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.
All Marriage Licenses and Probates are by Appointment Only!
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
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OTHER RESOURCES & LINKS
- Lackawanna County Orphans’ Court Rules
- PA Courts Administrative Office Forms (AOPC)
- PA Dept of Revenue Forms (Inheritance Tax)
- PA General Assembly
- PA Orphans’ Court Rules
- PA State Archives
- PA State Association of Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans’ Court
- Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans’ Court Fee Schedule
- PA State Association of Elected Officials
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.
Administrative Contacts
Frances M. 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]
Staff
General Inquiries Requests:
Phone: 570-963-6702
Fax: 570-963-6377
Richard Conaboy
E-mail: [email protected]
Justin Giombetti
E-mail: [email protected]
Ralph Marino
E-mail: [email protected]
Fran Pantuso
E-mail: [email protected]
Joan Panzera
E-mail: [email protected]
Lesa Ricciardi
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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