Can employees of the Prothonotary Office give legal advice?
No, only an attorney can give legal advice
Are docket entries available on-line?
Yes they are.
Can I conduct a search for civil suits or liens on the website?
Yes, you can conduct a search on individuals or businesses.
Can I pay for a filing fee with a credit card?
Not at this time.
Can I file a pleading by faxing it to the office?
No, you cannot, nor does the Prothonotary Office fax any document out of the office.
How can I obtain a copy of my divorce decree?
You may come to the office any day Monday – Friday or you may send a request, a stamped return envelope, and your case number along with $4.50.If you do not know your case number, you will need to send an additional $7.50 to cover the cost of a search for your case number. Never send in cash. Note: Check or Money must be made payable to "Montco Prothonotary"
Why is a lien or judgment that is paid still appearing on my credit report?
The Prothonotary and the credit bureaus are separate record keepers.
Once a judgment or lien has been marked as satisfied with the Prothonotary, you may want to contact the credit bureaus that your lien or judgment has been satisfied.
