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Skip to Main Content Services Alert MontcoPA Limited Service Schedule Read On... Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. Sign In Administration Departments Doing Business Parks, Trails, & Historic Sites Stay Informed Search Home Departments Judicial Prothonotary Prothonotary The Prothonotary’s Norristown Office will be operating with a skeleton staff to process emergency filings which include Protections from Abuse. Electronic filings and filings by mail will still be accepted. Our Willow Grove office will be closed until further notice. Passports services and the Filing Room are also closed to the public. Please visit https://montcopa.org/285/County-Courts for more details. Thank you for your understanding. ​covid-19 state of emergency guidance Emergency Matters for the Court of Common Pleas During the Public Health Emergency Process and Cover Sheet for Filing Emergency Matters During the Public Health Emergency Montgomery County Locals Rules of Court that Address Time Requirements Duties of the Prothonotary The Prothonotary is the elected civil 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: Administers oaths and affirmations Change of name Custody District Justice appeals Divorce Driver’s license suspension appeals Federal income tax liens Judgments Mechanics liens Medical malpractice Personal injury Protection from abuse School audits ​PRESS RELEASES Prothonotary’s Office Still Open to Process Protections from Abuse 4-23-2020 Noah Marlier Sworn In as Montgomery County Prothonotary 1-8-2020 This office also processes passport applications . Origin of Prothonotary The word Prothonotary is a Latin word meaning “first, chief or highest administrator” and the title dates back to the Court of Rome. NEWSLETTERS Services Offered Civil Records 610-278-3364 Divorce Records 610-278-3344 Electronic Filing 610-278-3361 Filing Civil Cases 610-278-3361 Name Change 610-278-3361 Naturalization Information 610-278-3857 Notary Certification 610-278-3361 Passports 610-278-3783 Protection From Abuse 610-278-1191 CERTIFIED DOCUMENT REQUESTS Please fill out this form to request a certified copy by visiting our office or by submitting by mail. Requester is responsible for providing enough information to fulfil request. Download Request for Purchase of Certified Document Form Certified copies are $5.25 per certified document, plus $0.25 per page printed (a one-page certified document is $5.50). To purchase a certified copy, please fill out the above form and visit our office in Norristown or Willow Grove or mail a request to: Prothonotary Montgomery County Courthouse P.O. Box 311 Norristown, PA 19404-0311 Mailed-in requests should also include payment and a self-addressed stamped return envelope. FAQs What method of payment is accepted by the Prothonotary? Are docket entries available on-line? Can I conduct a search for civil suits or liens on the website? View All /FAQ.aspx Contact Us Noah Marlier Prothonotary Office of the Prothonotary P.O. BOX 311 Norristown, PA 19404-0311 Get Directions Ph: 610-278-3360 Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Passport Office Hours Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Willow Grove Office 102 York Road, Suite 302 Willow Grove, PA 19090-3286 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Willow Grove Passport Hours 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Public Access Policy Public Records Policies Public Records Videos Prothonotary Office fee increase effective January 1, 2018 Fee Schedule Effective 1/1/2018 Effective December 1, 2017 the Prothonotary Office will be using VPS to process payments. Fees will be as follows: *Credit Cards – 2.65% (min $1.00) *Debit Cards – 1.50% (min $1.00) *Business Cards – 3.00% (min $1.00) News Flash New Passport Photo Service (NORRISTOWN ONLY) The Prothonotary Office (Norristown Location ONLY) will now provide a passport photo service for $10.00 a photo. Read on... E-Filing For e-filing assistance, please dial 610-278-3361. View All /CivicAlerts.aspx Civil Viewer Court Procedures Electronic Filing Forms Fee Schedule Passports Protection From Abuse (PFA) Interpreter Requests Facebook Twitter Pinterest Delicious Blogger LinkedIn Home My Account Printer Friendly Email Page Contact Us RSS Site Map Translate Page Notifications Documents Contact Us P.O. Box 311 Norristown, PA 19404-0311 Phone: 610-278-3000 Hours 8:30 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. Driving Directions Social Media Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Helpful Links Employment Commissioners' Board Meetings Community Connections Contact Directory How Do I? 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