Process Server & Court Filing in Schuylkill County, PA

Courts we file and serve in

8 Schuylkill County courthouses

E-filing required: Not available (paper filing only)
New civil complaint fee: $128.00 to file a civil complaint (Law, Equity, Mortgage Foreclosure, Quiet Title, Replevin, etc.), per Prothonotary Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026
Family law petition fee: $246.00 custody complaint with conference ($132.00 by stipulation); $138.00 divorce complaint, per Prothonotary Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Schuylkill County Court of Common PleasSchuylkill County Courthouse, 401 N. Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901(570) 622-5570Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Magisterial District Court 21-2-01 (Frackville)619 West Oak Street, Frackville, PA 17931(570) 874-1704Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 21-3-01 (Port Carbon)Borough Building, 301 Second Street, Port Carbon, PA 17965(570) 628-5351Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 21-3-03 (Orwigsburg)209 North Warren Street, Second Floor, Orwigsburg, PA 17961(570) 366-0244Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 21-3-04 (Tremont)19 North Pine Street, Tremont, PA 17981(570) 695-3128Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 21-3-05 (Shenandoah)33 South Main Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976(570) 462-2680Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 21-3-06 (Tamaqua)320 East Broad Street (Rear), Tamaqua, PA 18252(570) 668-3535Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 21-3-07 (Pottsville)410 N. Centre Street, Suite 1, Pottsville, PA 17901(570) 622-9181Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in Schuylkill County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County?

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

Which Schuylkill County courthouses hear civil cases?

Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 21-2-01 (Frackville), Magisterial District Court 21-3-01 (Port Carbon), Magisterial District Court 21-3-03 (Orwigsburg), Magisterial District Court 21-3-04 (Tremont), Magisterial District Court 21-3-05 (Shenandoah), Magisterial District Court 21-3-06 (Tamaqua), Magisterial District Court 21-3-07 (Pottsville). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$128.00 to file a civil complaint (Law, Equity, Mortgage Foreclosure, Quiet Title, Replevin, etc.), per Prothonotary Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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