Tuscaloosa County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

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

At $297, the civil filing fee in Tuscaloosa County is about the same as nearby counties (median $283 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Tuscaloosa County Circuit Clerk's Office (Sixth Judicial Circuit)

Magaria H. Bobo

(205) 464-8259

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →
Jury Service →(205) 464-8260
E-FilingMandatory

AlaFile (Alabama AOC/Alacourt) · for attorneys (all Alabama-licensed attorneys must register for AlaFile per AOC Administrative Order; e-filing generally required for attorney filings); permissive for self-represented litigants

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Filing Fees
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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
$35.00
$35.00 statutory docket fee for claim $1,500 or less; $109.00 for $1,500.01-$3,000 (Ala. Code 12-19-71); county total higher with service/add-ons
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 Tuscaloosa County?

    The civil filing fee in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County?

    $35.00 statutory docket fee for claim $1,500 or less; $109.00 for $1,500.01-$3,000 (Ala. Code 12-19-71); county total higher with service/add-ons.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Tuscaloosa County?

    Filings go to the Tuscaloosa County Circuit Clerk's Office (Sixth Judicial Circuit). You can reach the clerk at (205) 464-8259.

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