Shelby County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Shelby County Circuit Clerk's Office

Mary H. Harris

(205) 669-3760

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →
Jury Service →
Filing Fees
Full schedule →
Civil Complaint
$402.00
$402.00 to file a circuit civil complaint (cases over $50,000 or unspecified damages); $302.00 for cases valued $20,001-$50,000. Per Shelby County Circuit Civil Fee Chart; no effective date shown.
Divorce / Family
$280.00
$280.00 domestic relations docket fee (e.g., divorce/family petition). Per Shelby County Domestic Relations Fee Chart; no effective date shown.