Q. Where is the Prothonotary Office located?
A. On the first floor of the Fayette County Courthouse located at 61 East Main St in Uniontown PA.
Q. How do I appeal a District Justice Judgment for money?
A. Individuals and businesses have 30 days from the date the judgment is entered to appeal.
Only the initial form with basic information is provided. Once the appeal is filed, seek legal
counsel.
Q. How do I appeal a License Suspension or Registration Suspension?
A. Individuals have 30 days from the date of the letter from PennDot to appeal.
Consult legal counsel.
Q. How do I get a satisfied lien off my credit report?
A. Obtain a certified copy of the satisfaction from our office and take it to or call
the reporting agency and ask what type of identification you will need. The following
numbers and websites are the three major credit reporting agencies.
Q. How do I get a lien off my credit report that is not mine?
A. Obtain a copy of the lien from our office and take it to or call the previously listed
credit reporting agencies.
Q. What types of liens and judgments are filed in the Prothonotary Office?
A. Type of Liens : Types of Judgments:
Federal Tax Liens Confessed Judgments
State Tax Liens Default Judgments
Municipal Liens District Justice
Q. How do I change my child's last name?
A. If the biological father's name is on the original birth certificate and the child is
younger than 5 years old, you can complete the information on the back of the
For children over the age of 5, seek legal counsel.
Q. How do I apply for a passport?
A. Applications are available and can be processed at our office Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm. You may also contact the Passport Information Office at
Q. What year do the Naturalizations Records start in your office?
A. Late 1700's.
Q. Can I get a certified birth certificate in the Prothonotary's Office?