This office files all legal documents then dockets same in either hard dockets or on computer in the assigned file for each matter. Other nearby counties may be willing to accommodate such requests. The word prothonotary is a greek and latin term meaning first scribe. The montgomery county prothonotary office has developed an electronic case filing system efiling allowing attorneys and parties to electronically file civil documents and receive a response regarding the status of their filing s. The office of prothonotary is responsible for the recording and filing of legal papers for the civil side of the court system. Anyone filing a new civil, orphans court or criminal actions in monroe county the pennsylvania state legislature raised their state fees and the bill was signed by governor wolfe. If requesting genealogy information, an exact date and name must be supplied to the prothonotary s office before a search can be performed. Prothonotary, clerk of courts and clerk of orphans court. Before 1790 the prothonotary was appointed by the general assembly.
Pennsylvania law requires that both parties appear in person to obtain the license and the office is not equipped with video conference technology. The wayne county prothonotarys office does not issue marriage licenses to prison inmates. The prothonotary is an elected constitutional office in the commonwealth of pennsylvania. Prothonotary of berks county fee bill revised and effective july 1, 20 42 pa. To process and preserve all documents in a manner according to the requirements set forth in the pennsylvania rules of civil procedure. All documents include 4 pages, 4 indexed names and 1 pin. Please contact the prothonotarys office by calling 724 8303502. The prothonotary is given orders authorizing the issuance of bench warrants for civil and criminal matters.
Prothonotary and clerk of courts centre county, pa. Pursuant to the court administrative order dated april 2, 2020, the lancaster county courthouse is closed to the public except for limited emergency matters and shall remain generally closed to the public through april 30, 2020. It is our continuing mission to operate the office efficiently and at the least cost to county taxpayers. The goals and objectives of the prothonotary and clerk of courts office, the chief records keeper of the lycoming county court of common pleas are to improve customer service and staff productivity and to improve the art of record keeping through implementation of innovative technology that will enhance access to all documents filed in this. Prothonotary and clerk of courts centre county, pa official website. Prothonotary lancaster county, pa official website. All the records maintained by the prothonotary are available to the public unless sealed by the court. Prothonotary fee schedule effective february 1, 2019 the prothonotary shall not be required to enter on docket any suit, action, or order of the court, or enter any judgment thereon or perform any services whatsoever for any person or political subdivision of the commonwealth until requisite fee is paid.
Prothonotarys office cumberland county, pa official website. Prothonotaryclerk of courts welcome to bedford county, pa. As of january 2, 2020 this fee schedule is in effect, pursuant to house bill. Ctf childrens trust fund fees mandated by state legislation. Prothonotary montgomery county, pa official website. Data certification dates lancaster county, pa official. The prothonotary handles criminal, civil and juvenile actions. The prothonotary office maintains liens, judgments, divorce actions, and civil and equity files. She is elected by the people of adams county and commissioned by the commonwealth of pennsylvania. It collects the filing fees, timestamps, issues receipts, proofreads indexes, certifies court seals, exemplifies, notifies, copies, and communicates by mail or phone the legally mandated information. Prothonotarys office still open to process protections from abuse 4232020 noah marlier sworn in as montgomery county prothonotary 182020 this office also processes passport applications.
In sullivan county there are 5 different offices under the prothonotary. Ctf childrens trust fund fee mandate by state legislation. Before 1893, there were no records of that nature filed at the county level. Requirements for sheriffs sales and service of civil papers. Government row officers the office of the prothonotary. These actions are filed, docketed and indexed in this office. Spencer clearfield county prothonotary po box 549, clearfield, pa 16830 whatsoever for any person, political subdivision or the commonwealth until the requisite fee is paid. First judicial district of pennsylvania office of judicial records fee schedule court of common pleas the following fee schedule itemizes the fees that philadelphia county office of judicial records must collect. The office is responsible for all files to be available to the judge at time of hearing andor trial. If you wish to get your picture for the passport, the prothonotary provides that service as well. Market street, suite 1425 west chester, pa 193800989 6103446300 contact us kristen e. The wyoming county prothonotary office is responsible for all the court of common pleas records filed on civil actions, criminal matters, orphans court petitions, juvenile petitions, adoptions, protections from abuse petitions. As a courtesy to the public, the prothonotary of beaver county also maintains a. The prothonotary s office is responsible for recording and maintaining the docket on all civil case filings and providing public access to the information.
