Sullivan County Prothonotary-Recorder-Clerk of Courts-Register of Wills

Employer / Organization

Sullivan County

Next Election

Nov 05, 2019

Filing Window

Feb 19, 2019 - Aug 01, 2019

Description

The combined prothonotary, recorder of deeds, clerk of courts, and register of wills is responsible for county records and administration in multiple areas. This office files and maintains court records, civil (prothonotary) and criminal (clerk of courts), maintains records related to land ownership in the county (recorder), and administers estates for those without valid wills (register).

Application Guidelines
If you would like to be included on the ballot for county office, follow these three steps. 1) Contact the county elections office. The elections office can provide information about the availability of filing papers and answer questions regarding nominating petitions and other ballot procedures. 2) Arrange to pick up required paperwork. 3) Return your completed paperwork within the designated filing window. The filing deadline shown is for third party and independent candidates. Major party candidates must meet earlier deadlines to participate in the primary.

Submit application to:
Sullivan County Board of Elections, Sullivan Co. Courthouse, Laporte, PA, 18626, US