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
Recorder of Deeds Fees
***Documents must have a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return or provide an extra $2
Documents starting at $73.75 for 4 pages and 4 names:
• Deeds (if there is a statement of value, provide two originals)
• Mortgages
$2.00 each additi0nal, $.50 each additional name
UCCS – $100.00
Notary Bond & Commission – $35.50
Subdivision, Map, Plan – $30.00 ($3.00 each additional page)
Documents starting at $58.75 for 4 pages and 4 names:
• Notices
• Orders
• Leases
• Right of ways
• Agreements
• Affidavits
• Easements
• Memorandums
• Power of Attorney
$2.00 each additional page , $.50 each additional name
Documents starting at $60.75 for 4 pages and 4 names:
• Corrective Deeds (if there is a statement of value, provide two originals)
• Corrective Mortgages
• Satisfactions
• Releases
• Modifications
• Terminations
• Assignments
$2.00 each additional, $.50 each additional name
E-Recording: We accept documents using CSC.
Marriage License Application Checklist
Requirements:
- Both applicants must be 18 and present at the time of application.
What to bring:
- $45.00 for the license fee (cash, check, or card)
- 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 814-849-1530 to schedule.
2025 ORPHANS’ COURT CALENDAR
Account Filing and Confirmation Dates
LAST DAY TO FILE ACCOUNT
December 27, 2024
January 24, 2025
February 28, 2025
March 28, 2025
April 25, 2025
May 30, 2025
June 27, 2025
July 25, 2025
August 29, 2025
September 26, 2025
October 24,2025
November 26, 2025
December 26, 2025
CONFIRMATION DATES
January 27, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 31, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 27, 2025
June 30, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 25, 2025
September 29, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 24, 2025
December 29, 2025
January 26, 2026
Register of Wills and Orphans’ Court 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.
Jefferson County requires an estate information sheet when opening an estate.
Amended Letters $70.25
(Letters $25.00, JCS/ATJ $40.25, Automation Fee $5.00)
First and Final Account $125.00 (each page after the first $5.00)
Objections $15.00
Annual Guardian Report/Inventory $20.00 (FREE when filed online)
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
Appeal $50.00 (include a separate check for Superior Court filing fee $90.25)
Please note this office has birth and death records from 1893 through 1906. Birth and death certificates filed after 1906 are filed with the Pennsylvania Vital Records.