Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to maintaining accurate court records, promoting an environment of continuous improvement and enhancing our efficiency in delivering services to our customers which can be achieved through training and advanced technology.

Prothonotary

The Prothonotary is the chief custodian of the Civil Records of the Court of Common Pleas with the administrative responsibility for their safekeeping and preservation. Related duties include:

• Assessing fees associated with the filing of documents
• Maintenance of civil dockets and indices for public inspection
• General notarizing
• Collection and distribution of State mandated fees to appropriate agencies
• Maintenance of domestic relation records and filings.

Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of Courts is the chief custodian of the criminal records of the Court of Common Pleas including all related motions and filings. Related duties include:

• Maintenance of criminal cases certified to the Court of Common Pleas
• Maintenance of juvenile records
• Processing Commonwealth and Superior Court Appeals
• Assessment, collection and distribution of fines, costs and restitution
• Administers oaths and affirmations to public officials and court proceedings
• Reporting dispositions of criminal cases to Department of Transportation
• Processing bail
• Licensing private detectives
• Passport acceptance agent

View Criminal Information on the Web (UJSPortal Instructions)
**E-Payments now available at the UJS Portal!!
    Debit, Credit Cards accepted.

Solicitor

Passport Service

Passport Acceptance Agent

Individuals applying for a passport must appear in person at the Clerk of Court's Office with the following documents:

1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship, a previous passport or a certified birth certificate issued by the State in which the applicant was born.
2. Two (2) passport pictures (2" x 2"). The photographs must be color, clear, with a full-front view of your face with a plain light (white or off-white background). Passport pictures are available to be taken for $8.00. (Passport Pictures available to first-time applicants only)
3. Proof of Identity such as a Driver's License.
4. Fees by check or money order as follows:

• Adults 16 and over: $75.00 payable to US Department of State
• Minors under 16: $60.00 payable to US Department of State
• A $25.00 execution fee is due the Clerk of Courts for each application and may be paid by check, money order or cash.
• A $60.00 expedite fee may be included for a ten working day return.
• Effective, February 1, 2008, children under 16 years old applying for a passport require both parents' signatures. Please contact the Clerk of Court's office for more specific instructions.

• You may use the renewal by mail form (DS-82) only if:

  • The issue date of your last passport was less than 15 years ago;
  • You were 16 or older when it was issued;
  • Your name is the same or you can submit name-change documentation (marriage certificate or court order);
  • You can submit prior passport;
  • It is undamaged.

**PLEASE NOTE: PASSPORT RENEWAL APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPEAR AT THE CLERK OF COURTS**

Fee for renewal: $75.00

U.S. PASSPORT CARDS NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Not for travel by air. Valid for land and sea crossings between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean only.

Validity:

• 10 years for adults
• 5 years for minors

Size:

• Wallet Size

Cost for first time applicants:

• $45.00 for adults
• $35.00 for minors

Cost for U.S. Passport book holders:

• $20.00 for adults

**PLEASE CONTACT THE PASSPORT AGENCY AT 1-877-487-2778 OR HTTP://WWW.TRAVEL.STATE.GOV FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ALL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS WEBSITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Electronic Filing 

For information and an application for Electronic Filing please visit the website:

http://www.landata.com/

Electronic filing is only available for the following:

• Civil Action Complaints
• Mortgage Foreclosure Complaints
• Praecipe for Writ of Summons

Links

• Fee Schedule
  • Prothonotary Fees
    
  • Clerk of Court Fees
    
• Birth Certificate Info
  • Pennsylvania
    
  • Other States
    
  • Passport Agency
    
• Civil Forms
  • Civil Cover Sheet
    
  • Praecipe for Settlement and Discontinuance or Satisfaction
    
  • Praecipe for Reference to Board of Arbitrators
    
  • Divorce Decree
    
  • Acceptance of Service
    
  • Statement of Intention to Proceed (PA R.C.P. 230.2)
    
  • Appearance Form
    
  • Petition for License Suspension Appeal (non-medical)
    
  • Notice to Resume Prior Surname (Divorce)
    
  • Notice of Appeal from District Justice (Four copies required)
    
• Criminal Forms
  • Affidavit of Expungement
    
  • Expungement Order of Court
    
  (Non-ARD)
  • Notice of Appeal from Summary Conviction (four copies required)
  • Waiver of Arraignment and Entry of Appearance
    
  • Motion for Dismissal of Charges and Expungement of Arrest Record (ARD Dismissal Only)
  • Certification of Successful Completion of ARD Program (ARD Dismissal Only)
  • Order of Court for Dismissal of Charges and Expungement of Arrest Record (ARD Dismissal Only)
• Local Rules of Court
  
• Armstrong County Attorneys