Advance Fees for Service

The following advance costs must be paid to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office before any service or attempted service will be made:

Writ of Summons, Complaint, etc. (requiring service in Cumberland County for one to three defendants)

Writs of Summons, Complaint, etc. (requiring service in Cumberland County for more than three defendants)

$150.00


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Writs, Summons, Complaint, etc. (requiring service in another county in Pennsylvania)

Please contact our office

Writs of Possession
Writs of execution against personal property (including garnishment) for each additional Garnishee add $50.00
Impoundment and storage of motor vehicle (per vehicle)

$150.00
$200.00
 Each add. $50.00 $200.00


Writs of Execution against real estate

$2,500.00


Contact Information

  • General information: 717.240.6390    
  • Summons or Complaints: 717.240.6398   
  • Writs of Executions/Garnishments: 717.240.6449 
  • Real Estate: 717.240.6391