Dept. of Court Records


Effective June 1st, 2026, the records retention fee will increase from $3.50 to $7.00 for all new filings as per
AD-26-000097-PJ

Mandatory Electronic Filing

Effective November 13, 2023, e-Filing will be mandatory for all attorneys filing civil in the Department of Court Records. Self-represented litigants are encouraged to electronically file but are not mandated.
Civil Division Local Rules of the Court of Common Pleas; No. AD-23-000251-PJ Rules Docket

Dual Factor Authentication (DFA) for DCR e-Filing
This enrollment is mandatory for Attorneys.

To enroll, email your request along with a valid government-issued photo ID.
Attorneys must also include a BAR ID.
A video conference with Department of Court Records staff and a mobile number are required to verify your identity.
By registering, you consent to receive text messages. Standard message and data rates may apply.
To unsubscribe your mobile number from DFA, contact us by email.
The Department of Court Records Civil/Family Division e-filing video tutorials

For any problem or comments regarding the Civil/Family Division website, please contact Civil/Family Webmaster

For any problem or comments regarding the Wills/Orphans' Court website, please contact Wills/Orphans' Court Webmaster



This Department of Court Records Site is for authorized use only.
Warning: By using this system, you consent to the monitoring, recording, and reviewing of your activities in this system. You may only access this system using your own personal information. Any other use of this system is an unauthorized use and is prohibited. Unauthorized use may result in criminal or civil penalties.