The word “Prothonotary” means first notary of the Court. The Prothonotary is the keeper of the civil records for the court system. The office is responsible for the creation, maintenance and certification of matters pending or determined by the Court. The office is also responsible for certain reporting and collection duties to state agencies. It is the commitment of this office to maintain up to date and accurate information on all civil proceedings within the jurisdiction of the Cambria County Court of Common Pleas. We strive to provide prompt and courteous service to the Court, attorneys and the public in the recording, maintenance and retrieval of all records placed in our care.

Services:

• Receives, files and dockets all original documents in civil matters including divorce, custody, protection from abuse, eminent domain, real estate liens and judgments.
• Receives, files and dockets appeals from district justice judgments and landlord/ tenant actions, suspension of driver’s license privileges and registration
• Receives and dockets appeals to the Superior and Commonwealth Courts of Pennsylvania
• Receives and processes passport applications. Photo services available.
• Receives and processes financial audits of school districts
• Files appropriate reports and forms with the PA Department of Revenue and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
• Provide free public access to naturalization records from the early 1800’s

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS OFFICE IS UNABLE, UNQUALIFIED, AND NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE ANY LEGAL ADVICE UP TO AND INCLUDING:

• • RECOMMENDING WHICH ATTORNEY TO CONTACT.
  • ADVISING HOW TO PROCEED IN YOUR CASE:
  • WHAT NEEDS FILED AND WHEN TO FILE DOCUMENTS
  • PROVIDING PAPERWORK TO FILE
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE IN ANY OF THE ABOVE, PLEASE SEEK LEGAL ADVICE BY CONTACTING AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE OR CONTACT LAUREL LEGAL SERVICES AT (814) 536-8917.

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PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (PFA)

• If you are a victim of domestic violence, you have the right to go to court and file a petition requesting an order for protection from domestic abuse, or PFA. There is no cost to file a PFA.
• PFA petitions are filed in the Prothonotary’s office located on the first floor of the Cambria County Courthouse, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
• There must be a familial relationship by blood, marriage, or former intimate partners, and you must have a reasonable fear of imminent bodily harm that can be demonstrated to the judge.
• If you need an emergency response, please call 911.
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• Assistance with petitioning the court for a PFA can be obtained by contacting:
  • Victim Services, Inc. at (814) 288-4961
  • Women’s Help Center at (814) 536-5361
  • Summit Legal Aid at (814) 536-8917

PASSPORTS:
CURRENTLY ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY  (Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm)

BIRTH CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE BOTH PARENTS NAMES LISTED.  DS-11 CANNOT BE DOUBLE-SIDED.

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