Process service and court filing in Dane County, Wisconsin
3 Dane County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (Wis. Stat. §801.18; self-represented may opt in)
- E-filing system
- Wisconsin eFiling (Wisconsin Court System / CCAP eCourts)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $265.50 (money judgment over $10,000; statewide statutory)
- Small claims fee
- $94.50 (statewide statutory)
- Family law petition fee
- $184.50 (divorce without support request); $194.50 (with support/maintenance)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Dane County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Dane County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 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 Dane County?
1Court lists e-filing in Dane County as: Mandatory for attorneys (Wis. Stat. §801.18; self-represented may opt in). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Dane County courthouses hear civil cases?
Dane County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Dane County?
$265.50 (money judgment over $10,000; statewide statutory), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Dane 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 Dane County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.