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Sheriff's Office - General Fee Schedule

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Sheriff of New Castle County fees effective 7/1/11Detailed listing of the fees charged by the Sheriff Office
DO NOT SEND CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS - LAW FIRM CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS OR CASHIER'S CHECKS ARE REQUIRED - A $55 RETURNED CHECK FEE PLUS BANK CHARGES WILL BE ASSESED FOR ANY BOUNCED CHECKS
In State Summons and Complaint, Scire fa Sur Mortgage, etc...$30$5 Additional Fee for each writ at same address.
Alias Scire Facias Sur Mortgage$40$20 Additional Fee for each Defendant at same address
Out-of-State Courts Summons$75$75 Fee is charged per case per address. $5 Additional fee for each writ at same address. Send 1 copy of what you want served with a cover letter describing your request. Also include a Self Adressed,large pre paid envelope for return of service affidavit
Wage Attachments (Superior Court)$30
Wage Attachments (Court of Common Pleas)$30
Levy in Superior Court (Goods and Chattels)$50
Levy in Court of Common Pleas (Goods and Chattels)$50
All Postings (Mechanics Lien and Notice to Lien Holders)$15
Real Estate deposit due at time of filing to cover advertising and set up costs.$355Includes a $150 set up fee which is charged for all properties scheduled for sheriff sale (this amount is included in the $355 deposit)
List of foreclosure properties scheduled for sale (available for free on this website)$20$20 cash in person
List of sale results including high bid and high bidder information (available for free on this website)$20$20 cash in person
Out of Country Court Writs$90$90 Fee is charged per case per address. $5 Additional fee for each writ at same address. Send 1 copy of what you want served with a cover letter describing your request. Also include a Self Adressed,large pre paid envelope for return of service affidavit
Writ of Possession & Writ of Replevin$75.00Fee is for set up and first hour of Service. $50.00 for each additional hour
Rule to Show Cause$30$5 Additional Fee for each writ at same address.