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)
OTHER RESOURCES & LINKS
- Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Rules
- NEW FEE SCHEDULE effective September 1 2018
- 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 – ricciardil@lackawannacounty.org
Joan Panzera – panzeraj@lackawannacounty.org
Justin Giombetti – giombettij@lackawannacounty.org
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: kovaleskif@lackawannacounty.org
Tracy Diskin Doherty Esq
Deputy Register of Wills
Phone: 570-963-6702
Fax: 570-963-6377
E-mail: dohertyt@lackawannacounty.org
Location
Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans Court
Lackawanna County Government Center
123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 521
Scranton, PA 18503
