Luzerne County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$179.50
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Main courthouse: Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711Source

Filing fees

Official fee schedule
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$179.50
Small claims$65 to $161.50
Divorce / family$191

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $180, the civil filing fee in Luzerne County is higher than most nearby counties (median $157 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Prothonotary, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas (11th Judicial District)
Molly Lukasavage
Luzerne County Courthouse
(570) 825-1745Molly.Lukasavage@luzernecounty.org200 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
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Courthouses in Luzerne County

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Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas

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Address
Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, 18711
Phone
(570) 825-1500
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Magisterial District Court 11-1-01 (Wilkes-Barre)

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Address
100 Hazle Street, Wilkes-Barre, 18702
Phone
(570) 825-7373
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Magisterial District Court 11-1-02 (Wilkes-Barre)

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Address
100 Hazle Street, Wilkes-Barre, 18702
Phone
(570) 825-8488
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Magisterial District Court 11-1-03 (Hazleton)

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Address
615 East Broad Street, Hazleton, 18201
Phone
(570) 455-9467
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Magisterial District Court 11-1-04 (Pittston)

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Address
35 Broad Street, Pittston, 18640
Phone
(570) 655-0552
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Magisterial District Court 11-1-05 (Edwardsville)

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Address
57 Russell Street, Edwardsville, 18704
Phone
(570) 287-2800
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Magisterial District Court 11-1-06 (Forty Fort)

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Address
County of Luzerne West Side Annex, 2009 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, 18704
Phone
(570) 287-2341
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Magisterial District Court 11-2-01 (West Pittston)

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Address
Municipal Building, 555 Exeter Avenue, West Pittston, 18643
Phone
(570) 655-0177
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Magisterial District Court 11-2-03 (Hanover Township)

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Address
1460 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township, 18706
Phone
(570) 825-8890
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Magisterial District Court 11-3-01 (Shickshinny)

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Address
33 West Union Street, Shickshinny, 18655
Phone
(570) 542-4349
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Magisterial District Court 11-3-02 (Nanticoke)

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Address
15 East Ridge Street, Nanticoke, 18634
Phone
(570) 735-7648
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Magisterial District Court 11-3-03 (Drums)

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Address
415 W. Butler Drive, Drums, 18222
Phone
(570) 788-1191
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Magisterial District Court 11-3-04 (Hazle Township)

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Address
Sunset Beltway Offices, 102 Sunset Beltway, 789 Airport Road, Hazle Township, 18202
Phone
(570) 455-9191
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Magisterial District Court 11-3-06 (Mountain Top)

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Address
Wright Township Municipal Building, 321 South Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, 18707
Phone
(570) 474-6844
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Magisterial District Court 11-3-07 (Wilkes-Barre Twp)

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Address
240 Johnson Street, Wilkes-Barre Twp, 18702
Phone
(570) 825-8671
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Magisterial District Court 11-3-08 (Plains)

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Address
90 Maffett Street, Suite 1, Plains, 18705
Phone
(570) 825-8984
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Magisterial District Court 11-3-09 (Trucksville)

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Address
11 Carverton Road, Trucksville, 18708
Phone
(570) 696-4477

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is $179.50 (commencement of civil action by summons, petition or complaint)

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

    $65.00 - $161.50 (Magisterial District Judge civil complaint; varies by claim up to $12,000)

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

    $191.00 (divorce action, basic no-fault; additional counts extra)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through SearchIQS.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Luzerne County?

    Filings go to the Prothonotary, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas (11th Judicial District), located at 200 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. You can reach the clerk at (570) 825-1745.

Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, PA: (570) 825-1745, Hours & $179.50 Filing Fee | 1Court