These addresses for the Pennsylvania Registers of Wills locations and links to their websites are provided for your convenience. Each county in Pennsylvania has a Register of Wills that reviews the Will and death certificate of the deceased, and decides if Letters Testamentary should be issued to the Executor or, if there is no Will, if Letters of Administration should be issued to the Administrator.
Some offices can do this review and immediately issue the Letters; others review the information and then issue the Letters at a later date. All require the person asking for recognition as an Executor or Administrator to fill out a Petition for Letters and an Estate Information Sheet. They also require photo ID and payment of the filing fee; the fee varies from County to County.
“In my experience, it is best to go to the Register’s office as early in the morning as possible as the line can get long during the afternoon. Below you will find a list of the Registers in every Pennsylvania County. I find that the people who work in the Register of Wills offices are very helpful and are willing to take the time to answer your questions.”
— Peter Klenk, Attorney
The Register of Wills is also the Agent for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and collects the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Form 1500 and the payments toward the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax.
Our Probate Lawyers are laser focused on the probate process and can guide you through the process, including interacting with the Pennsylvania Register of Wills.
| County | Mailing Address | Telephone |
| Adams | To probate in Adams County visit: County of Adams Register & Recorder Office | 717-337-9826 |
| Allegheny | To probate in Allegheny County visit: Allegheny County Register of Wills | 412-350-4180 |
| Armstrong | To probate in Armstrong County visit: Armstrong County Courthouse Register & Recorder | 724-548-3220 |
| Beaver | To probate in Beaver County visit: Beaver County Courthouse Register of Wills | 724-770-4550 |
| Bedford | To probate in Bedford County visit: Bedford County Courthouse Register of Wills | 814-623-4836 |
| Berks | To probate in Berks County visit: Berks County Services Center Register of Wills | 610-478-6600 |
| Blair | To probate in Blair County visit: Blair County Courthouse Register of Wills | 814-693-3092 |
| Bradford | To probate in Bradford County visit: Bradford County Courthouse Recorders Office | 570-265-1702 |
| Bucks | To probate in Bucks County visit: Register of Wills & Orphan’s Court | 215-348-6265 |
| Butler | To probate in Butler County visit: Register of Wills | 724-284-1409 |
| Cambria | To probate in Cambria County visit: Cambria County Courthouse Register of Wills | 814-472-1440 |
| Cameron | To probate in Cameron County visit:Cameron County Courthouse Register of Wills 20 E. 5th Street Emporium, PA 15834 | 814-486-3355 |
| Carbon | To probate in Carbon County visit: Carbon County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-325-2261 |
| Centre | To probate in Centre county visit: Centre County Register of Wills Willowbank County Office | 814-355-6724 |
| Chester | To probate in Chester County visit: Chester County Register of Wills | 610-344-6335 |
| Clarion | To probate in Clarion County visit: Clarion County Courthouse Register & Recorder | 814-226-4000 x. 2500 |
| Clearfield | To probate in Clearfield County visit: Clearfield County Register & Recorders Office | 814-765-2641 |
| Clinton | To probate in Clinton County visit: Clinton County Register & Recorders Office | 570-893-4010 |
| Columbia | To probate in Columbia County visit: Columbia County Courthouse Register & Recorder’s Office | 570-389-5632 |
| Crawford | To probate in Crawford County visit: Crawford County Register & Recorder | 814-373-2537 |
| Cumberland | To probate in Cumberland County visit: Cumberland County Register of Wills | 717-240-6345 |
| Dauphin | To probate in Dauphin County visit: Dauphin County Courthouse Register of Wills | 717-780-6500 |
| Delaware | To probate in Delaware County visit: Delaware County Register of Wills | 610-891-4400 |
| Elk | To probate in Elk County visit: Elk County Courthouse Register & Recorder | 814-776-5349 |
| Erie | To probate in Erie County visit: Erie County Courthouse Register of Wills | 814-451-6260 |
| Fayette | To probate in Fayette County visit: Fayette County Courthouse | 724-430-1206 |
| Forest | To probate in Forest County visit: Forest County Courthouse Prothonotary Recorder & Register | 814-755-3526 |
| Franklin | To probate in Franklin County visit: Franklin County Courthouse Register & Recorder’s Office | 717-261-3872 |
| Fulton | To probate in Fulton County visit: Fulton County Courthouse | 717-485-4212 |
| Greene | To probate in Greene County visit: Greene County Courthouse Register of Wills | 724-852-5283 |
| Huntingdon | To probate in Huntingdon County visit: Huntingdon County Courthouse Register of Wills | 814-643-2740 |
| Indiana | To probate in Indiana County visit: Indiana County Courthouse Register of Wills | 724-465-3860 |
| Jefferson | To probate in Jefferson County visit: Jefferson County Courthouse Register of Wills | 814-849-1610 |
| Juniata | To probate in Juniata County visit: Juniata County Courthouse Register & Recorder | 717-436-7709 |
| Lackawanna | To probate in Lackawanna County visit: Lackawanna County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-963-6702 |
| Lancaster | To probate in Lancaster County visit: County of Lancaster Register of Wills | 717-295-5913 |
| Lawrence | To probate in Lawrence County visit: Lawrence County Courthouse Register of Wills | (724) 658-2541 |
| Lebanon | To probate in Lebanon County visit: Lebanon County Register of Wills | (717) 228-4415 |
| Lehigh | To probate in Lehigh County visit: Lehigh County Courthouse Register of Wills | 610-782-3170 |
| Luzerne | To probate in Luzerne County visit: Luzerne County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-825-1668 |
