| Court Name |
Clearfield County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court |
Court Address
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1 N 2nd St Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-814-765-2641 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://clearfieldcountypa.gov/179/Register-of-Wills |
| Local Rules |
https://clearfieldcountypa.gov/documentcenter/view/162 |
| Court Forms |
https://clearfieldcountypa.gov/forms.aspx?fid=9000 |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Clearfield County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
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| Summary of Services |
Pennsylvania law allows the Register of Wills to require a bond from a representative in Clearfield County. A will may waive it, and when imposed the bond reflects the personal estate value. |
| Court History |
Pennsylvania uses the Register of Wills for probate and the Orphans' Court for disputes. Those offices serve Clearfield County. In Clearfield, Clearfield County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court serves Clearfield County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Clearfield County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Clearfield County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Pennsylvania, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |