Court Filing & Document Retrieval Services
Need a file pulled, stamped, or re-filed at the courthouse? LocateServe can file, retrieve, and return court documents across our coverage area so you don’t lose time waiting in line at the clerk’s office.
When to Use Court Filing & Document Retrieval
You don’t need your staff spending half a day at the courthouse. LocateServe can handle routine filings, stamped copies, and file pulls so your team can stay focused on clients and case work.
- ✔ You need stamped copies filed with the clerk by a specific date.
- ✔ You need a case file or specific pleading pulled from the record.
- ✔ Your office is out of county and doesn’t want to travel just to file one case.
- ✔ You need certified copies for a hearing, appeal, or out-of-state use.
- ✔ You want one vendor to file and then serve your documents when possible.
Typical locations we handle:
- • District Courts and County Courts at Law
- • Justice of the Peace courts
- • Selected municipal courts within our coverage area
- • Clerk’s offices for file pulls and certified copies
For specialty courts or out-of-area filings, we’ll confirm availability before accepting your order.
Filing & Retrieval Pricing
Pricing below covers standard filings and file pulls at courts within our regular coverage area. Complex requests, large files, and out-of-area travel may require a custom quote.
- Filing at a local court within our standard coverage area.
- Includes one trip to the clerk’s office.
- Return of stamped copies via secure digital scan.
- Physical originals can be mailed back on request (postage extra).
- File pull and copy of specific pleadings or entire case file (where allowed).
- Digital scans delivered securely to your office.
- Certified copies available when requested (court fees apply).
- Additional per-page copy fees may apply for large files.
- Pickup of originals from your office (within core counties).
- Delivery to court, clerk, or another local office as instructed.
- Return of stamped or retrieved documents to your office.
- Tracking details provided for any mailed returns.
Court filing fees, copy fees, and certification charges set by the clerk are billed in addition to the service fee and passed through at cost.
What You Receive from LocateServe
Our goal is to make court errands as painless as possible. You tell us what you need, we handle the courthouse steps, and you receive clear confirmation when it’s done.
- ✔ Written confirmation of filing or retrieval, including date, time, and location.
- ✔ Scans of stamped documents or retrieved records delivered by email or secure link.
- ✔ Tracking details if any physical originals are mailed back to you.
- ✔ Optional coordination with service of process if we will also be serving the documents.
Filing & Retrieval FAQs
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Which courts do you cover?
We primarily cover courts within Harris, Montgomery, Walker, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, and nearby counties. For other courts, tell us where the case is filed and we’ll confirm availability before you submit payment. -
Do your fees include court filing costs?
Our service fee covers the trip and our time. Court filing fees, copy fees, and certification costs charged by the clerk are billed separately and passed through to you. -
How do I send you the documents?
You can upload PDFs through our order form or email them after placing your order. For original documents that must be physically filed, we’ll provide a mailing address and instructions. -
Can you file and serve the same documents?
Yes. Many clients ask us to file the case and then serve the issued citation and petition. We’ll coordinate the sequence so the court’s requirements are met. -
How fast can you complete a filing or retrieval?
Routine courthouse trips are typically completed within a few business days. If you need something faster, note that in your order and we’ll confirm if a rush or same-day trip is possible before billing.
Ready to Hand Off Your Court Errands?
Tell us what needs to be filed or retrieved, which court it’s in, and when you need it done. LocateServe will handle the courthouse lines while you stay focused on your clients and your calendar.