Lackawanna County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$227
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Filing fees

Official fee schedule
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$227
Small claimsVaries, see details
Divorce / family$259

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $227, the civil filing fee in Lackawanna County is higher than most nearby counties (median $142 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Lackawanna County Clerk of Judicial Records - Civil Division (Prothonotary)
Lauren Mailen
(570) 963-6723
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Courthouses in Lackawanna County

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Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas

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Address
Lackawanna County Courthouse, 200 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, 18503
Phone
(570) 963-6773
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Magisterial District Court 45-1-01 (Old Forge)

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Address
1 Maxson Drive, Old Forge, 18518
Phone
(570) 457-3320
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Magisterial District Court 45-1-02 (Scranton)

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Address
130 North Washington Avenue, First Floor, Scranton, 18503
Phone
(570) 963-6518
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Magisterial District Court 45-1-03 (Scranton)

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Address
1629 Pittston Avenue, First Floor, Scranton, 18505
Phone
(570) 963-6516
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Magisterial District Court 45-1-05 (Scranton)

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Address
1600 Farr Street, Scranton, 18504
Phone
(570) 963-6503
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Magisterial District Court 45-1-06 (Dunmore)

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Address
2012 West Pine Street, Dunmore, 18512
Phone
(570) 963-6521
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Magisterial District Court 45-1-08 (Dickson City)

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Address
Lackawanna County Public Services Building, 901 Enterprise Street, Second Floor, Dickson City, 18519
Phone
(570) 383-0421
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Magisterial District Court 45-3-01 (Chinchilla)

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Address
104 Shady Lane Road, Chinchilla, 18410
Phone
(570) 587-1909
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Magisterial District Court 45-3-02 (Moscow)

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Address
113 North Main Street, Moscow, 18444
Phone
(570) 842-2111
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Magisterial District Court 45-3-03 (Carbondale)

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Address
38 North Main Street, Carbondale, 18407
Phone
(570) 282-3181
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Magisterial District Court 45-3-04 (Archbald)

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Address
Archbald Borough Building, 400 Church Street, Second Floor, Archbald, 18403
Phone
(570) 876-0570

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania is $227.00 (praecipe for writ of summons / civil action; incl. $5 automation fee)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Lackawanna County?

    Heard by Magisterial District Judges, not the Prothonotary.

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

    $259.00 (divorce complaint, 1 count)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through PACFile.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Lackawanna County?

    Filings go to the Lackawanna County Clerk of Judicial Records - Civil Division (Prothonotary). You can reach the clerk at (570) 963-6723.

Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, PA: (570) 963-6723, Hours & $227 Filing Fee | 1Court