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Pennsylvania Probate Statistics

Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Pennsylvania. Use the statewide view to spot local differences, then confirm the county page before filing.

Data for all 67 Pennsylvania counties, most recently verified May 31, 2026.

Pennsylvania county fee schedules are not captured in a single statewide filing-fee field. County pages show the official fee schedule source and any filing details available in the county dataset.

See every countyAll 67 counties: e-filing status and creditor periods

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CountyE-FilingCreditor Period
AdamsIn-person12 mo
Allegheny Available12 mo
ArmstrongIn-person12 mo
BeaverIn-person12 mo
BedfordIn-person12 mo
BerksIn-person12 mo
BlairIn-person12 mo
BradfordIn-person12 mo
Bucks Available12 mo
ButlerIn-person12 mo
CambriaIn-person12 mo
CameronIn-person12 mo
CarbonIn-person12 mo
CentreIn-person12 mo
Chester Available12 mo
ClarionIn-person12 mo
ClearfieldIn-person12 mo
ClintonIn-person12 mo
ColumbiaIn-person12 mo
CrawfordIn-person12 mo
Cumberland Available12 mo
Dauphin Available12 mo
Delaware Available12 mo
ElkIn-person12 mo
Erie Available12 mo
FayetteIn-person12 mo
ForestIn-person12 mo
FranklinIn-person12 mo
FultonIn-person12 mo
GreeneIn-person12 mo
HuntingdonIn-person12 mo
IndianaIn-person12 mo
JeffersonIn-person12 mo
JuniataIn-person12 mo
LackawannaIn-person12 mo
LancasterIn-person12 mo
Lawrence Available12 mo
LebanonIn-person12 mo
Lehigh (Required)12 mo
LuzerneIn-person12 mo
LycomingIn-person12 mo
McKeanIn-person12 mo
MercerIn-person12 mo
MifflinIn-person12 mo
MonroeIn-person12 mo
Montgomery Available12 mo
MontourIn-person12 mo
Northampton Available12 mo
NorthumberlandIn-person12 mo
PerryIn-person12 mo
PhiladelphiaIn-person12 mo
PikeIn-person12 mo
PotterIn-person12 mo
SchuylkillIn-person12 mo
SnyderIn-person12 mo
SomersetIn-person12 mo
SullivanIn-person12 mo
SusquehannaIn-person12 mo
TiogaIn-person12 mo
UnionIn-person12 mo
VenangoIn-person12 mo
WarrenIn-person12 mo
Washington Available12 mo
WayneIn-person12 mo
WestmorelandIn-person12 mo
WyomingIn-person12 mo
York Available12 mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Pennsylvania probate statistics on this page measure?
This page compares county-level filing fees, e-filing availability, creditor-claim periods, and data coverage so you can see how probate logistics vary across Pennsylvania.
Why do probate costs vary by county within Pennsylvania?
Counties can charge different filing fees, certification fees, and local add-on costs. They can also vary on e-filing rules, hearing logistics, and which simplified procedures are easiest to access.
Should I rely on the state average before I file?
No. Use the averages for comparison, but confirm the exact county page before filing. Probate fees and submission requirements can change, and local clerk instructions control the real filing process.

Information current as of May 31, 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.