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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.

2023 ORPHANS’ COURT CALENDAR

Account Filing and Confirmation Dates

LAST DAY TO FILE ACCOUNT

December 30, 2022
January 27, 2023
February 24, 2023
March 24, 2023
April 28, 2023
May 26, 2023
June 23, 2023
July 28, 2023
August 25, 2023
September 29, 2023
October 27, 2023
November 22, 2023
December 29, 2023

CONFIRMATION DATES

January 30, 2023
February 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
April 24, 2023
May 30, 2023
June 26, 2023
July 24, 2023
August 28, 2023
September 25, 2023
October 30, 2023
November 27, 2023
December 27, 2023
January 29, 2024

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)

Click here to view our Guardianship Handbook

Contact Register & Recorder

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    814-849-1610

  • Fax

    814-849-1677

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    200 Main Street, 2nd Floor
    Brookville, PA 15825

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Jefferson County Courthouse
200 Main Street
Brookville PA

Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson Place
155 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Brookville, PA 15825

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