Process service and court filing in Shelby County, Texas
8 Shelby County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $350.00
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 27, 2026. Shelby County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Shelby County for law firms across the country. We cover all 8 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 Shelby County?
1Court lists e-filing in Shelby County as: Yes. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Shelby County courthouses hear civil cases?
123rd District Court, 273rd District Court, Shelby County Court (Constitutional County Court), Shelby County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Shelby County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1, Shelby County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1, Shelby County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1, Shelby 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 Shelby County?
$350.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Shelby 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 Shelby County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.