UPDATE FOR ADAMS COUNTY REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE

AS OF JUNE 3, 2021

ESTATE PROBATE OPTIONS:

• PRE-SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT IS PREFERRED; HOWEVER, IS NOT REQUIRED AND WALK-INS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
• ATTORNEY OFFICES MAY STILL SCHEDULE A VIRTUAL PROBATE BY CONTACTING US AS LISTED BELOW.
• To schedule an appointment OR Attorney-represented Virtual Probate, please call:  717.337.9826, OR Email:  registerrecorder@adamscounty.us OR kheflin@adamscounty.us OR bchenault@adamscounty.us
• Pro Se Probates must be done in person.

WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT AN EXECUTOR/ADMINISTRATOR SEE AN ATTORNEY BEFORE BEGINNING THE PROBATE LEGAL PROCESS. AN ATTORNEY IS SPECIALIZED TO HELP WITH THE MANY RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED OF AN ESTATE ADMINISTRATION.

OPTIONS FOR COUNTER-WORK AND ACCEPTANCE OF DOCUMENTS: (SUCH AS: ESTATE AND REVENUE DOCUMENTS, PA INHERITANCE TAX PAYMENTS, ETC.)

• SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR COUNTER-WORK IS PREFERRED; HOWEVER, IS NOT REQUIRED AND WALK-INS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
• DROP-OFF SECURE BOX is available outside the courthouse entrance door (under the roof area) to save time of coming inside the building during work-day hours.  We check the locked box throughout the day. 
• MAIL-INS  (FED-EX, UPS, USPS)

REMINDER:   PROVIDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RETURN OF TIME-STAMPED COPIES AND/OR RECEIPT TO YOU.

PUBLIC TERMINAL SEARCHING: (Title Searchers, Attorneys & Staff And Public):

Public Searching IS Available On Public Terminals Located In The Courthouse Lobby.  A Copier is Available for Copying and Can Be Accessed With a Copy Button Obtained From The Register & Recorder Office OR Prothonotary Office.  There is No Public Terminal Availability Within The Register & Recorder Office.

You will be able to have access to Register & Recorder records, Prothonotary Civil records, and Tax Services records on the Public terminals. 

 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL MAIN OFFICE LINE AT 717.337.9826