New Case Fees
Please Note
Reauthorization and Changes to Temporary Surcharge(PDF, 98KB)
The temporary surcharge portion of the Judicial Computer Project/Access to Justice/Criminal Justice Enhancement/Office of Attorney General (JCP/ATG/CJEA/OAG) fee has been reauthorized as of November 1, 2023. As a result, this temporary surcharge portion of $21.25 will be reinstated as of November 6, 2023.
There will be a $35.00 charge for NSF checks. No personal checks will be accepted.
There will be no refund for over-payments of $10.00 or less. Refunds will be made for all amounts over $10.00.
In cases not specifically provided for, the Director of the Department of Court Records shall make the same charge as that imposed for services of a substantially similar nature.
*These prices include a $10 satisfaction fee when applicable
| Fee |
Amount |
| Appeal to Common Pleas Court - Board of Viewers Appeal |
$135.25 |
| Appeal to Common Pleas Court - Magisterial District Judge Appeal |
$145.25 |
| Appeal to Common Pleas Court - Summary Appeal |
$135.25 |
| Appeal to Common Pleas Court - Tax Assessment Appeal |
$135.25 |
| Civil Action - Complaint or Praecipe for Writ of Summons |
$180.75
+ $21.00 per named Defendant |
| Commercial Broker Lien |
$108.25 |
| Condominium Lien |
$108.25 |
| Confession of Judgment - DSB for Money |
$140.75 |
| Confession of Judgment - Amicable Ejectment for Possession |
$140.75 |
| Declaration of Taking |
$170.25 |
| Declaratory Judgment |
$180.75 |
| Equity - Complaint or Praecipe for Writ of Summons |
$180.75 |
| Foreign State Tax Lien |
$108.25 |
| Judgment - Magisterial District Judge Transcript |
$79.25 |
| Judgment - Foreign Judgment |
$140.75 |
| Judgment - Judgment Roll |
$140.75 |
| Judgment - Transfer from Another County |
$140.75 |
| Mechanics' Lien Claim |
$98.25 |
| Municipal Lien |
$78.00 |
| No Lien Agreement |
$58.00 |
| Objection to Magisterial District Judge Decision |
$135.50 |
| Petitions - Election |
$110.25 |
| Petitions - Miscellaneous |
$170.25 |
| Planned Community Lien |
$108.25 |
| Praecipe for Writ of Certiorari |
$145.75 |
| Reports - Annual Audit |
$102.25 |
| Reports - Cemetery |
$102.25 |
| Reports - Tax Collector |
$102.25 |
| Tax Collector Bond |
$96.25 |
Tax Lien + Satisfaction
Tax Lien includes Satisfaction Fee
(School District / Township / Borough / City / Federal / Commonwealth of PA) |
$30.00 + $10.00
(Total $40.00) |
| Sci Fa sur Tax Lien |
$135.75
+ $21.00 per named Defendant |