Forms

Acceptance of Forms

Please note we do not accept handwritten petitions. All petitions must be typed or electronically printed.

Please be advised that pursuant to the newly revised Orphans' Court rules, as of September 1, 2016, only the standardized forms provided by the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania will be accepted.

Disclaimer

These forms are available for downloading. Misuse or incorrect use of these forms is the sole responsibility of the person(s) completing them. If you need assistance, contact an attorney. Employees of this office are not permitted to help complete forms or proffer legal advice due to the liability of litigation.

Register of Wills Forms

  1. Affidavit of Death 2022(PDF)
  2. Butler County Virtual Probate Process (PDF)
  3. Caveat Bond 2022 (PDF)
  4. Certification of Notice- Rule 10.5 (2022) (PDF)
  5. Fiduciary Bond 2022 (PDF)
  6. Informal Caveat (PDF)
  7. Inventory 2022 (PDF)
  8. Kofile Subscription Guide (PDF)
  9. Notice of Estate Administration Pursuant to Pa OC Rule 10.5 (2022) PDF
  1. Notice of Intent to Appeal 2022 (PDF)
  2. Notice of Intent to Enter Safe Deposit Box (PDF)
  3. Oath of Subscribing Witness 2022 (PDF)
  4. Petition for Ancillary Letters 2022 (PDF)
  5. Petition for Grant of Letters - Fill-In Form (PDF)
  6. Renunciation 2022 (PDF)
  7. Small Estates Affidavit (PDF)
  8. Status Report- Rule 10.6 (2022) (PDF)

Marriage License Forms

  1. Marriage Records Order Form 2022 (PDF)
  2. Petition to Amend Marriage Record (PDF)
  1. Request/Waiver of 3 day waiting period for issuance of a Marriage License(PDF)
  2. Virtual Marriage License Process (PDF)

Orphans' Court Forms

Adoption Forms


In light of recent Pennsylvania Adoption Rule changes, Butler County Orphans' Court will no longer provide Adoption forms. Please contact an Attorney for further assistance.