Process service and court filing in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Courts we file and serve in

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
Waukesha County Circuit Court515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188(262) 896-8525Civil, Criminal, Family, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic, Juvenile
Waukesha County Circuit Court, Probate (Register in Probate)521 Riverview Ave, JC-103, Waukesha, WI 53188(262) 548-7472Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Waukesha County court information on 1Court

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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.

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