 2026, post-SB 41 consolidated flat fee)
Small claims fee
Filed in Justice of the Peace courts, contact the Collin County JP precinct for fees
Family law petition fee
$350.00 (original divorce/annulment petition; single rate, no with-children distinction on 2026 schedule)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Collin County Courthouse2100 Bloomdale Rd, McKinney, TX 75071(972) 548-4100Civil, Criminal, Family, ProbateE-filing
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center1800 N Graves St, McKinney, TX 75069(972) 548-4100Civil, Criminal, Probate, MisdemeanorE-filing
Plano Municipal Court1520 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074(972) 941-2199Traffic, Misdemeanor, Code ViolationsE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Collin County court information on 1Court

Our services in Collin County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Plano and Frisco-area law firms across Collin County, Texas with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, the Collin County Courts at Law, and the Eastern District federal courthouse in Sherman. Same-day service across the north DFW metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates as filings clear the clerk.

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

Getting started

How to start an order

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Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.
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Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.
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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 Collin County?

1Court lists e-filing in Collin County as: Mandatory for attorneys (civil, family, probate, criminal statewide; permissive for self-represented). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Collin County courthouses hear civil cases?

Collin County Courthouse, George A. Purefoy Municipal Center. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$350.00 (original civil suit; schedule effective Jan 1, 2026, post-SB 41 consolidated flat fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Collin 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 Collin County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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