Erie County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$144.75
New civil suit · Court of Common Pleas
E-filing
Available
Through Erie County CourtPro
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Main courthouse: Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Room 120, Erie, PA 16501Source
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$144.75
Small claimsVaries, see details
Divorce / family$229.75

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing.

Clerk & court records

Erie County Prothonotary / Clerk of Records (Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, 6th Judicial District)
Aubrea Hagerty-Haynes
Erie County Courthouse
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Courthouses in Erie County

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Erie County Court of Common Pleas

Address
Erie County Courthouse, 140 W. Sixth Street, Room 210, Erie, 16501
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Magisterial District Court 06-1-01 (Erie)

Address
824 East Sixth Street, Erie, 16507
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Magisterial District Court 06-1-02 (Erie)

Address
1021 Parade Street, Erie, 16503
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Magisterial District Court 06-1-03 (Erie)

Address
809 West 12th Street, Erie, 16501
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Magisterial District Court 06-1-04 (Erie)

Address
861 1/2 East 38th Street, Erie, 16504
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Magisterial District Court 06-1-05 (Erie)

Address
1571 West 38th Street, Erie, 16508
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Magisterial District Court 06-2-02 (Erie)

Address
3608 West 26th Street, Suite 104, Erie, 16506
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Magisterial District Court 06-2-04 (Corry)

Address
732 Worth Street, Corry, 16407
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Magisterial District Court 06-3-01 (Erie)

Address
4230 Iroquois Avenue, Suite 100, Erie, 16511
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Magisterial District Court 06-3-02 (North East)

Address
10300 West Main Road, North East, 16428
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Magisterial District Court 06-3-03 (Erie)

Address
9333 Tate Road, Suite 109, Erie, 16509
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Magisterial District Court 06-3-05 (Erie)

Address
1230 Townhall Road West, Suite 300, Erie, 16509
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Magisterial District Court 06-3-06 (McKean)

Address
8952 West Main Street, McKean, 16426
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Magisterial District Court 06-3-08 (East Springfield)

Address
6880 Route 215, East Springfield, 16411

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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 West Sixth Street, Room 120, Erie, PA 16501. You can reach the clerk at (814) 451-6250.

Erie County Court of Common Pleas, PA: (814) 451-6250, Hours & $144.75 Filing Fee | 1Court