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Berks County Court of Common Pleas
Address
Berks County Courthouse, 633 Court Street, Reading, 19601
Phone
Berks County courts
Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.
Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Filing fees
Official fee schedule| Filing type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil lawsuit | $225 |
| Small claims | Varies, see details |
| Divorce / family | $60 to $250 |
Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $225, the civil filing fee in Berks County is higher than most nearby counties (median $185 across 5 nearby counties).
Clerk & court records
Berks County Prothonotary (Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division)
Jonathan K. Del Collo
Berks County Courthouse · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Courthouses in Berks County
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Magisterial District Court 23-1-01 (Wernersville)
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West Gate Shoppes, 600 East Penn Avenue, Suite 5, Wernersville, 19565
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Magisterial District Court 23-1-02 (Reading)
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1150 Muhlenberg Street, Reading, 19602
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Magisterial District Court 23-1-03 (Reading)
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Berks County Service Center, 633 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Reading, 19601
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Magisterial District Court 23-1-05 (Reading)
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Berks County Courthouse, 633 Court Street, Reading, 19601
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Magisterial District Court 23-1-06 (Reading)
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3200 Reading Crest Avenue, Reading, 19605
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Magisterial District Court 23-2-01 (Reading)
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441 Morgantown Road, Reading, 19611
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Magisterial District Court 23-2-02 (West Reading)
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401 Walnut Street, West Reading, 19611
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Magisterial District Court 23-2-03 (Birdsboro)
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6112 Perkiomen Avenue, Birdsboro, 19508
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Magisterial District Court 23-2-04 (Mohnton)
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400 E. Wyomissing Avenue, Suite 1, Mohnton, 19540
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Magisterial District Court 23-3-01 (Birdsboro)
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Matthew Brooke Professional Building, Suite 180, 321 North Furnace Street, Birdsboro, 19508
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Magisterial District Court 23-3-02 (Boyertown)
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100 Schaeffer Street, Suite 2, Boyertown, 19512
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Magisterial District Court 23-3-03 (Oley)
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590 Oley Road, Oley, 19547
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Magisterial District Court 23-3-04 (Fleetwood)
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110 West Arch Street, Suite 118, Fleetwood, 19522
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Magisterial District Court 23-3-05 (Leesport)
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2739 Bernville Road, Leesport, 19533
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Magisterial District Court 23-3-06 (Hamburg)
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61 North Third Street, Second Floor, Hamburg, 19526
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Magisterial District Court 23-3-07 (Bernville)
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7191 Bernville Road, Bernville, 19506
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Magisterial District Court 23-3-09 (Reading)
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2312 Fairmont Avenue, Suite 500, Reading, 19605
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in Berks County?
The civil filing fee in Berks County, Pennsylvania is $225.00 (civil action complaint, eff. 1/1/2026)
What is the small claims filing fee in Berks County?
Small/minor civil claims heard by Magisterial District Courts, not the Prothonotary.
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Berks County?
$250.00 (divorce/annulment complaint, first count; +$60 each additional count)
Can I e-file court documents in Berks County?
Yes. E-filing is available through Berks County Prothonotary e-Filing System.
Is there a free online case search for Berks County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at prothy.countyofberks.com.
Where do I file court documents in Berks County?
Filings go to the Berks County Prothonotary (Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division), located at 633 Court St, Reading, PA 19601. You can reach the clerk at (610) 478-6970.