County of Schuylkill - Register of Wills Office and Orphans Court
Register of Wills Office and Orphans Court
Provides the following basic services to the people of Schuylkill County;
Register of Wills
- Grants letters testamentary to those probating a will and letters of administration to those who die without a will
- Collects inheritance tax for Pennsylvania
Orphans Court
- Issues marriage licenses
- Provides applications to persons wishing to obtain copies of birth certificates
- Handles all adoption proceedings. Adoptions are sealed and held in closed court
- Settle estates of minors and incapacitated persons
401 North Second Street
First Floor
Pottsville, PA 17901
Eligibility: 18 years or older, 16 to 17 years with parental consent
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (570) 628-1382
  • (570) 628-1384 - Fax
Fee Amounts: Vary
Intake Procedure: Walk-in, telephone
Intake Requirements: Divorce papers, if any (marriage license)
Geographical Area: Schuylkill
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County of Schuylkill - Register of Wills Office and Orphans Court
Register of Wills Office and Orphans Court
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