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Burn Ban Alert: A COUNTY-WIDE BURN BAN WILL GO INTO EFFECT AT 11AM ON NOVEMBER 14TH. RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM ANY UNNECESSARY BURNING EVEN BEFORE THE BURN BAN TO REDUCE RISK OF FOREST FIRES. 

Prothonotary Office

Prothonotary Office

We are responsible for:

  • 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
  • Issue and index Writ of Executions (for Sheriff Sales), Writs of Summons, Writ of Renewal
  • Record Oaths of Office for all row officers as well as deputies appointed
  • Issue subpoenas in all civil cases when requested by an attorney
  • Administrative Oaths of Office
  • Notarize papers
  • Appoint Arbitrators and Boards of Viewers in certain civil actions
  • Prepare certified copies of Divorce Decrees
  • Record notary signature registrations
  • Assist public with filing of Abuse Petitions
  • Forward data on abuse cases to Pennsylvania State Police for state-wide registry
  • Send copies of Court Orders in all civil cases to all parties of record or their attorney
  • Issue receipts and docket for all monies coming over counter in payment of fines.