Process Server & Court Filing in Erie County, PA

Courts we file and serve in

14 Erie County courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive
E-filing system: Erie County CourtPro (Paperless Solution)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $144.75 (commencement of civil action; includes JCS fee)
Small claims fee: Heard by Magisterial District Judges, not the Prothonotary
Family law petition fee: $229.75 (divorce complaint; includes Master Fee Fund surcharge)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Erie County Court of Common PleasErie County Courthouse, 140 W. Sixth Street, Room 210, Erie, PA 16501(814) 451-6000Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Magisterial District Court 06-1-01 (Erie)824 East Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16507(814) 451-6524Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-1-02 (Erie)1021 Parade Street, Erie, PA 16503(814) 451-6530Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-1-03 (Erie)809 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16501(814) 451-6528Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-1-04 (Erie)861 1/2 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504(814) 451-6522Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-1-05 (Erie)1571 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508(814) 451-6520Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-2-02 (Erie)3608 West 26th Street, Suite 104, Erie, PA 16506(814) 451-6518Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-2-04 (Corry)732 Worth Street, Corry, PA 16407(814) 665-7285Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-3-01 (Erie)4230 Iroquois Avenue, Suite 100, Erie, PA 16511(814) 451-6516Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-3-02 (North East)10300 West Main Road, North East, PA 16428(814) 725-9693Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-3-03 (Erie)9333 Tate Road, Suite 109, Erie, PA 16509(814) 451-6511Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-3-05 (Erie)1230 Townhall Road West, Suite 300, Erie, PA 16509(814) 451-6532Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-3-06 (McKean)8952 West Main Street, McKean, PA 16426(814) 476-7734Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 06-3-08 (East Springfield)6880 Route 215, East Springfield, PA 16411(814) 922-7117Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in Erie County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Erie County for law firms across the country. We cover all 14 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 Erie County?

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

Which Erie County courthouses hear civil cases?

Erie County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 06-1-01 (Erie), Magisterial District Court 06-1-02 (Erie), Magisterial District Court 06-1-03 (Erie), Magisterial District Court 06-1-04 (Erie), Magisterial District Court 06-1-05 (Erie), Magisterial District Court 06-2-02 (Erie), Magisterial District Court 06-2-04 (Corry), Magisterial District Court 06-3-01 (Erie), Magisterial District Court 06-3-02 (North East), Magisterial District Court 06-3-03 (Erie), Magisterial District Court 06-3-05 (Erie), Magisterial District Court 06-3-06 (McKean), Magisterial District Court 06-3-08 (East Springfield). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$144.75 (commencement of civil action; includes JCS fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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