Pennsylvania Legal Costs & Filing Information
Verified filing fees, courts and requirements for common legal processes in Pennsylvania. Every figure links to the official source it came from, with the date it was last checked.
Divorce in Pennsylvania
- Filing fee:
- $200–$350
- Mutual consent timeline:
- 90 days after service
- Residency requirement:
- 6 months in Pennsylvania
- Where to file:
- Court of Common Pleas
Verified 2026-08-24
Small Claims in Pennsylvania
- Claim limit:
- $12,000
- Filing fee:
- $67–$167
- Attorneys:
- Allowed (not required)
- Court:
- Magisterial District Court (Philadelphia: Municipal Court)
Verified 2026-08-24
Probate in Pennsylvania
- Probate filing fee:
- ≈$100–$500+ (by county & estate size)
- Small-estate threshold:
- $50,000
- Executor compensation:
- Reasonable compensation
- Where filed:
- Register of Wills; disputes in Orphans' Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Name Change in Pennsylvania
- Filing fee:
- ≈$300–$400
- Publication:
- Yes — two newspapers
- Fingerprints:
- Required (PA State Police check)
- Court:
- Court of Common Pleas
Verified 2026-08-24
Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania
- Chapter 7 filing fee:
- $338
- Chapter 13 filing fee:
- $313
- Federal districts in Pennsylvania:
- 3
- Fee waiver (Ch. 7 only):
- Income < 150% of poverty line
Verified 2026-08-24
Pennsylvania official resources
- Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania — the state court system
- PA Courts — Representing Yourself — official self-help resources and forms
LawLintel provides general legal information, not legal advice. Laws, rules, procedures and fees change and can depend on your specific facts and county. Verify important information with the applicable court or a qualified attorney before acting.