Process service and court filing in Portage County, Wisconsin
2 Portage County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes for attorneys (Wis. Stat. 801.18); optional for self-represented parties
- E-filing system
- Wisconsin eFiling (state-run system, wicourts.gov)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $265.50 (civil money judgment over $10,000; $75 filing fee plus statutory surcharges per Wis. Stat. 814.61; wicourts.gov statewide fee table)
- Small claims fee
- $94.50
- Family law petition fee
- $184.50 (divorce/family petition without support request; $194.50 with support request)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Portage County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Portage County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 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 Portage County?
1Court lists e-filing in Portage County as: Yes for attorneys (Wis. Stat. 801.18); optional for self-represented parties. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Portage County courthouses hear civil cases?
Portage County Circuit Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Portage County?
$265.50 (civil money judgment over $10,000; $75 filing fee plus statutory surcharges per Wis. Stat. 814.61; wicourts.gov statewide fee table), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Portage 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 Portage County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.