Process service and court filing in Dallas County, Texas
5 Dallas County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (all civil, family, probate, and criminal filings in district and county courts statewide)
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas.gov (Texas OCA statewide system; filed through certified EFSPs)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $350.00 (original civil suit/petition in district court, excluding service; schedule effective 1/1/2024)
- Small claims fee
- $54.00 (small claims filed in Justice of the Peace courts, not district court; approx. $134 total with service on one defendant)
- Family law petition fee
- $350.00 (divorce without children); $401.00 (with children, includes DRO fees)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Dallas County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Dallas County, Texas law firms with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building for civil, the Frank Crowley criminal courts, the Earle Cabell federal courthouse, and the Dallas bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the Dallas metro, named coordinators on every order, photographic confirmation, and live status updates as filings clear the clerk.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Dallas County?
1Court lists e-filing in Dallas County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all civil, family, probate, and criminal filings in district and county courts statewide). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Dallas County courthouses hear civil cases?
George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Dallas County?
$350.00 (original civil suit/petition in district court, excluding service; schedule effective 1/1/2024), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Dallas 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 Dallas County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.