The records filed and maintained for the Court and the public by the Prothonotary generally include all civil cases, district judge appeals, divorces, custody cases, Protection From Abuse cases, judgments, government liens, mechanics lien waivers, and satisfactions of judgments.
Learn more about the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System (UJS) of Pennsylvania.
Requesting Records
Most recent records are available electronically as scanned images, and older records are stored in book form or on microfilm. Requests for information regarding these records should be directed to the Prothonotary’s office.
For requests for information regarding naturalizations, please send email to ProthonotaryRequests@eriecountypa.gov
You can download the current fee schedule for filings with the Erie County Prothonotary.
On Monday April 15, 2024 the Erie County Prothonotary will transition to a new case management system. Paperless Solution CourtPro case management system will provide the Prothonotary and its users a fully integrated civil case management/document filing system. No Court filings or docket entries will be added into the INFOCON system after April 12, 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: E-FILING WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
Forms
Disclaimer: Forms available should not be considered legal advice and are provided only as a reference. To obtain legal advice and to insure the proper use of these forms, you should consult an attorney. The Court and Erie County Courthouse offices assume no responsibility or liability arising from the use of these forms.
- ADA Notice
- Affidavit of Last Known Address
- Agreement to Revive
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certification of Motor Vehicle Judgment
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Claim for Exemption from Wage Attachment
- Divorce Information Sheet
- Entry of Appearance as a Self-Represented Party
- Inspection Station Appeal
- Language Rights Notice
- Driver’s License Suspension Appeal
- Magisterial District Judge Notice of Appeal
- Motion for Transfer of Vehicle Ownership
- Name Change Procedure (ADULT)
- Name Change Procedure (MINOR)
- Notice of Appeal from Arbitration Award
- Notice of Appeal
- Notice of Filing Judgment
- Notice of Intent to Attach Wages
- Notice to Defend
- Notice to Resume Prior Surname – Surviving Spouse
- Notice to Resume Prior Surname
- Notice of Writ of Execution – Exemptions, Claim
- Petition for Leave to Proceed IFP
- Praecipe for Writ of Execution – Money Judgment
- Praecipe and Power of Attorney for Satisfaction
- Praecipe and Rule to File a Complaint
- Praecipe for Arbitration
- Notice of Intent to Attach Wages
- Praecipe for Termination of Supersedeas
- Praecipe for Writ of Attachment of Wages
- Praecipe for Writ of Execution Mortgage Foreclosure
- Praecipe for Writ of Possession
- Praecipe for Writ of Revival
- Praecipe for Writ of Summons
- Proof of Service of Notice of Appeal and Rule to File Complaint
- Request for Judge Assignment
- Statement of Objection
- Subpoena to Attend and Testify
- Subpoena to Produce Documents for Discovery
- Supplemental Instructions – Stay Eviction
- Tenant Supersedeas Affidavit (Non-Section 8)
- Tenant Supersedeas Affidavit (Section 8)