Civil Division - Service Fees
Below are the current fees, processes, and important payment information.
Standard Service Fees
- Subpoena - $20
- Writ of Execution - $95
- Execution for Possession - $95
- All Other Civil Process Documents - $50
- Mileage Fee (per above process) - $10 flat fee
Payment Information
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Required Upfront: Payment must be submitted with the paperwork for processing. We will not process or attempt service on paperwork received without proper payment.
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Accepted Forms of Payment:
- Cash
- Check
- Money Order
- Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
- Not Accepted:
- American Express
- Apple Pay
If paperwork is submitted without proper payment, our office will attempt to contact the point of contact on file to resolve the issue.
Mileage Fee Details
- A $10 flat fee per process is applied to cover mileage costs.
- If service is made within the Public Safety Building or the Jail, mileage fees do not apply because no mileage was accrued. In those cases, a $10 refund will be issued.
Submitting Civil Paperwork
You may submit paperwork in one of the following ways:
- In Person: Civil Division at the Public Safety Building
- By Email: civil.process@pennco.org
- By Fax: 605-394-2220
Please note: If documents are emailed or faxed, a copy fee will be charged for any printing done by our staff, and you will be contacted for payment.
Unserved Process Returns
If a document cannot be served, our return will include general, non-criminal justice information such as:
- Moved from the address submitted
- Address not in the county
- Deceased
Due to legal restrictions, we cannot provide information from criminal justice databases.