Process service and court filing in Salt Lake County, Utah
3 Salt Lake County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (all pleadings in civil, probate, domestic; criminal Informations too; self-represented not required)
- E-filing system
- Certified EFSPs: Utah State Bar, Green Filing, Judicialink, CourtPath (list at utcourts.gov)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $375.00 (claims $10,000+); $105.00 (≤$2,000), $215.00 ($2,000–$10,000), schedule effective May 6, 2026
- Small claims fee
- $60.00 (≤$2,000); $100.00 (to $7,500); $185.00 ($7,500 up to $20,000 cap)
- Family law petition fee
- $350.00 (divorce or separate maintenance petition)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Salt Lake County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Salt Lake City-area law firms across Salt Lake County, Utah with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Third District Court of Utah, the Salt Lake County Justice Court, the District of Utah federal courthouse, and the Utah Court of Appeals. Same-day service across the Wasatch Front, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Salt Lake County?
1Court lists e-filing in Salt Lake County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all pleadings in civil, probate, domestic; criminal Informations too; self-represented not required). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Salt Lake County courthouses hear civil cases?
Matheson Courthouse, West Jordan Courthouse, Salt Lake City Justice Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Salt Lake County?
$375.00 (claims $10,000+); $105.00 (≤$2,000), $215.00 ($2,000–$10,000), schedule effective May 6, 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.