Process Servers Pennsylvania offers simple, predictable flat-rate pricing across all 67 Pennsylvania counties—with zero per-mile surcharges, zero per-attempt fees, and notarized / 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 verified Pa.R.C.P. Rule 405 Affidavits of Service included at no extra charge.
Unlike County Sheriff offices that require $100–$225+ upfront cost deposits plus per-mile round-trip charges on every attempt (42 P.S. § 21101 et seq.), our flat rates cover up to three diligent service attempts across varied morning, daytime, evening, and weekend windows.
Statewide Service Speed Tiers (All 67 PA Counties)
| Service Level | Flat Fee | First Attempt Timeline | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 | Within 3–5 Business Days | Up to 3 attempts across morning, evening & weekend hours; GPS-timestamped attempt logs; free printing up to 25 pages; notarized / verified Pa.R.C.P. Rule 405 Return of Service within 24 hours of completion. |
| Rush Service | $119 | Within 24 Hours | Priority dispatch with first attempt within 24 hours of order submission; up to 3 attempts; priority routing to Harrisburg/Erie registered agents (CT Corp, CSC, Vcorp, Northwest, RAI, InCorp) & hospital HIM desks; Rule 405 affidavit within 24 hours. |
| Same-Day Emergency | $169 | Same Business Day | Immediate field server dispatch on the same calendar day; ideal for expiring 30-day writs (Pa.R.C.P. 401), emergency injunctions (Rule 400(b)), Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders (23 Pa.C.S. § 6106), and urgent trial subpoenas. |
Optional Add-On & Specialized Legal Support Fees
- Skip Tracing & Address Locate ($45 Flat): Multi-database investigative locate (credit headers, county property tax assessment rolls, corporate officer filings, and utility hooks) plus a court-ready Affidavit of Good Faith Investigation satisfying the Note to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 430(a) for Motions for Alternative Service.
- Additional Recipient at the Exact Same Address ($35): Serving a second named defendant (e.g., co-tenant, spouse, or both an individual and their LLC) at the exact same physical address on the same trip.
- Statutory Witness Fee Check Calculation & Advance (At Cost + $10 Handling): Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5903, Pennsylvania trial and deposition subpoenas require $5.00 per day attendance + $0.07 per mile circular travel (Federal FRCP 45 subpoenas require $40.00/day + GSA mileage under
28 U.S.C. § 1821). We calculate and physically tender the check upon service. - UIDDA Foreign Subpoena Clerk Issuance / Courthouse Filing ($55 + County Prothonotary Fee): Walk-in domestication of out-of-state subpoenas under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5335, Praecipe to Reinstate filings under Pa.R.C.P. 401(b), or County Sheriff Rule 400(a) counter walk-throughs.
- High-Volume Document Printing ($0.20/page over 25 pages): The first 25 pages of your uploaded PDF packet are printed at zero cost.
For a deeper comparison of private server rates vs. County Sheriff and State Constable fee schedules, read our full legal guide: Cost of Serving Legal Papers in Pennsylvania.