Erie County Court Information
Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Need to file or serve in Erie County? 1Court can file and serve it for you.
Start →Filing at a Glance
Verified from official sources · 2026-07At $145, the civil filing fee in Erie County is about the same as nearby counties (median $141 across 3 nearby counties).
Clerk of Court
Erie County Prothonotary / Clerk of Records (Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, 6th Judicial District)
Aubrea Hagerty-Haynes
140 W. 6th St, Room 120, Erie, PA 16501Erie County CourtPro (Paperless Solution)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in Erie County?
The civil filing fee in Erie County, Pennsylvania is $144.75 (commencement of civil action; includes JCS fee)
What is the small claims filing fee in Erie County?
Heard by Magisterial District Judges, not the Prothonotary.
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Erie County?
$229.75 (divorce complaint; includes Master Fee Fund surcharge)
Can I e-file court documents in Erie County?
Yes. E-filing is available through Erie County CourtPro.
Is there a free online case search for Erie County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at ujsportal.pacourts.us.
Where do I file court documents in Erie County?
Filings go to the Erie County Prothonotary / Clerk of Records (Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, 6th Judicial District), located at 140 W. 6th St, Room 120, Erie, PA 16501. You can reach the clerk at (814) 451-6250.
Nearby Counties
Largest Counties in Pennsylvania
Building with court data?
Free read-only MCP server, plus a monthly change-feed of what changed — for EFSPs, legal software, and AI teams.