Process Server & Court Filing in Franklin County, PA

Courts we file and serve in

8 Franklin County courthouses

E-filing required: Not available (paper filing only)
New civil complaint fee: $116.00 (civil and equity complaint; effective January 1, 2026)
Family law petition fee: $168.50 (divorce complaint; effective January 1, 2026)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Franklin County Court of Common PleasOld Courthouse Building, 2 N. Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201(717) 261-3848Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Magisterial District Court 39-2-01 (Chambersburg)630 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201(717) 263-5808Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 39-3-02 (Waynesboro)22 North Oller Avenue, Waynesboro, PA 17268(717) 762-9411Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 39-3-03 (Pleasant Hall)9724 Cumberland Highway, Pleasant Hall, PA 17246(717) 532-7672Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 39-3-04 (Chambersburg)1157 Garver Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202(717) 263-7949Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 39-3-05 (Greencastle)401 South Washington Street, Greencastle, PA 17225(717) 597-8581Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 39-3-06 (Mercersburg)20 Veterans Way, Mercersburg, PA 17236(717) 328-3521Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 39-3-07 (Chambersburg)2038 Lincoln Way East Ste B, Chambersburg, PA 17201(717) 263-5820Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Franklin County court information on 1Court

Our services in Franklin County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Franklin County for law firms across the country. We cover all 8 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 Franklin County?

1Court lists e-filing in Franklin County as: Not available (paper filing only). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Franklin County courthouses hear civil cases?

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 39-2-01 (Chambersburg), Magisterial District Court 39-3-02 (Waynesboro), Magisterial District Court 39-3-03 (Pleasant Hall), Magisterial District Court 39-3-04 (Chambersburg), Magisterial District Court 39-3-05 (Greencastle), Magisterial District Court 39-3-06 (Mercersburg), Magisterial District Court 39-3-07 (Chambersburg). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$116.00 (civil and equity complaint; effective January 1, 2026), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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