Process service and court filing in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
27 Delaware County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory in civil cases since 2018; family law, emergency motions, and MDJ appeals excluded
- E-filing system
- Delaware County e-filing portal (delcoefile.co.delaware.pa.us)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $297.25 (complaint / civil action, up to 5 defendants; +$25.00 per additional defendant)
- Small claims fee
- Small claims heard in Magisterial District Courts, not the Office of Judicial Support
- Family law petition fee
- $291.25 (basic divorce complaint, no additional counts; $359.65 with 1 custody count)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Delaware County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Delaware County for law firms across the country. We cover all 27 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Delaware County?
1Court lists e-filing in Delaware County as: Mandatory in civil cases since 2018; family law, emergency motions, and MDJ appeals excluded. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Delaware County courthouses hear civil cases?
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 32-1-20 (Chester), Magisterial District Court 32-1-21 (Chester), Magisterial District Court 32-1-22 (Chester), Magisterial District Court 32-1-23 (Collingdale), Magisterial District Court 32-1-27 (Broomall), Magisterial District Court 32-1-28 (Media), Magisterial District Court 32-1-30 (Woodlyn), Magisterial District Court 32-1-32 (Springfield), Magisterial District Court 32-1-33 (Upper Darby), Magisterial District Court 32-1-34 (Upper Darby), Magisterial District Court 32-1-36 (Linwood), Magisterial District Court 32-2-37 (Darby), Magisterial District Court 32-2-38 (Aston), Magisterial District Court 32-2-39 (Brookhaven), Magisterial District Court 32-2-40 (Glenolden), Magisterial District Court 32-2-42 (Glenolden), Magisterial District Court 32-2-43 (Newtown Square), Magisterial District Court 32-2-44 (Prospect Park), Magisterial District Court 32-2-46 (Media), Magisterial District Court 32-2-47 (Lansdowne), Magisterial District Court 32-2-48 (Lima), Magisterial District Court 32-2-49 (Glen Mills), Magisterial District Court 32-2-51 (Upper Darby), Magisterial District Court 32-2-52 (Secane), Magisterial District Court 32-2-53 (Newtown Square), Magisterial District Court 32-2-54 (Springfield). We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Delaware County?
$297.25 (complaint / civil action, up to 5 defendants; +$25.00 per additional defendant), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Delaware 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 Delaware County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.