Register & Recorder
As the Recorder of Deeds, we provide the following services:
- Record deeds, right of ways, mortgages, satisfactions, and other documents
- File notary information
- File DD-214s
As the Register of Wills, we provide the following services:
- Probate estates and grant letters of administration and letters of testamentary
- Act as an agent for filling and paying inheritance taxes
As the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court, we provide the following services:
- Issue and maintain records of marriage licenses
- Maintain the dockets and records for adoptions, guardianships, and other Orphans’ Court cases
- File Accountings/First & Finals
Marriage License Application Checklist
Requirements:
- Both applicants must be 18 and present at the time of application.
What to bring:
- $45.00 cash or check for the license fee
- Valid identification
- Divorce decree or date of death of previous spouse (if applicable)
What to know about yourselves:
- Full current name
- Occupation
- City/state of birthplace
- Address of residence
- Social security number
What to know about your parents:
- Full current name
- Mother’s maiden name
- City/state of birthplace
- Address of residence
- Occupations
When to apply:
- Pennsylvania requires a minimum 3-day waiting period after application before the license can be issued. The license is then valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.
Please call 814-849-1531 to schedule.
Account Filing and Confirmation Dates
LAST DAY TO FILE ACCOUNT
December 31, 2021
January 28, 2022
February 25, 2022
March 25, 2022
April 29, 2022
May 27, 2022
June 24, 2022
July 29, 2022
August 26, 2022
September 23, 2022
October 28, 2022
November 25, 2022 *
December 30, 2022
* Courthouse closed, filling and confirmation of accounts will be the following business day
CONFIRMATION DATES
January 31, 2022
February 28, 2022
March 28, 2022
April 25, 2022
May 30, 2022 *
June 27, 2022
July 25, 2022
August 29, 2022
September 26, 2022
October 24, 2022
November 28, 2022
December 26, 2022 *
January 30, 2023
Recorder of Deeds Fees
***Documents must have a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return or provide an extra $2
Documents starting at $58.75 for 4 pages and 4 names:
• Deeds
• Mortgages
• Leases
• Right of ways
• Agreements
• Affidavits
• Ag Security
• Memorandums
• Power of Attorney
$2.00 each additional page, $.50 each additional name
Documents starting at $60.75 for 4 pages and 4 names:
• Satisfactions
• Releases
• Modifications
• Terminations
• Assignments ($2.00 each additional annotation)
$2.00 each additional page, $.50 each additional name
UCCS – $100.00
Notary Bond & Commission – $35.50
Subdivision, Map, Plan – $30.00
($3.00 each additional page)
Return Document Fee – $5.00
Register of Wills Fees
Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, Letters of Administration D.B.N., Letters of Administration C.T.A., Letters of Administration D.B.N.C.T.A., Ancillary Letters
$5,000.00 and less $65.00
$5,001.00 – $10,000.00 $75.00
$10,001.00 – $20,000.00 $85.00
$20,001.00 – $30,000.00 $95.00
$30,001.00 – $40,000.00 $105.00
$40,001.00 – $50,000.00 $115.00
$50,001.00 – $75,000.00 $125.00
$75,001.00 – $100,000.00 $135.00
Each additional $100,000.00 or fraction thereof add $50.00
**NOTE** Where the gross value of an estate has been underestimated on the Petition for Letters, probate fees will be adjusted and an invoice rendered for the balance. Additional probate fees will be due and payable within thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice. All fees must be paid in full before any finalization/estate settlement will be accepted for filing.
Amended Letters $70.25
(Letters $25.00, JCS/ATJ $40.25, Automation Fee $5.00)
First and Final Account $125.00
Each additional page $5.00
Objections $15.00
Annual Guardian Report/Inventory $15.00
Auditors Report $15.00
Petitions $95.25
(Petition $50.00, JCS/ATJ $40.25, Automation Fee $5.00)
Adoption $195.25
(Petition $150.00, JCS/ATJ $40.25, Automation Fee $5.00)
Report of Intent to Adopt $75.00
Adoption Appeal $50.00
(include a separate check for Superior Court filing fee $90.25)
