Limestone County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$197
E-filing
Yes - mandatory for…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$145

At $197, the civil filing fee in Limestone County is lower than most nearby counties (median $385 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Limestone County Circuit Clerk (39th Judicial Circuit)

Kelly Davis

200 Washington St. West, Athens, AL 35611

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingYes - mandatory for…

AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts) · Yes - mandatory for attorneys; pro se litigants encouraged to use AlaFile

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Civil Complaint
$197
$197 (<=$50,000) / $297 (>$50,000) circuit civil docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; county fees additional
Small Claims
$35
$35 (<=$1,500) / $109 ($1,500-$3,000) / $198 ($3,000-$20,000) district civil docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; county fees additional
Divorce / Family
$145
$145 divorce/domestic relations docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; county fees additional

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Limestone County, Alabama is $197 (<=$50,000) / $297 (>$50,000) circuit civil docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; county fees additional.

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

    $35 (<=$1,500) / $109 ($1,500-$3,000) / $198 ($3,000-$20,000) district civil docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; county fees additional.

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

    $145 divorce/domestic relations docket fee per Ala. Code 12-19-71; county fees additional.

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

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

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at alacourt.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Limestone County?

    Filings go to the Limestone County Circuit Clerk (39th Judicial Circuit), located at 200 Washington St. West, Athens, AL 35611. You can reach the clerk at (256) 216-3865.

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