Process service and court filing in Hunt County, Texas
10 Hunt County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes for attorneys in civil cases
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $187 statutory core: $50 district clerk filing fee (Tex. Gov't Code 51.317(b)(1)) + $137 state consolidated civil fee (Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 133.151, per S.B. 41 eff. 2022-01-01). Total is higher and set by the Hunt County District Court cost/fee schedule (eff. 2026-03-01) with locally-adopted courthouse-security, records-archive and law-library fees (typically ~$300-$400).
- Small claims fee
- Small claims are filed in the Justice of the Peace courts, not the District Clerk.
- Family law petition fee
- Divorce/family petition is a civil case under the same structure: $137 state consolidated civil fee (Loc. Gov't Code 133.151) + $50 clerk fee (Gov't Code 51.317); plus local add-ons. Total varies per the county fee schedule.
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Hunt County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Hunt County for law firms across the country. We cover all 10 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Hunt County?
1Court lists e-filing in Hunt County as: Yes for attorneys in civil cases. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Hunt County courthouses hear civil cases?
196th District Court, 354th District Court, Hunt County Court (Constitutional County Court), Hunt County Court at Law No. 1, Hunt County Court at Law No. 2, Hunt County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Hunt County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 2, Hunt County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1, Hunt County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1, Hunt 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 Hunt County?
$187 statutory core: $50 district clerk filing fee (Tex. Gov't Code 51.317(b)(1)) + $137 state consolidated civil fee (Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 133.151, per S.B. 41 eff. 2022-01-01). Total is higher and set by the Hunt County District Court cost/fee schedule (eff. 2026-03-01) with locally-adopted courthouse-security, records-archive and law-library fees (typically ~$300-$400)., per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Hunt 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 Hunt County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.