Process Server & Court Filing in Chester County, PA

Courts we file and serve in

17 Chester County courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive (paper filings still accepted; Family Court and election appeals cannot be e-filed)
E-filing system: eFlex (Chester County E-Filing System)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $184.75 (commencement of action / complaint, eff. Jan 1, 2026)
Small claims fee: Not handled by Prothonotary - civil claims up to $12,000 filed with Magisterial District Courts
Family law petition fee: $215.25 (no-fault divorce complaint, eff. Jan 1, 2026)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Chester County Court of Common PleasChester County Courthouse, 201 W. Market Street, West Chester, PA 19380(610) 344-6000Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Magisterial District Court 15-1-01 (West Chester)201 West Market Street, Suite 1307, West Chester, PA 19380(610) 431-4814Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-1-02 (West Chester)1572 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380(610) 455-1100Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-1-03 (Coatesville)One City Hall Place, Suite 200, Coatesville, PA 19320(610) 455-1155Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-1-04 (West Chester)21 West Market Street, Suite 100, West Chester, PA 19382(610) 344-6622Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-2-01 (Phoenixville)347 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460(610) 455-1125Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-2-03 (West Chester)601 Westtown Road, Suite 110, West Chester, PA 19380(610) 436-5757Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-2-07 (Exton)75 East Uwchlan Avenue, Suite 110, Exton, PA 19341(610) 455-1140Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-3-01 (Pottstown)1101 Ridge Road, Suite B, Pottstown, PA 19465(610) 455-1120Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-3-04 (Kennett Square)916 West Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348(610) 455-1170Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-3-05 (Oxford)305 South Third Street, Oxford, PA 19363(610) 455-1160Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-3-06 (Honey Brook)4824 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344(610) 455-1110Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-3-07 (Parkesburg)315 West First Avenue, Building 3, Parkesburg, PA 19365(610) 455-1115Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-4-01 (Wayne)950 West Valley Road, Suite 3100, Wayne, PA 19087(610) 455-1130Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-4-02 (Downingtown)231 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335(610) 455-1145Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-4-03 (Exton)Whiteland Business Park, 748 Springdale Drive, Suite 110, Exton, PA 19341(610) 455-1150Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 15-4-04 (Kennett Square)914 West Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348(610) 455-1175Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in Chester County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Chester County for law firms across the country. We cover all 17 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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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Chester County?

1Court lists e-filing in Chester County as: Permissive (paper filings still accepted; Family Court and election appeals cannot be e-filed). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Chester County courthouses hear civil cases?

Chester County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 15-1-01 (West Chester), Magisterial District Court 15-1-02 (West Chester), Magisterial District Court 15-1-03 (Coatesville), Magisterial District Court 15-1-04 (West Chester), Magisterial District Court 15-2-01 (Phoenixville), Magisterial District Court 15-2-03 (West Chester), Magisterial District Court 15-2-07 (Exton), Magisterial District Court 15-3-01 (Pottstown), Magisterial District Court 15-3-04 (Kennett Square), Magisterial District Court 15-3-05 (Oxford), Magisterial District Court 15-3-06 (Honey Brook), Magisterial District Court 15-3-07 (Parkesburg), Magisterial District Court 15-4-01 (Wayne), Magisterial District Court 15-4-02 (Downingtown), Magisterial District Court 15-4-03 (Exton), Magisterial District Court 15-4-04 (Kennett Square). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$184.75 (commencement of action / complaint, eff. Jan 1, 2026), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester County, Pennsylvania