Morgan County Court Information

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

Need to file or serve in Morgan County? 1Court can file and serve it for you.

Start →

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$297.00
E-filing
Yes for attorneys
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$145.00

At $297, the civil filing fee in Morgan County is about the same as nearby counties (median $326 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Morgan County Circuit Clerk's Office

Chris Priest

302 Lee St. NE, Decatur, AL 35601
E-FilingYes for attorneys

AlaFile · statewide AL

Open e-filing portal →
Civil Complaint
$297.00
$297.00 statutory docket fee for circuit civil suit over $50,000 ($197.00 if $50,000 or less), plus uniform statutory add-on costs (county total approx $376 / $276); set by Ala. Code 12-19-71, eff. 2026
Small Claims
$96.00
$96.00 base for claims up to $1,500 (Sheriff in-county service); $170.00 for $1,501-$3,000; $259.00 for $3,001-$6,000 (Morgan Co District Court fee schedule)
Divorce / Family
$145.00
$145.00 statutory docket fee, domestic relations/divorce at filing (Ala. Code 12-19-71); county total approx $224 with add-ons

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Morgan County, Alabama is $297.00 statutory docket fee for circuit civil suit over $50,000 ($197.00 if $50,000 or less), plus uniform statutory add-on costs (county total approx $376 / $276); set by Ala. Code 12-19-71, eff. 2026.

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

    $96.00 base for claims up to $1,500 (Sheriff in-county service); $170.00 for $1,501-$3,000; $259.00 for $3,001-$6,000 (Morgan Co District Court fee schedule)

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

    $145.00 statutory docket fee, domestic relations/divorce at filing (Ala. Code 12-19-71); county total approx $224 with add-ons.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through AlaFile.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Morgan County?

    Filings go to the Morgan County Circuit Clerk's Office, located at 302 Lee St. NE, Decatur, AL 35601. You can reach the clerk at (256) 351-4790.

Building with court data?

Free read-only MCP server, plus a monthly change-feed of what changed — for EFSPs, legal software, and AI teams.

Developers & data →
Morgan County, Alabama Courts — Filing Fees, E-Filing & Clerk | 1Court