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.