Local Coverage
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is served by its own Court of Common Pleas. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Philadelphia County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Pennsylvania's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Philadelphia County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Philadelphia County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Pennsylvania's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Philadelphia County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Philadelphia County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Court of Common Pleas
1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(717) 231-3000
M-F: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Philadelphia County are handled by the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting Pennsylvania's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.