SHERIFF FeeS Schedule


The following advance fees will be required before service is effectuated. Any unused portion of the deposit will be returned after service is completed. Any additional costs will be billed and must be paid before a return of service is filed.

We must have a separate instruction sheet and physical street address for each defendant.

Civil

Civil Complaints, Writ of Summons & Writs of Revival

  • 1 to 2 Services: $150
  • 3 to 4 Services: $200
  • 5 to 6 Services: $250
  • 7 to 8 Services: $300
  • 9 or More Services: Please Call

Writ of Possession  & Personal Property Executions(Writ of Execution)

Fee
$250

Details
Please include the following for Personal Property Executions:

  • Writ of Execution
  • Sheriff’s instructions as to what is to levied upon (if a vehicle is involved provide Vehicle Abstract)
  • Signed Waiver of Watchman

You must allow at least 30 days before checking service. Have your case number available before calling.

Civil Questions

Any questions related to this information should be directed to the Civil Division at 724-430-1295, ext. 1402 or mrexrode@fayettepa.org 

Real Estate 

Real Estate Property

Fee
$2,500

Details
Please include the following for Real Estate Property:

  • Writ of Execution - Original
  • Lien Creditors Affidavit, Rule 3129.1 and 3129.2  to be received before sale date
  • 1 copy of Notice of Sale for each defendant needing served
  • 2 short descriptions (for advertising) with case captions and very few abbreviations
  • 1 legal description
  • copy of legal description for deed emailed to Real Estate division at rmurray@fayettepa.org 
  • Parcel numbers for each lot listed for sale
  • Stamped and Addressed envelope for Returning Deed to Attorney

Real Estate Sales

Real estate sales are held at 2:00 p.m. at: https://fayette.pa.realforeclose.com 

Real Estate Questions

Any questions relating to this information should be directed to the Real Estate Division at 724-430-1295, ext. 1403 or rmurray@fayettepa.org