Fee Amounts: Vary

Intake Procedure: You can find the correct Magisterial District Court to file your small claim by going here: Magisterial District Judges.

You should file your lawsuit

• Where the defendant lives or where the business involved is located;
• Where the contract was signed or carried out;
• Where the damage or accident happened;
• Where the goods involved are permanently kept.

Then call the court and explain your situation to make sure it is the proper court for filing your case. They will also then tell you the filing fee amount.

The filing fee will be paid when you will file the Complaint with the court. The Complaint form, which you need to fill out, can be found here: Forms For the Public. If you need to provide confidential information, then use the Confidential Information Form which is omitted from t

Geographical Area: Pennsylvania

Helpful Tips: Philadelphia County does not have a Magisterial District Court system. Instead use Philadelphia County Municipal Court or Philadelphia County Traffic Court. These courts hear similar matters to the Magisterial District Courts.