Cullman County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Cullman County, Alabama.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$197
E-filing
Yes - AlaFile registration and e-filing is mandatory for all attorneys licensed in Alabama
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$145

At $197, the civil filing fee in Cullman County is lower than most nearby counties (median $326 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Cullman County Circuit Clerk's Office (32nd Judicial Circuit)

Lisa McSwain

E-FilingYes - AlaFile registration and e-filing is mandatory for all attorneys licensed in Alabama

AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts) · AOC Administrative Order, April 2011

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Filing Fees
Civil Complaint
$197
Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); base circuit court civil docket fee approx $197 for claims of $50,000 or less and approx $297 for claims over $50,000, plus additional court costs. No Cullman-specific fee chart published on the official county site.
Small Claims
$35
Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); district court small claims docket fee approx $35 for claims of $1,500 or less (higher for larger claims), plus additional court costs.
Divorce / Family
$145
Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); circuit court domestic relations docket fee approx $145 for a divorce, plus additional court costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Cullman County?

    The civil filing fee in Cullman County, Alabama is Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); base circuit court civil docket fee approx $197 for claims of $50,000 or less and approx $297 for claims over $50,000, plus additional court costs. No Cullman-specific fee chart published on the official county site.

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Cullman County?

    Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); district court small claims docket fee approx $35 for claims of $1,500 or less (higher for larger claims), plus additional court costs.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Cullman County?

    Set statewide by statute (Ala. Code 12-19-71); circuit court domestic relations docket fee approx $145 for a divorce, plus additional court costs.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Cullman County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through AlaFile. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Cullman County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at pa.alacourt.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Cullman County?

    Filings go to the Cullman County Circuit Clerk's Office (32nd Judicial Circuit). You can reach the clerk at (256) 775-4654.

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