Process service and court filing in Matagorda County, Texas

Courts we file and serve in

8 Matagorda County courthouses

E-filing required
Yes
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
23rd District Court1700 7th St, Rm 317, Bay City, TX 77414(979) 532-0896Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile
130th District Court1700 7th St, Rm 317, Bay City, TX 77414(979) 244-7635Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile
Matagorda County Court (Constitutional County Court)1700 7th St, Rm 301, Bay City, TX 77414(979) 244-7605Civil, Criminal, Probate
Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 11700 7th St, Rm 201, Bay City, TX 77414(979) 244-7666Small Claims, Eviction, Civil, Traffic
Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 12200 7th St, 4th Fl, Bay City, TX 77414(979) 863-2035Small Claims, Eviction, Civil, Traffic
Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1405 Commerce St, Palacios, TX 77465(361) 972-5313Small Claims, Eviction, Civil, Traffic
Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1P O Box 508, Markham, TX 77456(979) 843-5601Small Claims, Eviction, Civil, Traffic
Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 Place 122001 FM 457, Sargent, TX 77414(979) 245-0358Small Claims, Eviction, Civil, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 27, 2026. Matagorda County court information on 1Court

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Is e-filing required in Matagorda County?

1Court lists e-filing in Matagorda County as: Yes. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Matagorda County courthouses hear civil cases?

23rd District Court, 130th District Court, Matagorda County Court (Constitutional County Court), Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1, Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1, Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1, Matagorda County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 Place 1. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

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

How fast can you serve papers in Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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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