Civil Unit

What is Civil Process Service?

Civil process is the processing and serving of legal and court documents such as:

Civil documents are served on behalf of individuals, private attorneys, the Court, County departments and agencies. Our Civil Deputies serve papers throughout all Cumberland County communities.

Once Civil papers reach our office the time it will take for service will depend on how quickly our Civil Deputy can make contact with the recipient. Please provide as much information as possible about the recipient to include, correct phone number(s), address and even a working schedule. This information will aid us in getting your papers served as quickly as possible.


Fees for Service

Fees for service must be paid by money order and must be paid upon request for service.


MONEY ORDERS FOR PRO-SE PAPERWORK
STATEMENT OF CLAIM, SUMMONS, FORCIBLE ENTRY & DETAINER, NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE SUBPOENA, CONTEMPT SUBPOENA, MOTIONS, NOTICE TO QUIT, WRIT OF POSSESSION

  • Portland: $74.25 (+ $40.00 for each additional service at same address)
  • South Portland/Cape Elizabeth/Westbrook/Falmouth: $75.55 (+ $40.00 for each additional service at same address)
  • Scarborough/Cumberland: $85.25 (+40.00 for each additional service at same address)
  • Windham/Gorham/Freeport/Yarmouth: $91.85 (+ $40.00 for each additional service at same address)
  • Gray/New Gloucester/Pownal/North Yarmouth: $100.85 (+ $40.00 for each additional service at same address)

CIVIL ORDERS OF ARREST

  • Portland: $94.25
  • South Portland/Cape Elizabeth/Westbrook/Falmouth: $95.55
  • Scarborough/Cumberland: $105.25
  • Windham/Gorham/Freeport/Yarmouth: $111.85
  • Gray/New Gloucester/Pownal/North Yarmouth: $120.85

OUT OF STATE PAPERWORK (OUT OF STATE COURTS)
ABOVE FEES APPLY TO OUT OF STATE PAPERWORK

IF NOTARY IS REQUIRED ADDITIONAL $10.00 PER SERVICE