Process service and court filing in Jefferson County, Texas
19 Jefferson 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
- $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). Full total set by the Jefferson County District Clerk Civil/Family Filing Fees schedule (eff. 2025-01-01) with locally-adopted add-on fees (typically ~$300-$400).
- Small claims fee
- Heard in Justice of the Peace courts
- 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 per the county fee schedule (eff. 2025-01-01).
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Jefferson County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Jefferson County for law firms across the country. We cover all 19 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 Jefferson County?
1Court lists e-filing in Jefferson County as: Mandatory for attorneys (civil/family); self-represented permitted. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Jefferson County courthouses hear civil cases?
58th District Court, 60th District Court, 136th District Court, 172nd District Court, 252nd District Court, 279th District Court, 317th District Court, Jefferson County Court (Constitutional County Court), Jefferson County Court at Law No. 1, Jefferson County Court at Law No. 2, Jefferson County Court at Law No. 3, Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 2, Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6, Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Jefferson 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). Full total set by the Jefferson County District Clerk Civil/Family Filing Fees schedule (eff. 2025-01-01) with locally-adopted add-on fees (typically ~$300-$400)., per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.