Process service and court filing in Smith County, Texas
14 Smith 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
- $350.00 (original civil petition; District Court, approximate total including local fees)
- Small claims fee
- Heard in Justice of the Peace courts
- Family law petition fee
- $350.00 (divorce / original family petition, approximate total including local fees)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Smith County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Smith County for law firms across the country. We cover all 14 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 Smith County?
1Court lists e-filing in Smith County as: Mandatory for attorneys (civil/family); self-represented permitted. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Smith County courthouses hear civil cases?
7th District Court, 114th District Court, 241st District Court, 321st District Court, 475th District Court, Smith County Court (Constitutional County Court), Smith County Court at Law, Smith County Court at Law No. 2, Smith County Court at Law No. 3, Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1, Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1, Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1, Smith 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 Smith County?
$350.00 (original civil petition; District Court, approximate total including local fees), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Smith 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 Smith County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.