The word Prothonotary is a Latin word meaning First Chief or Highest Administrator.
The Prothonotary is the keeper of the civil records for the court. The office is responsible
for the creation, maintenance and certification of matters pending or determined by the
court, including certain reporting and collection duties to state agencies. This office also
processes passport applications. When pleadings are received, they are numbered,
docketed on the computer, microfilmed, filed and verified. Records pertaining to divorce
decrees are filed with this office.
No tax money is used for the payment of the Prothonotary salary and the entire clerical staff.
All surpluses are turned over to the County Treasurer as a profit for the taxpayers.
