Requests for copies of paper case documents that have not been archived should be made via our Help Desk, at (302) 573-6170, or by submitting a completed copy order form.
For information on how to request copies of paper case documents in closed cases that have been accessed for storage at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Records Center, 14700 Townsend Road, Philadelphia 19154, or permanent case records that have been further archived with NARA Archives Branch, 14700 Townsend Road, Philadelphia 19154 (formerly located in center-city Philadelphia), see FAQ: How do I obtain copies of documents from an archived case file?
COPY SERVICES / FEES
| Case documents or docket sheets | $.50 per page |
| Electronically filed documents copied by customer at Help Desk | $.10 per page |
| Certified copy of any case document available from Clerk's office | $11.00 per document, and copy fee of $.50 per page |
| Apostille | $47.00 file/index fee per document $11.00 certification fee per document, and $.50 per page copy fee |
| Exemplification | $23.00 per document, and $.50 per page copy fee |
| Retrieval of case file from the NARA Records Center | $64.00 for the first box requested per case, and $39.00 per box for each additional box for the same case |
| Electronic Record Retrieval Fees | $19.90 flat rate plus FRC per-page fee of $0.65 |
Requests for transcripts of court proceedings filed prior to May 17, 2008 should be ordered directly from the Court Reporter listed on the case docket sheet:
Bonnie Archer (cases assigned to Chief Judge Connolly(CFC) - Bonnie_Archer@ded.uscourts.gov
Michele Rolfe (cases assigned to Judge Williams (GBW) - Michele_Rolfe@ded.uscourts.gov
Dale Hawkins (cases assigned to Judge Noreika (MN) - Dale_Hawkins@ded.uscourts.gov
Heather Triozzi (cases assigned to Judge Andrews (RGA) - Heather_Triozzi@ded.uscourts.gov
Please consult the Court's Policy on the Electronic Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings, regarding transcripts filed on and after May 17, 2008.
PUBLIC ACCESS TO COURT ELECTRONIC RECORDS (PACER)
The Clerk's office provides two public terminals where customers have direct access to (PACER) dockets and PDF documents, and copies may be self-printed for $.10 per page.
Also, personal accounts for public access to electronically filed documents are available by registering with the PACER Service Center at: www.pacer.gov
Once registered with PACER, users gain access to electronic court dockets and PDF documents via the applicable federal court's website, CM/ECF/PACER login screen. PACER fees are noted on their website