Levittown Civil Court Records
Levittown is in Bucks County and falls under the 7th Judicial District. Civil court records are held at the Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown, but Levittown residents also have local access through the Lower Bucks County Government Services Center on New Falls Road. The Prothonotary provides services at this site, including help with civil record requests and passport applications. Online dockets go back to the 1950s, and documents from the mid-2000s are available in the digital system. Walk-ins are welcome at the Levittown office, though appointments are suggested for faster service.
Levittown Court of Common Pleas
The Bucks County Court of Common Pleas handles civil cases from Levittown. It is the 7th Judicial District. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 3732, this court has jurisdiction over civil matters where the amount in dispute is more than $12,000. It also hears appeals from the magisterial district courts that serve the Levittown area.
The main courthouse is the Bucks County Justice Center at 100 North Main Street in Doylestown. All civil and family case files for Levittown are kept there. The court's civil division handles new filings, updates dockets, and enters orders.
The image below shows the Bucks County court records page with access to civil dockets.
This page links to the online docket search and court department contact details.
| Court |
Bucks County Court of Common Pleas 7th Judicial District 100 N Main St Doylestown, PA 18901 |
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| Local Office |
Lower Bucks County Government Services Center 7321 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 19055 |
Levittown Government Services Center
The Lower Bucks County Government Services Center at 7321 New Falls Road in Levittown offers Prothonotary services close to home. You do not need to drive to Doylestown for every request. The Levittown office can help with civil record searches, copies, and passport applications.
Walk-ins are welcome at this location. However, making an appointment is a good idea if you want to avoid a wait. The staff can look up cases, pull docket sheets, and process copy requests. For items that require the full court file, they may need to contact the main office in Doylestown.
The image below shows the Bucks County government page with Prothonotary office locations.
This page lists all three Prothonotary office sites in Bucks County.
Searching Levittown Civil Dockets Online
Bucks County has one of the deepest online docket archives in the state. Records reach back to the 1950s. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. The system shows docket entries, case type, status, and the parties involved. Documents filed from the mid-2000s onward are often available to view or print.
The Bucks County Court Records page has links to the search tools. The Bucks County Prothonotary page also provides details about office services and fees.
The UJS Portal is another free option. It covers all 67 counties and shows basic case data without a login. For Levittown cases, both the county system and the state portal are useful starting points.
Levittown Prothonotary Services
The Levittown office provides Prothonotary services beyond just civil records. Passport applications are accepted at this site. Bucks County residents can submit new passport forms, renewals, and photos at the Lower Bucks Government Services Center. This is the same office that handles civil court record requests.
Appointments are suggested for passport services, but walk-ins are welcome when staff time permits. If you plan to request civil court documents and apply for a passport on the same visit, call ahead to set up a time. The office hours match the standard county schedule on weekdays.
Civil Case Types in Levittown
The Court of Common Pleas handles a wide range of civil matters for Levittown. Contract disputes, tort claims, and property cases are common filings. Mortgage foreclosures and tax lien suits show up on the docket often. Equity actions and injunctions are part of the civil docket as well.
The family division covers custody and divorce for Levittown residents. These cases are civil and are kept at the Prothonotary's office. Name change petitions and protection from abuse orders also fall on the civil side.
Magisterial district courts handle civil claims up to $12,000. Appeals from those courts go to the Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown.
Public Access to Levittown Records
Civil court records for Levittown are public. The Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 gives anyone the right to view government records. Most civil filings, docket sheets, and court orders at the Bucks County courthouse are open to the public.
Some records are sealed or redacted. Cases involving minors, certain financial details, and sealed court orders may not be fully available. The state court public records policies set the rules. Under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81, courts must balance public access with privacy.
- Visit the Levittown office at 7321 New Falls Road for local access
- Go to the Justice Center at 100 N Main St in Doylestown for full court files
- Search online dockets going back to the 1950s
- File a Right-to-Know request with Bucks County for other records
Copies of Levittown Civil Documents
The Prothonotary provides plain and certified copies of civil court records. Certified copies bear the court seal and are needed for legal use. Plain copies are fine for personal reference. You can request copies at the Levittown office or at the main courthouse in Doylestown.
Bring the case number if you have it. A party name and date range will also work. Fees follow the state schedule. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Call ahead to check current rates and which payment methods are accepted at the Levittown site.
Nearby Cities
Levittown is in lower Bucks County. If you need records from a nearby area, confirm which county court has jurisdiction before you search.