Process Server & Court Filing in Lackawanna County, PA

Courts we file and serve in

11 Lackawanna County courthouses

E-filing system: PACFile (PA Unified Judicial System)
New civil complaint fee: $227.00 (praecipe for writ of summons / civil action; incl. $5 automation fee)
Small claims fee: Heard by Magisterial District Judges, not the Prothonotary
Family law petition fee: $259.00 (divorce complaint, 1 count)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Lackawanna County Court of Common PleasLackawanna County Courthouse, 200 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503(570) 963-6773Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Magisterial District Court 45-1-01 (Old Forge)1 Maxson Drive, Old Forge, PA 18518(570) 457-3320Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 45-1-02 (Scranton)130 North Washington Avenue, First Floor, Scranton, PA 18503(570) 963-6518Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 45-1-03 (Scranton)1629 Pittston Avenue, First Floor, Scranton, PA 18505(570) 963-6516Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 45-1-05 (Scranton)1600 Farr Street, Scranton, PA 18504(570) 963-6503Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 45-1-06 (Dunmore)2012 West Pine Street, Dunmore, PA 18512(570) 963-6521Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 45-1-08 (Dickson City)Lackawanna County Public Services Building, 901 Enterprise Street, Second Floor, Dickson City, PA 18519(570) 383-0421Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 45-3-01 (Chinchilla)104 Shady Lane Road, Chinchilla, PA 18410(570) 587-1909Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 45-3-02 (Moscow)113 North Main Street, Moscow, PA 18444(570) 842-2111Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 45-3-03 (Carbondale)38 North Main Street, Carbondale, PA 18407(570) 282-3181Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 45-3-04 (Archbald)Archbald Borough Building, 400 Church Street, Second Floor, Archbald, PA 18403(570) 876-0570Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in Lackawanna County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lackawanna County for law firms across the country. We cover all 11 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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Which Lackawanna County courthouses hear civil cases?

Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 45-1-01 (Old Forge), Magisterial District Court 45-1-02 (Scranton), Magisterial District Court 45-1-03 (Scranton), Magisterial District Court 45-1-05 (Scranton), Magisterial District Court 45-1-06 (Dunmore), Magisterial District Court 45-1-08 (Dickson City), Magisterial District Court 45-3-01 (Chinchilla), Magisterial District Court 45-3-02 (Moscow), Magisterial District Court 45-3-03 (Carbondale), Magisterial District Court 45-3-04 (Archbald). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$227.00 (praecipe for writ of summons / civil action; incl. $5 automation fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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