| Court Name |
Clinton County Register & Recorder |
Court Address
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2 Piper Way Suite 239 Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-570-893-4010 Fax - Email regrec@clintoncountypa.gov
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| 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. |