Forest County Prothonotary Office
The county identifies Miriah L. Tkach as the elected official in the Prothonotary/Clerk suite. Staffed with clerical and deputies, this office is the filing point for civil case materials and requests related to civil court records at 526 Elm Street #2, Tionesta.
Forest County Prothonotary
Official
526 Elm Street #2
Tionesta, PA 16353
814-755-3526
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
What This Office Handles
In Forest County, civil and family matters that are part of the common-pleas structure are tied to this office for filing and records coordination.
- Civil complaints, filings, judgments, and related docket-facing actions.
- Divorce complaint filings and related civil-family documents.
- InfoCon civil index and deed/record pointer support.
- Clerk coordination for certified paper copies and procedural confirmation.
How to Search Prothonotary Records
Most active workflows start with the statewide UJS case search, then move to this office for older entries or documents not visible in the portal.
- Search in UJS Case Search using docket number and party name.
- Limit by county or judicial district to avoid unrelated records.
- Use the result summary to identify filing date, filing office, and case role.
- Call or visit the Prothonotary for certified copies or record-type clarification.
How to Request a Certified Copy
Use certified copies for court use, official notices, and record transfer to outside parties. Civil filings typically require case-level identifiers and exact document naming.
- Capture the full case number and exact document title from the docket.
- Contact the office to confirm whether the record is in active files, archived data, or scanned record location.
- Specify copies needed, delivery preference, and billing contact details.
- Pay all filing or copy charges before pickup or release.
Records Request Fields
If you submit requests in writing, include these details to avoid delays.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case Number | Yes when known | Preferred for quick retrieval. |
| Party Names | Yes | Match spelling exactly where possible. |
| Document Type | Yes | Complaint, judgment, summons, decree, order, etc. |
| Number of Copies | Yes | Specify plain or certified. |
| Contact and delivery details | Yes | Required for fee and return method. |
Prothonotary Fee Schedule
Based on the county fee listing, civil filings and copies use a range of established amounts. The office confirms exact amounts for mixed filing scenarios.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of civil action / complaint | $106.75 | Standard civil filing fee |
| Custody complaint | $116.25 | Family-related filing fee |
| Divorce complaint + surcharge / Children's Trust Fund | $116.75 | Includes surcharge components. |
| Additional count in divorce action | $63.25 | Per extra count |
| Divorce decree | $13.00 | Core filing or release fee |
| Certified paper copies | $3.00 | Per certified copy line |
| Subpoena issuance | $3.00 | Per issue request |
Useful Clerk Resources
Use the official Prothonotary page for office scope and staff contact, then use district forms pages for form templates and statutory notices.
- Forest County Prothonotary - office scope, location, and filing links.
- INFOCON County Access - civil indices starting Jan. 1, 2002 for Forest County records.
- 37th Judicial District Forms - forms and administrative fee schedule links.
Mail and In-Person Access
The public-facing sources describe phone and office access as the primary workflow, with cash and check as payment methods. Ask the office for any remote submission option for non-digital forms if a request cannot be completed in person.
Source References
Office-level scope and fees are confirmed at the county page.
The judiciary overview page gives common-pleas context for where criminal and civil files separate in workflow.
District-level information helps confirm venue alignment for filing requests.
