WELCOME TO THE LYCOMING COUNTY
REGISTER & RECORDER OFFICE
DAVID A. HUFFMAN, REGISTER & RECORDER
48 West Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701-6536
570-327-2263
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Except Holidays
Starting Monday March 15 tickets are no longer needed for business in the R&R office, but please continue to follow the exisiting policy as outlined below on a voluntary basis for the health and safety of everyone.
REGISTER & RECORDER PAGE UPDATED MARCH 12, 2021
LYCOMING COUNTY NEW COVID-19 DIRECTIVE NOW EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 13, 2021
FOR YOUR SAFTEY AND CONVENIENCE "FREE VIEWING" IS ONCE AGAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC TO ACCESS UNTIL JULY 2021. GO TO pa.uslandrecords.com TO ACCESS.
DUE TO INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASES:
FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED AGAIN.
ALSO, PLEASE STAND BEHIND PLEXIGLAS AT THE FRONT COUNTER FOR SERVICE. THANK YOU.
****APPOINTMENTS ARE STILL REQUIRED TO PROBATE, OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE AND FOR NOTARIES.****
Please click on links below for more information on making appointments.
General business will now be conducted exclusively by mail or drop-box at the main entrance. If using the drop-box please seal contents in an envelope and clearly mark it for Register and Recorder.
Procedures for probating, marriage licenses, notaries and Orphans Court have not changed as appointments are still necessary. Find the appropriate area and click on it below to access the details. We are not able to accommodate any walk-ins and appointments are very limited at this time.
Temporary Register and Recorder Office Pandemic Procedures
Public using office resources in person must first gain access by calling the R & R office and providing us with their first and last names to get on a list with the guards located at the main entrance. If you are not already on the list, please call the office at 570-327-2263 to be included. Note: the office will be closed 4/02/2021 & 5/31/21. PLEASE CALL AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE FOR PLANNING PURPOSES.
After arriving at the office, proceed to the front entrance and sign up for a 2 hour time slot and receive a time stamped ticket. The ticket expires after 2 hours and is then invalid. Your time has then expired to use the office for that day. Each person is permitted only one ticket per day. It is required to sign in from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm every day. After 4:00 pm no sign up is necessary. Again, please remember to get your ticket first before entering the work area. We will adjust for any overcapacity issues.
Masks are required at all times everywhere in the R & R office. Please social distance at all times. Use "every other" computer to maximize social distancing requirements. Our primary objective is the health and safety of everyone during these challenging times and we very much appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Naturally, changes may be needed depending on the circumstances and it may be with little or no notice. Please continue to check the webpage on a regular basis.
Note: Even though licensed attorneys are permitted in the courthouse without having their names on a list at the main entrance, we are requiring that everyone (including attorneys) follow the same procedure as outlined here.
We Request that attorneys start to pick up mail again in person. Courtesy COVID-19 mailings are planned to end starting April 1. However, if you still need items mailed after this date (county directive ends 5/13) please call and we will still mail per your request.
Assuming there are encouraging signs with the pandemic, starting April 1 all temporary COVID courtesy mailings for the law offices will end at that time.
Naturally, with any unexpected event such as a resurgence of the virus or in the unlikely event we have an overcrowding situation, we reserve the right to change policy on short notice. Although we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, we do it in the interest of your safety.
As always check this web page for updated information.
NOTARIES
Please call Ashley (570)-327-2261 for an appointment.
REGISTER OF WILLS
Mission is to protect all probates of deceased people. The Register has Jurisdiction over and maintains the records of testamentary/administration, inventory of estates, first and final accounting and other miscellaneous documents relation to the decedent's estate.
Probate is the legal process of settling an Estate after a person has died.
A petition must be filed with the court and a personal representative must be appointed.
Please call Kimber for an appointment to probate an estate at 570-327-2258.
FORMS
CLERK OF ORPHANS’ COURT
The Clerk of Orphans' Court is responsible for performing the administrative record keeping duties of the court. The Clerk of Orphans' Court will process and maintain all guardianship document for minors and incapacitated persons.
All documents pertaining to adoptions are filed at this office.
Please call Deb (570-327-2508) to make an appointment
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Mission is to protect and preserve the marriage records for when a "Certified Marriage License" is needed of record. This is also where the Marriage Application begins.
Please call Dartha to set an appointment to apply for a marriage license at
570-327-2260
Magisterial District Judges who perform marriages:
Gary A. Whiteman
Montoursville, PA
570-326-1714
Aaron S. Biichle
County Courthouse
570-327-2275
RECORDER OF DEEDS
Mission is to record, protect, preserve and reproduce legal documents that pertain to Real Estate in Lycoming County.
All document records of land since the year of 1795 in the Recorder of Deeds are available during regular office hours.