Carbon County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$179.75
E-filing
No - PACFile e-filin…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$189.75

At $180, the civil filing fee in Carbon County is about the same as nearby counties (median $180 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Prothonotary

Kayla M. Semmel

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service
E-FilingNo - PACFile e-filin…

PACFile (Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System) · No - PACFile e-filing is available statewide but is not required for Court of Common Pleas civil filings in Carbon County

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Civil Complaint
$179.75
$179.75 to commence any action at law or equity (Prothonotary fee schedule, effective 6/1/2024, updated 11/17/2025 per Act 45 of 2025)
Divorce / Family
$189.75
$189.75 divorce complaint; $209.70 custody complaint/petition (Prothonotary fee schedule, updated 11/17/2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Carbon County?

    The civil filing fee in Carbon County, Pennsylvania is $179.75 to commence any action at law or equity (Prothonotary fee schedule, effective 6/1/2024, updated 11/17/2025 per Act 45 of 2025)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Carbon County?

    $189.75 divorce complaint; $209.70 custody complaint/petition (Prothonotary fee schedule, updated 11/17/2025)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Carbon County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through PACFile.

  • Is there a free online case search for Carbon County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at ujsportal.pacourts.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Carbon County?

    Filings go to the Prothonotary. You can reach the clerk at (570) 325-2481.

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