Process service and court filing in Harris County, Texas
6 Harris County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (statewide mandate: civil, family, probate, and criminal in all district and county courts; self-represented litigants may e-file or file conventionally)
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas.gov (Tyler Technologies; statewide portal managed by the Texas Office of Court Administration)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $350.00 (base filing fee for an original civil petition, without service; per District Clerk fee schedule effective January 1, 2026)
- Small claims fee
- Not filed in District Court, small claims go to Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts: $15.00 filing + $65.00 service = $80.00 total per jp.hctx.net
- Family law petition fee
- $350.00 (divorce without children); $365.00 (divorce with children, $15 Domestic Relations fee); per fee schedule effective January 1, 2026
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Harris County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Houston-area litigators across Harris County, Texas with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Harris County Civil and Criminal Courthouses, the Southern District federal court, and the Houston bankruptcy court. Named coordinators on every order, photographic service confirmation, same-day filings, and live status updates throughout the Houston metro.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Harris County?
1Court lists e-filing in Harris County as: Mandatory for attorneys (statewide mandate: civil, family, probate, and criminal in all district and county courts; self-represented litigants may e-file or file conventionally). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Harris County courthouses hear civil cases?
Harris County Civil Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Harris County?
$350.00 (base filing fee for an original civil petition, without service; per District Clerk fee schedule effective January 1, 2026), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Harris 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 Harris County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.