Process Server & Court Filing in Pierce County, WA

Courts we file and serve in

4 Pierce County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (per PCLGR 30; self-represented permissive)
E-filing system: Pierce County LINX (county-operated, not Tyler/Odyssey)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $290.00 (new civil case: $200 filing + $40 judicial surcharge + $50 additional); eff Jan 1, 2026
Small claims fee: $50.00 (Pierce County District Court, not Superior)
Family law petition fee: $364.00 (dissolution/legal separation/invalidity); eff Jan 1, 2026
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Pierce County Superior Court930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402(253) 798-7455Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Pierce County District Court930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402(253) 798-7455Criminal, Civil, TrafficE-filing

Remann Hall Juvenile Court5501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406(253) 798-7900JuvenileE-filing

Gig Harbor Municipal Court3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335(253) 851-8136Traffic, CivilE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Pierce County court information on 1Court

Our services in Pierce County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Tacoma-area law firms across Pierce County, Washington with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Pierce County Superior and District Courts, the Western District federal courthouse, and the Tacoma bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the South Sound metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Pierce County?

1Court lists e-filing in Pierce County as: Mandatory for attorneys (per PCLGR 30; self-represented permissive). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Pierce County courthouses hear civil cases?

Pierce County Superior Court, Pierce County District Court, Gig Harbor Municipal Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$290.00 (new civil case: $200 filing + $40 judicial surcharge + $50 additional); eff Jan 1, 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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

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

Process service and court filing in Pierce County, Washington