Luzerne County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$179.50
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$191.00

At $180, the civil filing fee in Luzerne County is higher than most nearby counties (median $157 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Prothonotary, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas (11th Judicial District)

Molly Lukasavage

200 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
E-FilingPermissive

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Civil Complaint
$179.50
$179.50 (commencement of civil action by summons, petition or complaint)
Small Claims
$65.00
$65.00 - $161.50 (Magisterial District Judge civil complaint; varies by claim up to $12,000)
Divorce / Family
$191.00
$191.00 (divorce action, basic no-fault; additional counts extra)

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.

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