The word prothonotary means first notary or first scribe depending upon whom you ask. The prothonotarys mandates and responsibilities are derived from the pennsylvania statute 42 pa. Fees reflect increases mandated by acts 40 and 44 of 2017 and are effective as of december 2017 a. Ericka gilbert deputy clerk of courts 8148491539sue ann troutman deputy prothonotary 8148491651. The prothonotary is the clerk of the civil division of the court of common. Filings accepted by the prothonotary cumberland county, pa. The primary function of the prothonotary s office is to file and maintain the records for the court. The prothonotarys office accepts applications for us passports. County of mifflin 20 north wayne street lewistown, pa 17044 phone. The columbia county prothonotary responsibilities include. The act however authorizes the court to assess fees and costs against a defendant when an order is granted. Prothonotary of berks county fee bill revised and effective july 1, 20 42 pa.
Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about sign in. Are documents filed in the luzerne county prothonotarys office available online. No passport applications will be accepted until further notice. Lawrence county government center 430 court street new castle, pa 1610503 7246582541.
Michael rossi, prothonotary beaver county prothonotary, michael rossi. Th e county access system is an internet based access service for those in need of information on a regular basis from various county public information databases. The adams county prothonotarys office strives to deliver dignified, respectful, efficient service to all members of the community and to accurately and properly record, maintain and preserve the court records. Beverly boyd, the prothonotary, is an elected officer of the adams county court of common pleas. Chescopin is a paid subscription service that provides access to docket entries. Prothonotary welcome to the office of the prothonotary. You can download the current fee schedule for filings with the erie county prothonotary.
The office of the prothonotary judith reiss, prothonotary patricia zimmerman, first deputy randall flager, esq. The prothonotary is operating with a limited staff. 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. 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. Prothonotaryclerk of courts columbia montour courts. Market street, suite 1425 west chester, pa 193800989 6103446300 contact us kristen e. 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. Records begin with the year 1814 with some earlier books containing. 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. These arrangements allows this service to provide you access to the various existing public computer inquiries, including document images. Lancaster county prothonotary fee bill effective january 2, 2015 modified november 30, 2017 katherine woodjacobs. Lebanon county departments prothonotary office prothonotary forms. Prothonotarys office cumberland county, pa official website. The primary method of filing or submitting legal documents to the elk county prothonotaryclerk of courts shall be by united states postal service, ups, andor fed ex to the mailing address of.
Visit columbia county prothonotary office in the courthouse for information on passports. Pennsylvania county prothonotary contact information. Effective january 1, 2012, the office hours for processing applications for a passport book or passport card are from 8. 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. Michael rossi, prothonotary beaver county, pennsylvania. Please contact the prothonotary s office by calling 724 8303502. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Crawford county prothonotary filing fees effective january 1, 2019. The wayne county bar association maintains a list of members. County court records internet based access service. Chescopin may be accessed at no charge in the prothonotarys office or at chester county libraries. All filing fees are required to be paid at the time of filing. The following fee schedule itemizes the fees that philadelphia county office of judicial records must collect.
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. Debbie bookman, prothonotary office of the prothonotary 201 w. Holly jo cook, michelle clark, brian reid, brenda munz. The administrative office of pennsylvania courts provides instructions and documents that allow individual to represent themselves in several areas of family law with instructions and forms available online. All documents include 4 pages, 4 indexed names and 1 pin. Please make all checks payable to beaver county prothonotary. First judicial district of pennsylvania office of judicial. Huntingdon county 233 penn street huntingdon, pa 16652 phone. Mcmahon, president judge of elk and cameron counties, the following procedures are established in the office of the elk county prothonotary effective may 4, 2020. Prothonotarys office room 104, municipal building 400 south 8th street lebanon, pa 170426794 email. Armstrong county prothonotary county courthouse 500 east market street suite 103 kittanning, pa 16201 phone. Fee schedule washington county, pa official website. Lancaster county prothonotary fee bill effective january 1, 2018 katherine woodjacobs prothonotary.
Box 448 ridgway, pa 15853 elk county courthouse annex 300 center street p. The only searches performed by the prothonotarys office are those that are required by law such as name changes or ucc11s. Prothonotarys office room 104, municipal building 400 south 8th street lebanon, pa 170426794. Please contact the prothonotarys office by calling 724 8303502. Prothonotary and clerk of courts centre county, pa official website. George warden, prothonotary, clerk of courts monroe county 610 monroe street, suite 323 stroudsburg, pa 18360 phone. The prothonotary office maintains liens, judgments, divorce actions, and civil and equity files. The office of prothonotary is responsible for the recording and filing of legal papers for the civil side of the court system. Fee schedule westmoreland county, pa official website. The county access system is an internet based access service for those in need of information on a regular basis from various county public information databases. Beaver county prothonotary beaver county courthouse 810 third street beaver, pa 15009 phone. She is elected by the people of adams county and commissioned by the commonwealth of pennsylvania.
Prothonotarys office cumberland county, pa official. Prothonotary office filing fees crawford county, pennsylvania. As a courtesy to the public, the prothonotary of beaver county also maintains a. To use this web part, you must use a browser that supports. Before 1790 the prothonotary was appointed by the general assembly. Masters fees must be paid when agreement shall be incorporated or indignities are listed as a ground or alimony is a claim. Covid19 procedure as of may 4, 2020 pursuant to the administrative order of court entered april 30, 2020 by the honorable shawn t. Retain until all audits required by law have been completed and settled. Under either translation, the prothonotary is responsible for maintaining files, dockets, books and or indices of all civil proceedings occurring in the county. The prothonotaryclerk is an independently elected public official who is responsible for effectively maintaining the civil and criminal records for the court of common pleas of the 26th judicial district of pennsylvania. This service is provided through arrangements with participating counties across pennsylvania. Ctf childrens trust fund fees mandated by state legislation 11 p.
Acts 40 and 44 of 2017, recently signed by governor wolf, make several immediate changes to the judicial computer projectaccess to justicecriminal justice enhancement jcpatjcjea surcharge by amending 42 pa. Most of the records are available to the public by coming into our office. Passport applications until monday, june, 1st, 2020 due to the covid19 pandemic. Columbia county historical and genealogical society co bloomsburg public library 225 market street bloomsburg, pa 17815. The primary method of filing or submitting legal documents to the elk county prothonotaryclerk of. Failure to provide all required paperwork and fees will result in returned filings. Pursuant to the court administrative order dated april 24, 2020, the lancaster county courthouse is closed to the public except for limited emergency matters and shall remain generally closed to the public through may 31, 2020 or until further order of the pennsylvania supreme court or. Please noterecorded document base fees are listed on the fee schedule. Judicial records fees civil division and family court division. The pfa act prohibits the charging of any filing fees to a plaintiff. The prothonotary office is still available for assistance by phone or email. Prothonotary lancaster county, pa official website. Shows name of county, month and year, name of prothonotary, number of taxable instruments, amounts for collections and commissions, total remittance and certification signed by prothonotary.
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