Process service and court filing in Washington County, Wisconsin
2 Washington County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys; self-represented litigants may opt in (Wis. Stat. 801.18, eff. 7/1/2016)
- E-filing system
- Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling (state system, wicourts.gov)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $265.50 total for civil action seeking money judgment over $10,000 (filing fee $75 + court support surcharge + jury fee); $164.50 for no money judgment. Statewide schedule, eff. 2026
- Small claims fee
- $94.50 total (statewide schedule, eff. 2026)
- Family law petition fee
- $184.50 divorce without support/maintenance request; $194.50 with support (statewide schedule, eff. 2026)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Washington County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Washington 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 Washington County?
1Court lists e-filing in Washington County as: Mandatory for attorneys; self-represented litigants may opt in (Wis. Stat. 801.18, eff. 7/1/2016). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Washington County courthouses hear civil cases?
Washington County Circuit Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Washington County?
$265.50 total for civil action seeking money judgment over $10,000 (filing fee $75 + court support surcharge + jury fee); $164.50 for no money judgment. Statewide schedule, eff. 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Washington 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 Washington County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.