NOTICE

Effective August 1, 2023, the temporary surcharge portion of the Judicial Computer Project/Access to Justice/Criminal Justice Enhancement/Office of Attorney General (JCP/ATJ/CJEA/OAG) fee that was authorized in Section 1795.1-E of The Fiscal Code, 72 P.S. §1795.1-E, has expired.  

As a result, this temporary surcharge of $21.25 on all cases can no longer be collected. This means instead of collecting a fee of $40.25, the correct fee would be $19.00 for all cases as of August 1^st.

Should you present a check including the prior JCS fee while the surcharge is expired, a new check will be required before the filing is processed. 

Overpayments CANNOT be accepted.

Virtual Probate

Virtual Probates are now offered by the Butler County Register of Wills office. Please click the below link for more information.

Butler County Virtual Probate Process

Payments

For your convenience, we now accept credit/debit cards for all items on our fee schedule. This does not include inheritance tax payments or payments accepted for the Butler County Legal Journal.

Certified Copies of Marriage Licenses

Certified Copies of Marriage Licenses originally obtained in Butler County are available in our office for $5. Any questions may be directed to 724-284-5354.

Office of Vital Records

The Office of Vital Records in New Castle has opened its new location at:
105 Nesbitt Road
New Castle, PA 16105
724-656-3100

The office is open from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Same-day service is available for individuals who apply for a copy of their birth or death certificate by 11:30 AM.

Estate Notices

Looking for Estate Notices or other legal notices requiring publication in a Pennsylvania Legal Journal? Please visit the Pennsylvania Legal Ads website.

Electronically File Your Marriage License

You may E-file your Marriage License application by visiting the County Fusion website.

Both Marriage License applicants are still required to appear before a clerk in our office with the required documentation, identification, and fee. If the proper documentation is not provided, the application will not be processed.

Marriage License Bureau hours are 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday, except Court Holidays.

 Additionally, the three-day waiting period does not begin until you have appeared before a clerk in our office and the application has been signed.

Search Public Records

You may search and print limited public records by visiting the County Fusion Website. Available records should include Estates back to 1992 and marriage records back to 2002; however, some records may need to be accessed in our office.

Create a new user account. Once a new user account is created, subscriptions are available for purchase under the preferences tab. For a detailed user guide, please click the below link.

Kofile Subscription Guide

Please note that a new user account must be created in order for subscriptions to be available. Outdated user accounts will not offer subscriptions. If assistance is needed, please visit the need help section and contact Kofile at 1-888-608-1808 or gssupport@kofile.us.