Process Server & Court Filing in Dauphin County, PA

Courts we file and serve in

13 Dauphin County courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive
E-filing system: Dauphin County e-filing
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $202.00 (complaint / commencement of action)
Small claims fee: Heard by Magisterial District Judges, not the Prothonotary
Family law petition fee: $337.00 (divorce complaint, no-fault)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Dauphin County Court of Common PleasDauphin County Courthouse, 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101(717) 780-6630Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Magisterial District Court 12-1-01 (Harrisburg)2125 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110(717) 545-4143Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-1-02 (Harrisburg)2967 A N 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110(717) 238-3388Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-1-04 (Harrisburg)1520 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103(717) 233-1220Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-1-05 (Harrisburg)538 South 29th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104(717) 231-3500Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-1-06 (Harrisburg)5925 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109(717) 671-8640Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-2-01 (Harrisburg)1201 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111(717) 558-1160Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-2-02 (Harrisburg)102 Agnes Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104(717) 939-6996Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-2-03 (Royalton)50 Canal Street, Royalton, PA 17057(717) 944-4463Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-2-05 (Harrisburg)1300 Rolleston Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104(717) 234-0949Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-3-01 (Elizabethville)185 Manors Road, Elizabethville, PA 17023(717) 362-3396Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-3-04 (Hummelstown)576 East Main Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036(717) 583-1912Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 12-3-05 (Harrisburg)8010 Bretz Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112(717) 671-8720Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in Dauphin County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Dauphin County for law firms across the country. We cover all 13 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 Dauphin County?

1Court lists e-filing in Dauphin County as: Permissive. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Dauphin County courthouses hear civil cases?

Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 12-1-01 (Harrisburg), Magisterial District Court 12-1-02 (Harrisburg), Magisterial District Court 12-1-04 (Harrisburg), Magisterial District Court 12-1-05 (Harrisburg), Magisterial District Court 12-1-06 (Harrisburg), Magisterial District Court 12-2-01 (Harrisburg), Magisterial District Court 12-2-02 (Harrisburg), Magisterial District Court 12-2-03 (Royalton), Magisterial District Court 12-2-05 (Harrisburg), Magisterial District Court 12-3-01 (Elizabethville), Magisterial District Court 12-3-04 (Hummelstown), Magisterial District Court 12-3-05 (Harrisburg). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$202.00 (complaint / commencement of action), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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