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Clinton County, Pennsylvania Probate Court

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Court Name Clinton County Register & Recorder
Court Address
2 Piper Way Suite 239
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745
Contact Info Phone +1-570-893-4010     Fax -
Email regrec@clintoncountypa.gov
Court Website https://www.clintoncountypa.gov/government/register-recorder/register-of-wills
Local Rules https://www.clintoncountypa.gov/government/register-recorder/register-of-wills
Court Forms https://www.clintoncountypa.gov/government/register-recorder/register-of-wills
Court Fees Filing fees for Clinton 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 8:00am - 5:00pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri); 8:00am - 12:30pm (Wed)
Summary of Services Pennsylvania law allows the Register of Wills to require a bond from a representative in Clinton 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 Clinton County. In Lock Haven, Clinton County Register & Recorder serves Clinton County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Clinton County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information When a Clinton 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.

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