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Service guidance
Not every document follows the same process. Civil service, landlord-tenant complaint service, possession enforcement, and money-judgment execution remain separate workflows.
Every request is reviewed; submission does not guarantee acceptance.
Direct-request detailsThese processes generally cannot be started through this website.
Court-origin detailsThe office reviews service requests in good faith using applicable Pennsylvania statutes, court rules, local procedures, and the information provided by the requestor. The requesting party remains responsible for determining whether a document is legally appropriate, authorized, and sufficient for service. Acceptance of a request does not constitute legal advice or a legal determination regarding the document.
Fees vary depending on the type of service, travel, the number of persons or locations involved, applicable statutes or court rules, and other service requirements. After reviewing the request, the office will provide an estimated cost before accepting the assignment.
The guide is informational and does not make a legal determination.
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