Frances Roland Kovaleski, Register of Wills
Register of Wills Forms | Orphans’ Court | Records Search | Marriage License
The Primary function of the Register of Wills is to probate or legally establish the validity of a decedent’s will. In cases where a will does not exist, the Register of Wills will appoint a Personal Representative based on Pennsylvania Intestacy Laws. The Register of Wills is also an agent for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, collecting in excess of $14 million dollars of Inheritance Tax revenue annually.
Another chief responsibility of the Register of Wills office is the management, storage and preservation of filings dating as far back as 1878, making this office an excellent resource for genealogical research.
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Except holidays). The office is located at:
Register of Wills/ Clerk of Orphans Court
Lackawanna County Government Center
123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 521
Scranton, PA 18503
Customers may call the office directly at
(570)963-6702 or fax at (570) 963-6377
Please notice that all Register of Wills forms are now available online for your convenience.
Records Search for Register of Wills, Orphans’ Court and Marriage Records
(Note: Pop-ups need to be disabled to access online records. For support call Infocon at 814-472-6146)
Commissioners Void Contract; Free Access Restored
The Lackawanna County Commissioners have officially voided today (November 20) a contract with Infocon, a records technology firm, which charged a fee for accessing, searching and reviewing documents and cases in the Register of Wills Office and Clerk of Judicial Records offices, respectively.
The Commissioners along with County Solicitor Atty. Frank Ruggiero worked with Infocon to void the contract that was approved at the November 4 Commissioners meeting.
This action and the reinstatement of the original contract with Infocon, which provides free public access to records, through the County portal, went into effect today (November 20) at 1 pm.
The Commissioners will formally rescind Resolution 20-0224, the new contract, at the next regular meeting slated for December 2.
Lackawanna County COVID – 19 Emergency Judicial Orders
Emergency Judicial Order Dated March 16, 2020
in accord with the Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania authorizing this Court to declare a Judicial Emergency in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, I do hereby declare that a Judicial Emergency exists in this Judicial District and shall continue to exist until April 14, 2020 on account of COVID-19
Temporary Motion Practice in Lackawanna County
Important change to Motion Practice in Lackawanna County Motion Court, Family Motion Court and Orphan’s Court
Extension of Filing Deadline Applies to Trusts/Estates, Partnerships and S Corporations
OTHER RESOURCES & LINKS
- Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Rules
- Lackawanna County Orphans’ Court Rules
- New fee schedule
- Lackawanna County Library System’s genealogy page
- Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (For Statewide Fill-in Capable Orphans’ Court Forms)
- PA Department of Vital Statistics (To Request Birth and Death Certificates)
- The PA Register of Wills Association
- Pennsylvania State Archives
- PA State Association of Elected Officials
- PA General Assembly
Inheritance Tax forms are also available for download by visiting:
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Inheritance Tax Form and Instructions.
This website is intended to benefit the public and those who frequent the office of the Register of Wills. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Staff
Lesa Ricciardi – [email protected]
Joan Panzera – [email protected]
Justin Giombetti – [email protected]
Administrative Contacts
General Inquiries Requests:
Phone: 570-963-6702
Fax: 570-963-6377
Frances Roland Kovaleski
Register of Wills
Phone: 570-963-6702
Fax: 570-963-6377
E-mail: [email protected]
Tracy Diskin Doherty Esq
Deputy Register of Wills
Phone: 570-963-6702
Fax: 570-963-6377
E-mail: [email protected]
Location
Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans Court
Lackawanna County Government Center
123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 521
Scranton, PA 18503
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