The Prothonotary is the elected civil clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and is responsible for recording all civil procedures before the court. This official signs and seals all writs and processes numerous other documents of the Court of Common Pleas.
The Office of Prothonotary is responsible for the recording and filing of legal papers of a widely diversified character such as: personal injury, medical malpractice, divorce, custody, protection from abuse, judgments, change of name, school audits, driver’s license suspension appeals, District Justice appeals, mechanics liens, Federal income tax liens, and administers oaths and affirmations. This office also processes passport applications.
The word Prothonotary is a Latin word meaning “first, chief or highest administrator” and the title dates back to the Court of Rome.
Mark Levy, Prothonotary
Bonnie O'Kane-First Deputy Mildred Mitchell-Second Deputy Matthew D. Bradford, Esq.-Solictor
Duties of the Prothonotary
