| Court Name |
Jefferson County Courthouse |
Court Address
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200 Main St, 2nd Floor Brookville, Pennsylvania 15825
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-814-849-1610 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.jeffersoncountypa.gov/departments/register-recorder/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.jeffersoncountypa.gov/departments/register-recorder/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.jeffersoncountypa.gov/departments/register-recorder/#main |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Jefferson County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM |
| Summary of Services |
Pennsylvania law allows the Register of Wills to require a bond from a representative in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County. Probate matters for Jefferson County are handled by Jefferson County Courthouse in Brookville. Case information for Jefferson County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Jefferson County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Pennsylvania and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |