Process service and court filing in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
2 Waukesha County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys; permissive (opt-in) for self-represented parties (Wis. Stat. 801.18)
- E-filing system
- Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling (wicourts.gov)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $265.50 (large claim civil action over $10,000); $147.50 (large claim $10,000 or less)
- Small claims fee
- $94.50 (small claim $10,000 or less); $125.50 (over $10,000)
- Family law petition fee
- $184.50 (divorce/legal separation/annulment, no minor children/support); $194.50 (with children/support)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Waukesha County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County?
1Court lists e-filing in Waukesha County as: Mandatory for attorneys; permissive (opt-in) for self-represented parties (Wis. Stat. 801.18). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Waukesha County courthouses hear civil cases?
Waukesha County Circuit Court. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Waukesha County?
$265.50 (large claim civil action over $10,000); $147.50 (large claim $10,000 or less), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.