Process service and court filing in Ellis County, Texas
12 Ellis County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys in civil and family cases (statewide Texas rule)
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $350.00 (new civil suit, District Court; statewide consolidated fee)
- Small claims fee
- Heard in Justice of the Peace courts (Small Claims)
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Ellis County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Ellis County for law firms across the country. We cover all 12 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 Ellis County?
1Court lists e-filing in Ellis County as: Mandatory for attorneys in civil and family cases (statewide Texas rule). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Ellis County courthouses hear civil cases?
40th District Court, 378th District Court, 443rd District Court, 504th District Court, Ellis County Court (Constitutional County Court), Ellis County Court at Law No. 1, Ellis County Court at Law No. 2, Ellis County Court at Law No. 3, Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1, Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1, Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Ellis County?
$350.00 (new civil suit, District Court; statewide consolidated fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Ellis 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 Ellis County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.