Hire a Process Server in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Use the Mighty Process Server directory to compare verified process servers covering Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. View qualifications, service areas, and courthouse locations, then request a bid directly from a server.

Routine process service in Pennsylvania typically costs $50–$150. Rates in Philadelphia County may vary by travel distance, rush timing, number of attempts, and filing fees.

30 days after issuance of writ or filing of complaint within the Commonwealth (Pa.R.C.P. 401(a)); may be reissued or reinstated indefinitely (Pa.R.C.P. 401(b)) Always confirm case-specific deadlines with your attorney or the local court clerk.

Sheriff/officer service — Pennsylvania has no process server license, but Pa.R.C.P. 400(a) requires that original process be served within the Commonwealth only by the sheriff, except in Philadelphia (First Judicial District), where Rule 400.1 also allows a competent adult, in the specific actions listed in Rule 400(b), and in domestic relations matters under Rule 1930.4. No license, bond, training, or certification exists. What matters in Pennsylvania is authority: outside Philadelphia, original process in most civil actions must go to the sheriff of the county where service is made, and a competent adult may serve original process only in the actions listed in Pa.R.C.P. 400(b) — injunctive relief under Rule 1531, perpetuation of testimony under Rule 1532, appointment of a receiver under Rule 1533, partition, declaratory judgment where that is the only relief sought, and civil actions with complete diversity of citizenship where at least one defendant is a Pennsylvania citizen — or in domestic relations matters under Rule 1930.4. A competent adult under Rule 76 is 18 or older and neither a party nor an employee or relative of a party. Private servers routinely handle subsequent papers, subpoenas, and Philadelphia original process.

Personal service (handing to defendant, Rule 402(a)(1)), substitute service (adult family member in residence or person in charge, Rule 402(a)(2)), mail with receipt where authorized (Rule 403), posting or publication by court order

This page lists verified process servers who cover Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The county seat is Philadelphia. Nearby major cities include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie. You can request bids and compare qualifications.