Process Server & Court Filing in Lancaster County, PA

Courts we file and serve in

20 Lancaster County courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive (Local Rule 205.4 - actions may be e-filed)
E-filing system: Teleosoft CountySuite Portal (Lancaster County e-filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $181.50 (commencement of civil action, Prothonotary; eff. Dec 1, 2025)
Small claims fee: Not handled by Prothonotary - civil claims up to $12,000 filed with Magisterial District Courts
Family law petition fee: $237.00 (no-fault divorce complaint; eff. Dec 1, 2025)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Lancaster County Court of Common PleasLancaster County Courthouse, 50 N. Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602(717) 299-8041Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Magisterial District Court 02-1-01 (Lancaster)641 Union Street, Lancaster, PA 17603(717) 299-7896Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-1-02 (Lancaster)2205 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601(717) 569-8774Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-1-03 (Columbia)341 Chestnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512(717) 684-2761Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-2-01 (Lancaster)123 Locust Street (Rear), Lancaster, PA 17602(717) 299-7974Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-2-02 (Lancaster)150 North Queen Street, Suite 120, Lancaster, PA 17603(717) 295-2000Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-2-03 (Lancaster)1351 Elm Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603(717) 299-7898Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-2-04 (Lancaster)796-A New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602(717) 299-7966Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-2-05 (Lancaster)2168 Embassy Drive, Suite 150, Lancaster, PA 17603(717) 898-2511Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-2-06 (Millersville)841 Stehman Road, Millersville, PA 17551(717) 872-4361Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-2-07 (Ephrata)609 East Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522(717) 733-8688Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-2-08 (Lititz)690 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543(717) 626-0258Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-3-01 (Mount Joy)424 South Angle Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552(717) 653-4575Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-3-02 (Lancaster)15 Geist Road, Lancaster, PA 17601(717) 656-2191Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-3-03 (Willow Street)324 Beaver Valley Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584(717) 464-4141Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-3-04 (Quarryville)25 East State Street, Quarryville, PA 17566(717) 786-7368Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-3-05 (Gordonville)3 Heritage Drive, Suite 100, Gordonville, PA 17529(717) 768-3312Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-3-06 (New Holland)745B East Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557(717) 354-4206Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-3-07 (Denver)935 Stone Hill Road, Denver, PA 17517(717) 336-2801Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 02-3-09 (Elizabethtown)5 Municipal Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022(717) 367-4330Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in Lancaster County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lancaster County for law firms across the country. We cover all 20 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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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Lancaster County?

1Court lists e-filing in Lancaster County as: Permissive (Local Rule 205.4 - actions may be e-filed). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Lancaster County courthouses hear civil cases?

Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 02-1-01 (Lancaster), Magisterial District Court 02-1-02 (Lancaster), Magisterial District Court 02-1-03 (Columbia), Magisterial District Court 02-2-01 (Lancaster), Magisterial District Court 02-2-02 (Lancaster), Magisterial District Court 02-2-03 (Lancaster), Magisterial District Court 02-2-04 (Lancaster), Magisterial District Court 02-2-05 (Lancaster), Magisterial District Court 02-2-06 (Millersville), Magisterial District Court 02-2-07 (Ephrata), Magisterial District Court 02-2-08 (Lititz), Magisterial District Court 02-3-01 (Mount Joy), Magisterial District Court 02-3-02 (Lancaster), Magisterial District Court 02-3-03 (Willow Street), Magisterial District Court 02-3-04 (Quarryville), Magisterial District Court 02-3-05 (Gordonville), Magisterial District Court 02-3-06 (New Holland), Magisterial District Court 02-3-07 (Denver), Magisterial District Court 02-3-09 (Elizabethtown). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$181.50 (commencement of civil action, Prothonotary; eff. Dec 1, 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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