Fees

New Fees on all initial Custody filings Effective January 1, 2026 The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts has implemented a statewide increase to the “Jen & Dave” (Act 119 of 1996) fee that is applied to all initial custody filings within the Civil/Family Division of the Department of Court Records. In accordance with this statewide adjustment, the Jen & Dave fee will increase from $10.00 to $10.50.

Fee Schedules

• New Case Filings
• Secondary Filings
• Miscellaneous Filings
• Family Division

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.