Process service and court filing in Karnes County, Texas

Courts we file and serve in

7 Karnes County courthouses

E-filing required
yes - mandatory for attorneys
E-filing system
eFileTexas
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$350.00
Family law petition fee
$350
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
81st District Court101 N Panna Maria, Ste 104, Karnes City, TX 78118(830) 780-2562Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile
218th District Court101 N Panna Maria, Ste 104, Karnes City, TX 78118(830) 780-2562Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile
Karnes County Court (Constitutional County Court)101 N Panna Maria Ave, Ste 101, Karnes City, TX 78118(830) 780-3732Civil, Criminal, Probate
Karnes County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1707 W Main St, Ste B, Kenedy, TX 78119(830) 583-2102Small Claims, Eviction, Civil, Traffic
Karnes County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2P O Box 328, Falls City, TX 78113(830) 254-3226Small Claims, Eviction, Civil, Traffic
Karnes County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3210 W Calvert Ave, Ste 130, Karnes City, TX 78118(830) 780-4373Small Claims, Eviction, Civil, Traffic
Karnes County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4P O Box 26, Runge, TX 78151(830) 239-4459Small Claims, Eviction, Civil, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Karnes County court information on 1Court

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Is e-filing required in Karnes County?

1Court lists e-filing in Karnes County as: yes - mandatory for attorneys. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Karnes County courthouses hear civil cases?

81st District Court, 218th District Court, Karnes County Court (Constitutional County Court), Karnes County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Karnes County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Karnes County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Karnes County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Karnes County?

$350.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Karnes 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 Karnes County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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