Clerk of Courts and Clerk of Orphans' Court Roles
This county page group includes two operational tracks: criminal records through the Clerk of Courts, and marriage/probate-related records that route through Clerk of Orphans' Court and Register of Wills services.
Forest County Clerk of Courts / Clerk of Orphans' Court
526 Elm Street #2
Tionesta, PA 16353
814-755-3526
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Which Office Handles Which File
- Clerk of Courts: criminal complaints, criminal dockets, and criminal-case copy requests.
- Clerk of Orphans' Court / Register of Wills: marriage licenses, probate filings, guardianships, short certificates, adoptions, small-estate administration.
- Prothonotary link: non-criminal civil filings and divorce filing flow.
How to Access Clerk of Courts Files
- Use UJS Case Search with Forest/Warren 37 context to confirm case number and current case status.
- Call the clerk suite to verify whether criminal, marital, or probate channels apply to the target record.
- Ask for the proper request form and required payment if certified copies are needed.
Records Request Form Details
Standard clerk requests generally include identifiers, filing context, and delivery preferences.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case or Estate Number | Yes | Primary identifier for retrieval. |
| Party Name | Yes | Use complete legal names and spellings. |
| Record Type | Yes | Criminal, probate, marriage, or Orphans' request. |
| Document Type and Copy Count | Yes | Needed for fee calculation. |
| Delivery Contact | Yes | Phone, email, and pickup preference. |
Fee Indicators
Public pages list specific probate-related filing values. Criminal copy fees are generally confirmed at time of request.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marriage license | $40.00 |
| Children's Trust Fund and surcharges | $10.00 + $10.00 |
| Adoption petition for limited information release | $50.00 |
| Adoption petition for identifying information | $100.00 |
| Certified copies for probate-related records | Contact office |
Useful Clerk Channels
Cross-Reference to Orphans' Court and Register Offices
The same County suite location is used by the civil, criminal, and probate-adjacent teams. The cleanest routing method is to name the legal issue first, then request by office function in the same communication.