Prothonotary

About the Office


Hours M-F 8:30 - 4:30  
Phone 570-296-7231
Internal Extension 1210
Address 412 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
   
Prothonotary Yvonne Merrill



The Prothonotary is an elected official clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and is responsible for recording all civil procedures before the court. This official signs and seals all writs and processes numerous other documents of the Court of Common Pleas.

The Office of Prothonotary is responsible for the recording and filing of legal papers of a widely diversified character such as personal injury, medical malpractice, divorce, custody, protection from abuse, judgments, change of name, school audits, driver's license suspension appeals, District Justice appeals, mechanics liens, Federal income tax liens, and administers oaths and affirmations. This office also processes passport applications.

What You Need To Bring When Filing

When filing documents with the Prothonotary's Office please remember to bring One (1) original and three (3) copies of the documents that you are filing. You must also have the appropriate filing fee which is accepted in Cash or Money order Only. The fees can be found on the Fee Schedule which is under Related Links on the left side of this page.