| Court Name |
York County Register of Wills |
Court Address
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45 N George St, 2nd Floor York, Pennsylvania 17401
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-717-771-9607 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.yorkcountypa.gov/385/Register-of-Wills |
| Local Rules |
Information regarding local rules can be found on the official court website. |
| Court Forms |
Various court forms can be accessed through the official website. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for York County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:15 pm |
| Summary of Services |
In Pennsylvania, the Register of Wills handles probate. A personal representative serving an estate in York County may be required to post a bond unless the will waives it, and the bond reflects the value of the personal estate as set by the Register or the Orphans' Court. |
| Court History |
In Pennsylvania, the Register of Wills handles probate, while the Orphans' Court Division resolves estate disputes for York County. York County Register of Wills, located in York, handles probate administration for York County. Case information for York County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some York County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Pennsylvania, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |