Process Server & Court Filing in Berks County, PA

Courts we file and serve in

18 Berks County courthouses

E-filing required: Attorneys only (self-represented not eligible)
E-filing system: Berks County Prothonotary e-Filing System (in-house)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $225.00 (civil action complaint, eff. 1/1/2026)
Small claims fee: Small/minor civil claims heard by Magisterial District Courts, not the Prothonotary
Family law petition fee: $250.00 (divorce/annulment complaint, first count; +$60 each additional count)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Berks County Court of Common PleasBerks County Courthouse, 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601(610) 478-6208Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Magisterial District Court 23-1-01 (Wernersville)West Gate Shoppes, 600 East Penn Avenue, Suite 5, Wernersville, PA 19565(610) 678-6721Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-1-02 (Reading)1150 Muhlenberg Street, Reading, PA 19602(610) 374-9288Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-1-03 (Reading)Berks County Service Center, 633 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Reading, PA 19601(610) 378-5101Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-1-05 (Reading)Berks County Courthouse, 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601(610) 373-2127Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-1-06 (Reading)3200 Reading Crest Avenue, Reading, PA 19605(610) 929-4440Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-2-01 (Reading)441 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA 19611(610) 375-7101Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-2-02 (West Reading)401 Walnut Street, West Reading, PA 19611(610) 374-7721Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-2-03 (Birdsboro)6112 Perkiomen Avenue, Birdsboro, PA 19508(610) 779-5137Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-2-04 (Mohnton)400 E. Wyomissing Avenue, Suite 1, Mohnton, PA 19540(610) 777-3885Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-3-01 (Birdsboro)Matthew Brooke Professional Building, Suite 180, 321 North Furnace Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508(610) 582-8615Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-3-02 (Boyertown)100 Schaeffer Street, Suite 2, Boyertown, PA 19512(610) 367-2357Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-3-03 (Oley)590 Oley Road, Oley, PA 19547(610) 987-3344Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-3-04 (Fleetwood)110 West Arch Street, Suite 118, Fleetwood, PA 19522(610) 944-7202Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-3-05 (Leesport)2739 Bernville Road, Leesport, PA 19533(610) 916-4496Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-3-06 (Hamburg)61 North Third Street, Second Floor, Hamburg, PA 19526(610) 562-4364Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-3-07 (Bernville)7191 Bernville Road, Bernville, PA 19506(610) 488-6224Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 23-3-09 (Reading)2312 Fairmont Avenue, Suite 500, Reading, PA 19605(610) 373-4424Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Berks County court information on 1Court

Our services in Berks County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Berks County for law firms across the country. We cover all 18 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Berks County?

1Court lists e-filing in Berks County as: Attorneys only (self-represented not eligible). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Berks County courthouses hear civil cases?

Berks County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 23-1-01 (Wernersville), Magisterial District Court 23-1-02 (Reading), Magisterial District Court 23-1-03 (Reading), Magisterial District Court 23-1-05 (Reading), Magisterial District Court 23-1-06 (Reading), Magisterial District Court 23-2-01 (Reading), Magisterial District Court 23-2-02 (West Reading), Magisterial District Court 23-2-03 (Birdsboro), Magisterial District Court 23-2-04 (Mohnton), Magisterial District Court 23-3-01 (Birdsboro), Magisterial District Court 23-3-02 (Boyertown), Magisterial District Court 23-3-03 (Oley), Magisterial District Court 23-3-04 (Fleetwood), Magisterial District Court 23-3-05 (Leesport), Magisterial District Court 23-3-06 (Hamburg), Magisterial District Court 23-3-07 (Bernville), Magisterial District Court 23-3-09 (Reading). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Berks County?

$225.00 (civil action complaint, eff. 1/1/2026), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Berks County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Berks County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Berks County, Pennsylvania