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Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas
Address
Dauphin County Courthouse, 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, 17101
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Dauphin 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 | $202 |
| Small claims | Varies, see details |
| Divorce / family | $337 |
Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing.
Clerk & court records
Dauphin County Prothonotary (Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, 12th Judicial District)
Matthew J. Krupp
Dauphin County Courthouse
Courthouses in Dauphin County
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Magisterial District Court 12-1-01 (Harrisburg)
Address
2125 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg, 17110
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Magisterial District Court 12-1-02 (Harrisburg)
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2967 A N 7th Street, Harrisburg, 17110
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Magisterial District Court 12-1-04 (Harrisburg)
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1520 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, 17103
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Magisterial District Court 12-1-05 (Harrisburg)
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538 South 29th Street, Harrisburg, 17104
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Magisterial District Court 12-1-06 (Harrisburg)
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5925 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, 17109
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Magisterial District Court 12-2-01 (Harrisburg)
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1201 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, 17111
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Magisterial District Court 12-2-02 (Harrisburg)
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102 Agnes Street, Harrisburg, 17104
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Magisterial District Court 12-2-03 (Royalton)
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50 Canal Street, Royalton, 17057
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Magisterial District Court 12-2-05 (Harrisburg)
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1300 Rolleston Street, Harrisburg, 17104
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Magisterial District Court 12-3-01 (Elizabethville)
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185 Manors Road, Elizabethville, 17023
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Magisterial District Court 12-3-04 (Hummelstown)
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576 East Main Street, Hummelstown, 17036
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Magisterial District Court 12-3-05 (Harrisburg)
Address
8010 Bretz Drive, Harrisburg, 17112
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in Dauphin County?
The civil filing fee in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is $202.00 (complaint / commencement of action)
What is the small claims filing fee in Dauphin County?
Heard by Magisterial District Judges, not the Prothonotary.
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Dauphin County?
$337.00 (divorce complaint, no-fault)
Can I e-file court documents in Dauphin County?
Yes. E-filing is available through Dauphin County e-filing.
Is there a free online case search for Dauphin County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at ujsportal.pacourts.us.
Where do I file court documents in Dauphin County?
Filings go to the Dauphin County Prothonotary (Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, 12th Judicial District), located at 101 Market St, Room 101, Harrisburg, PA 17101. You can reach the clerk at (717) 780-6520.