Erie County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$144.75
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$229.75

At $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 16501
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Civil Complaint
$144.75
$144.75 (commencement of civil action; includes JCS fee)
Small Claims
Heard by Magisterial District Judges, not the Prothonotary
Divorce / Family
$229.75
$229.75 (divorce complaint; includes Master Fee Fund surcharge)

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.

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