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If you are filing the Complaint originally in Common Pleas Court, under Pennsylvania law, service of the Complaint on a resident of Pennsylvania must be made by the Sheriff. You must take two file-stamped copies (the Defendant's copy and the Sheriff's service copy) of the Complaint to the Sheriff for service.

Complete the Civil complaint form fully and neatly. Be sure to provide enough information so the person you are suing knows why he or she is being sued. Once the complaint is completed, you must file it at the correct Magisterial District Court office. Be prepared to pay the filing fees.

The court order, accompanied by the complaint, should be sent by certified mail to the Department of State, return receipt requested. The statutory fee is $70.00 for each defendant to be served. You may reach the bureau by telephone by calling (717) 787-1057. The telephone lines are available from am to pm.

You cannot personally serve the other party. A competent person over the age of 18, who is not a party on the case, or a family member; can serve the other party for you. This person could be a friend, sheriff, constable, etc. You can also serve them via mail or serve their attorney.

Code § 403 - Service by Mail. If a rule of civil procedure authorizes original process to be served by mail, a copy of the process shall be mailed to the defendant by any form of mail requiring a receipt signed by the defendant or his authorized agent. Service is complete upon delivery of the mail.

A pardon application costs $25 in Pennsylvania. However, you may face additional costs for documents you must include with your application, including your court documents, driving record, affidavits, sentencing documents, and any other official supporting documentation you supply.