You can download the current fee schedule for filings with the erie county prothonotary. Beverly boyd, the prothonotary, is an elected officer of the adams county court of common pleas. Are documents filed in the luzerne county prothonotarys office available online. Prothonotary, clerk of courts and clerk of orphans courts. In early october of 2011 both offices along with the countys department of information technology rolled out this free records search service. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about sign in. Chescopin may be accessed at no charge in the prothonotarys office or at chester county libraries. Under either translation, the prothonotary is responsible for maintaining files, dockets, books and or indices of all civil proceedings occurring in the county. First judicial district of pennsylvania office of judicial. The prothonotary is the clerk of the civil division of the court of common. Both civil and criminal transactions are filed, docketed and maintained in this office, in addition to judgments, divorce actions, and numerous other miscellaneous filings. The prothonotary does not accept personal checks only cash.
The prothonotary shall not be required to enter on the docket any suit or action nor order of court or enter any judgment thereon or perform any services whatsoever for any person or political subdivision of the commonwealth until the requisite fee is paid. Prothonotary automation fee as indicated in act number 98164 is included in all new filing fees pa. Chescopin is a paid subscription service that provides access to docket entries. Electronic filing allows the filer to send documents 247 from any location with internet access up until 11. Clerk of orphans court all orphans court documents, including marriage licenses.
You may apply for a passport in the prothonotary s office. Fee schedule westmoreland county, pa official website. All civil litigation is filed with the prothonotary. Jan 06, 2018 in all other class counties these offices are separate. Information and history mercer county, pennsylvania. There is no charge for filing your military discharge papers. Information on contacting individual cumberland county justice offices pa vital recordsbirth certificate information to help you obtain a certified birth certificate from pa vital statistics out of state vital recordsbirth certificates information to help you obtain a certified birth certificate from another state traveling outside the usa. The countys clerk of judicial records mary rinaldi noted, we responded to our users needs. Effective january 1, 2012, the office hours for processing applications for a passport book or passport card are from 8.
Origin of prothonotary the word prothonotary is a latin word meaning first, chief or highest administrator and the title dates back to the court. To complete the mission in the most efficient, cost effective manner as possible. Debbie bookman, prothonotary office of the prothonotary 201 w. The office also processes passport applications on behalf of the passport agency.
Electronic filing montgomery county, pa official website. The prothonotary s office is comprised of three divisions. The mission of the bedford county prothonotary s office is to strive to deliver respectful and efficient service to all members of the community. Fees reflect increases mandated by acts 40 and 44 of 2017 and are effective as of december 2017 a. The word prothonotary means first notary or first scribe depending upon whom you ask. Cash, business checks, certified checks, money orders, or travelers checks, payable to clerk of judicial records of lackawanna county are acceptable for payment of fees. Prothonotaryclerk of courts lycoming county, pennsylvania. The prothonotary is operating with a limited staff.
Use of the electronic filing system constitutes an acknowledgment that the user has read the berks county electronic filing rules 205. For all other fees contact the recorder of deeds office at 5702535970, ext. The prothonotary has administrative control and responsibility for keeping and maintaining all official documents and records, as well as the official seal of the civil division. The prothonotarys mandates and responsibilities are derived from the pennsylvania statute 42 pa. The prothonotarys office accepts applications for us passports. The centre county prothonotarys office is the permanent record keeping office for the court of common pleas of centre county. In bucks county, the office predates the founding of the commonwealth. Birth and death records filed in columbia county cover the years 1893 until 1905. No passport applications will be accepted until further notice. Per order of the pennsylvania supreme court, all pa courts and courtrelated offices are now closed to the public through at least april 14, 2020.
As of tomorrow, march 17, 2020, the prothonotary office will not be taking passport applications until further notice. Lycoming county courthouse is currently closed to the public. Clinton county is a sixth class county and the office of the prothonotary for the civil division and the office of the clerk of courts for the criminal division are combined into a dual office. Activities of the prothonotary lancaster county, pa. Prothonotary westmoreland county, pa official website. The first prothonotary, phineas pemberton, was appointed by william penn in 1683. Docket, index and maintain appeals, civil action law suits, equity actions, custody, divorce, protection from abuse, judgments, federal tax liens, financing statements uccs and support actions. The prothonotary office is still available for assistance by phone or email. Civil division, sheriffcivil service division and the protection from abuse division. Failure to provide all required paperwork and fees will result in returned filings. It is a feeoperating office and generates income for the county. Prothonotary welcome to the office of the prothonotary.