Process service and court filing in Hays County, Texas
18 Hays County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (civil/family); self-represented permitted
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $350.00 (original civil petition; District Court)
- Small claims fee
- Heard in Justice of the Peace courts
- Family law petition fee
- $350.00 (divorce / original family petition)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Hays County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Hays County for law firms across the country. We cover all 18 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 Hays County?
1Court lists e-filing in Hays County as: Mandatory for attorneys (civil/family); self-represented permitted. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Hays County courthouses hear civil cases?
22nd District Court, 207th District Court, 274th District Court, 428th District Court, 453rd District Court, 483rd District Court, Hays County Court (Constitutional County Court), Hays County Court at Law No. 1, Hays County Court at Law No. 2, Hays County Court at Law No. 3, Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 2, Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1, Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 2, Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1, Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1, Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 Place 1. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Hays County?
$350.00 (original civil petition; District Court), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Hays 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 Hays County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.