The Berks County Sheriff's Office receives over 10,000 pieces of civil process each year. This number does not include the thousands of tax sale documents that are processed through and served by the office. The Civil Division is comprised of a Real Estate Administrator and 10 staff members. It is responsible for processing Sheriff's sales, protections from abuse orders, civil complaints, tax notices and the issuing of the Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms.

Civil Process Division
Contact information:
Jennifer DeFrees
Real Estate Administrator
610.478.6240 Ext 3211
JDefrees@CountyofBerks.com

Berks County Sheriff's Costs for Civil Process*

Checks should be made payable to Eric J. Weaknecht, Sheriff*​

Civil Services Filed in Prothonotary's Office **Hand delivered or mailed to the Berks County Sheriff's Office**	Deposit for 1-3 Defendants: $100.00 Additional fee for each additional Defendant: $50.00
Civil Services Filed in Prothonotary's Office **Paid by over the phone by credit card and e-mailed or faxed to the Berks County Sheriff's Office**	Deposit for 1 Defendant: $150.00 Additional fee for each additional Defendant: $50.00
Civil Services Out of County / Out of State	Deposit $100.00
Personal Property Filed in Prothonotary's Office	Deposit $300.00
Personal Property Filed in District Justice Office	Deposit $300.00
Real Estate	Deposit $2,500.00
Attachments **If you have more than 5 defendants call BCSO for fee**	Click for attachment fees
*Deputized Services: Contact County where service is to be made for costs