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Marriage Certification Requests
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The issuing County maintains marriage records, meaning-if you applied for your license in Berks county, we will be able to issue you a certified marriage certificate.
Change to Fees for Court Appointed Guardians
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Per an Administrative Order (linked below) all professional/corporate Court appointed guardians will see a fee increase for incapacitated persons who are recipients of Medicaid.
Research Center
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The Research Center is closed. To conduct research please call 610-478-6600 to schedule an appointment subject to the hours of operation.
Marriage License Applicants
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Priority is being given to Berks County residents at this time.
Probate of Estates
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View the Probate of Estates page describing the procedures necessary to open any new estates.
PA Inheritance Tax Payments & Returns
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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.
Fee Schedules Effective 1/12/2022
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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.