Priority is being given to Berks County residents at this time.

View the Probate of Estates page describing the procedures necessary to open any new estates.

Tax returns and payments may be mailed via US mail, FedEX or hand delivered to the office, as usual, or they may be placed in a drop box in the lobby of the Services Center.

Marriage Certifications can be requested by emailing us, US mail, or by phone at 610-478-6600 subject to the hours above.

The Research Center is closed. To conduct research please call 610-478-6600 to schedule an appointment subject to the hours of operation.

Please be advised that effective January 12, 2022, pursuant to 42 P.S. Section 21022.1, the Register of Wills will be implementing a new Bill of Costs for the Register of Wills and Orphans' Court.