Process service and court filing in Collin County, Texas
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
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Collin County court information on 1Court
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.
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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.