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1. Where is the Prothonotary's Office located?

On the fifth floor of the Westmoreland County Courthouse, room 501.

2. What is the mailing address for the Prothonotary's Office?

Suite 501
2 N. Main St.
Greensburg, PA 15601

3. Does the Prothonotary take personal checks?

No, the Prothonotary only accepts cash, money orders or credit card payments.

4. How do I appeal a district judge judgment for money?

Individuals and businesses have 30 days from the date the judgment is entered to appeal. Only the initial form with basic instructions is provided. Once the appeal is filed, seek legal counsel.

5. How do I appeal a district judge judgment for a landlord / tenant judgment for possession?

Individuals have 10 days from the date the judgment is entered to file an appeal if they wish to stay in the property. A bond is required at the time of filing the appeal, which consists of the money amount in arrears or three months rent, whichever is less.

6. How do I appeal a license suspension or registration suspension?

Individuals have 30 days from the date of the letter from PennDot to appeal. Consult legal counsel or see court administration for the forms.

7. How do I get a satisfied lien off of my credit report?

Obtain a certified copy of the satisfaction from our office and take it to the reporting agency as to what type of identification you will need.

8. How do I get a lien off of my credit report that is not mine?

Obtain a copy of the lien from our office and take it to the reporting agency along with any documentation that they may require to prove that you are not that person.

9. What types of liens and judgments are filed in the Prothonotary's Office?

The following liens and judgments are filed in the Prothonotary's Office.

Types of Liens

• Federal tax lien


• State tax lien


• Municipal

Types of Judgments

• Confessed judgment


• Default judgment


• District judge

10. How do I change my child's last name?

If the biological father's name is on the original birth certificate and the child is younger than five
years old, you can complete the information on the back of the birth certificate and send it to the Office of Vital Statistics.

11. How do I change my name?

To change your name, you must petition the court. Contact legal counsel or research the PA Rules of Civil Procedure in the law library, located on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse.

12. How do I get a passport?

Applications are available and can be processed at our office daily from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and on Thursdays until 6:00 pm. You can contact the Passport Information Line online or call 1-877-487-2778. Additional Passport Info...

13. How do I obtain a copy of my divorce decree?

Provide: - Plaintiff and Defendant names - Case number if available - Approximate year divorce was initiated - Phone number where you can be reached - Self-addressed stamped envelope - Money order in the amount of $22.00 made out to Prothonotary’s Office. No personal checks.

14. How do I apply for a motor vehicle registration for an abandoned vehicle?

Contact Legal Counsel or research the PA Rules of Civil Procedure in the Law Library, located on the second floor of the courthouse as to how to prepare a Petition and Order.

15. When is Motion Court?

Motion Court is every Friday starting at 9:00 am.

16. What year do the naturalization records start in your office?

Year 1804.