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Pennsylvania Register of Wills and Orphans' Court Directory

Find the Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division or probate filing office for Pennsylvania estate filings, county venue checks, local packet questions, and county page details.

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Pennsylvania probate often begins with the county Register of Wills for letters and the Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division for court petitions. Use the county source before preparing forms, short-certificate requests, inheritance-tax steps, or petitions.

Need statewide forms and rules? See the Pennsylvania probate resource map.

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What You’ll FindThe address, phone, website, and hours fields on each county page (where available)

Court Address

Physical location of the probate court

Phone Numbers

Contact the clerk's office directly

Website Links

Official court websites and e-filing

Office Hours

When the court is open for filing

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Tips for Contacting the CourtWhat to have ready and what to ask before you call or visit

Before You Call

  • •Have the decedent's full name, date of death, and last Pennsylvania address ready
  • •Know whether there is an original will, codicil, trust, or no-will estate
  • •List any Pennsylvania county where the decedent lived or owned real estate
  • •Write down whether you are asking about letters, a small-estate path, original-will filing, or Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division packet requirements

What to Ask

  • •Which Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division or county office should handle this estate?
  • •Does the office require an appointment, mailed packet, e-filing, or in-person filing?
  • •Which Pennsylvania forms and local packet pages should I use?
  • •What are the current filing fee, certified-copy fee, and payment options?
  • •How should I present the original will and certified death certificate?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the probate filing office for my county in Pennsylvania?
Start with the county where the decedent lived or where the probate case will be filed. This directory helps you identify the local Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division, clerk, register, or county office that handles estate matters.
What should I ask the Pennsylvania probate filing office before filing?
Ask which Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division or county office should handle the estate, which forms and local packet pages apply, whether appointments or e-filing are available, how to present the original will and certified death certificate, and what fees are due.
Can county probate procedures differ within Pennsylvania?
Yes. Even where statewide law is similar, counties can vary on local forms, clerk instructions, scheduling, e-filing, and document handling. Always verify local procedure before you submit a case.
What do I need before I call the probate filing office?
Have the decedent’s name, county of residence, date of death, and a rough sense of whether there is a will, real estate, or a small-estate option available. That makes clerk guidance much more useful.

Information current as of April 4, 2026

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Pennsylvania can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.

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