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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.