Our Office does not only deal with Estates of Decedents. We have Guardians for Incapacitated People and Guardians for Minors. These papers are first filed with the Judge of the Orphans' Court and after an Order has been signed they are recorded in our Office. All Inheritance Tax due for residents of Erie County who have died, is paid at our office. Adoptions are filed and recorded in our office.
Adoptions are the only records that are impounded.
The Marriage Bureau is also part of the Register of Wills. Legal Age for both applicants - 18 years. Original Birth Certificates required if under the age of 18 years. Non-residents may secure a license, but license is only valid for use in Pennsylvania. Licenses are only valid for a 60 day period from the day of issuance.