| Lycoming | To probate in Lycoming County visit: Lycoming County Courthouse Register & Recorder | 570-327-2263 |
| McKean | To probate in McKean County visit: McKean County Courthouse Register of Wills | 814-887-3260 |
| Mercer | To Probate in Mercer County visit: County of Mercer Recorders Office | (724) 662-3800 |
| Mifflin | To probate in Mifflin County visit: Mifflin County Courthouse Register & Recorder’s Office | 717-242-1449 |
| Monroe | To probate in Monroe County visit: Monroe County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-517-3352 |
| Montgomery | To probate in Montgomery County visit: Montgomery County Courthouse Register of Wills | 610-278-3400 |
| Montour | To probate in Montour County visit: Montour County Register & Recorder | 570-271-3012 |
| Northampton | To probate in Northampton County visit: Northampton County Courthouse Register of Wills | 610-559-3094 |
| Northumberland | To probate in Northumberland County visit: Northumberland County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-988-4143 |
| Perry | To probate in Perry County visit: Perry County Courthouse Register & Recorder | 717-582-2131 |
| Philadelphia | To probate in Philadelphia County visit: Philadelphia Register of Wills | 215-686-6250 |
| Pike | To probate in Pike County visit: Pike County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-296-3508 |
| Potter | To probate in Potter County visit: Potter County Register & Recorder’s Office | 814-274-8370 |
| Schuylkill | To probate in Schuylkill County visit: Schuylkill County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-628-1382 |
| Snyder | To probate in Snyder County visit: Snyder County Courthouse Register & Recorder’s Office | 570-837-4224 |
| Somerset | To probate in Somerset County visit: Somerset County Courthouse Register of Wills | 814-445-1548 |
| Sullivan | To probate in Sullivan County visit: Sullivan County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-946-7351 |
| Susquehanna | To probate in Susquehanna County visit: Susquehanna County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-278-4600 |
| Tioga | To probatei n Tioga County visit: Tioga County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-724-9260 |
| Union | To probate in Union County visit: Union County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-524-8761 |
| Venango | To probate in Venango County visit: Venango County Courthouse Register & Recorder | 814-432-9539 |
| Warren | To probate in Warren County visit: Warren County Courthouse Register of Wills | 814-728-3430 |
| Washington | To probate in Washington County visit: Washington County Courthouse Register of Wills | 724-228-6775 |
| Wayne | To probate in Wayne County visit: Wayne County Courthouse Annex Register of Wills | (570) 253-5970 Ext. 4040 |
| Westmoreland | To probate in Westmoreland County visit: Westmoreland County Courthouse Register of Wills | 724.830.3177 |
| Wyoming | To probate in Wyoming County visit: Wyoming County Courthouse Register of Wills | 570-836-3200 |
| York | To probate in York County visit: York County Courthouse Register of Wills | |
Resources
Peter Klenk is the founding member of Klenk Law, a seven attorney boutique estate planning law firm. We serve clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota and Florida. Peter Klenk received his Masters in Taxation LL.M. from NYU Law School and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He served his country in the Navy JAGC during Desert Storm. Easy to talk to, feel free to call Peter for an appointment. We will make the process as easy as possible!
Free Consultation
Client Review
"I worked for Peter Klenk for 4 wonderful years. I can’t speak highly enough of everyone at the firm. Everyone truly cares about their clients and has a strong sense of responsibility to get things done right. I would highly recommend Klenk Law!"
Flora Novick
Areas Served:
Philadelphia PA, Allentown PA, King of Prussia PA, Montgomery County PA, Bucks County PA, Doylestown PA, Jenkintown PA, Marlton NJ, Moorestown NJWhat Our clients are saying
Joseph Atencio
I've been through the process of creating and revising estate documents several times over the years and it's never been easier than it was with Peter Klenk. Always available and a master at explain arcane tax and legal issues in plain English for "dummies". I recommend the firm without reservation.
Mark Mansfield
Been a long term customer of Klenk Law. Wills and Trusts are so important and that is their strength! They are hyper responsive to any question you may have, and you are always treated well. I feel like a part of their family when there. I feel very valued as well. Give them a try!
Gwen Hinrichs
I can't tell you how satisfied I am with this law firm. They were competent and helped me with a very difficult situation. They got the job done in a timely fashion and I am so happy I found them. If you find yourself in a difficult and contentious probate situation I highly recommend this firm. There is just no way I could have had this positive outcome without them. I worked with 2 different lawyers prior to hiring them and neither of them could get the job done like Klenk. Daniella Horn was a pleasure to work with and highly competent.
Wendy Charlap
We came to this firm based because of the online reviews we read and were not disappointed. Peter and the staff were a pleasure to work with - Peter was friendly, knowledgeable and patient with all our questions and the office staff were extremely responsive and efficient with all the scheduling and follow up needed to get us ready for the signing. We also like that all documents are housed in a portal that is easily accessible. Thank you to Peter and the team for helping us cross 'update estate planning documents' off our list.
PJ Gorenc
The Klenk Law team was a pleasure to deal with! Peter was responsive and helpful, and took good care of our needs!
Let us put our expertise to work for you.
Free consultation within 24 hours.
