Montgomery County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$246.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$194.00

At $246, the civil filing fee in Montgomery County is lower than most nearby counties (median $297 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Montgomery County Circuit Clerk, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama

Gina J. Ishman

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service
E-FilingMandatory

AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts) · for attorneys (all AL-licensed attorneys must register/use AlaFile per Apr 12, 2011 Administrative Order); permissive for pro se filers

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Civil Complaint
$246.00
$246.00 (circuit civil, $20,001-$50,000); $346.00 ($50,001 and over), plus sheriff service; per Montgomery County Circuit Civil fee chart, effective date not shown
Small Claims
$52.00
$52.00 (up to $1,500); $126.00 ($1,500.01-$3,000); $215.00 ($3,000.01-$6,000), one defendant, plus sheriff service; per Montgomery County Small Claims fee chart
Divorce / Family
$194.00
$194.00 (Domestic Relations docket fee); per Montgomery County Domestic Relations fee chart, effective date not shown

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Montgomery County, Alabama is $246.00 (circuit civil, $20,001-$50,000); $346.00 ($50,001 and over), plus sheriff service; per Montgomery County Circuit Civil fee chart, effective date not shown.

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

    $52.00 (up to $1,500); $126.00 ($1,500.01-$3,000); $215.00 ($3,000.01-$6,000), one defendant, plus sheriff service; per Montgomery County Small Claims fee chart.

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

    $194.00 (Domestic Relations docket fee); per Montgomery County Domestic Relations fee chart, effective date not shown.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Montgomery County?

    Filings go to the Montgomery County Circuit Clerk, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama. You can reach the clerk at (334) 832-1260.

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