Process service and court filing in Denton County, Texas
3 Denton County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (all civil and family in district court per Texas Supreme Court Order 13-9165 eff. 1/1/2014; also probate and criminal; self-represented voluntary)
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas.gov (Tyler Technologies; filer portal efile.txcourts.gov)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $350.00 ($137 state + $213 local consolidated fee); excludes citation/service; effective 01/01/2024
- Small claims fee
- $54.00 filing in Justice of the Peace court (e.g., $129.00 total with service on one defendant, JP Precinct 1; varies by precinct)
- Family law petition fee
- $350.00 original divorce petition (no with/without children distinction; all original family actions incl. SAPCR share $350 base)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Denton County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Denton-area law firms across Denton County, Texas with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Denton County Courthouse, the Denton 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 throughout.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Denton County?
1Court lists e-filing in Denton County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all civil and family in district court per Texas Supreme Court Order 13-9165 eff. 1/1/2014; also probate and criminal; self-represented voluntary). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Denton County courthouses hear civil cases?
Denton County Courts Building. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Denton County?
$350.00 ($137 state + $213 local consolidated fee); excludes citation/service; effective 01/01/2024, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Denton 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 Denton County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.