Clerk of Orphans Courts eFiling Instructions

We are excited to offer Electronic Filing (e‑Filing) as a fast, convenient, and efficient alternative to mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk of Courts office in person. E‑filing saves you time, reduces delays, and gets your documents where they need to go—instantly.

Make the switch to e‑filing today and enjoy a smoother, faster way to submit your documents!

Please note that the following types of legal documents cannot be filed using our e-filing system:

Petitions, exhibits, or related filings under Title 23, Part III (Termination and Adoption)
Motion for Authorization of an Abortion
Petitions to Disinter
To begin the e-filing process, please click on the appropriate link below:

E-file for a Known Case (if an Orphans Court docket number is already established):
Efile on a Known Case
E-file for an Unknown Case (if you do not have an existing case in Orphans Court):
Efile on an Unknown Case (New Case)

For the best experience, we recommend using Google Chrome when accessing the system.

Paper Filing: If you choose to file on paper, please submit the original petition along with two copies to the Clerk of Courts Office, along with the filing fee and self-addressed stamped envelopes for service. The Clerk of Courts office will assign a docket number and forward your documents to the Orphans' Court Judge. An Order of Court will subsequently be filed in the Clerk of Courts office, and a copy will be sent to the Petitioner for service. Hearing dates and times will be scheduled by the Court.

When filing on paper, it is the duty of the moving party to furnish the Clerk with sufficient copies of such documents. If the filing or order is to be mailed, the moving party shall also furnish the postage, pre-paid envelope with the name and address of the recipient set forth thereon. If sufficient copies are not provided, the Clerk shall make sufficient copies and charge the moving party a fee established by administrative order. Additionally, the Clerk may assess postage fees against any moving party who fails to furnish a pre-paid envelope as required by Administrative Order Number 25 of 2015.

Confidential Information Form - The following information is confidential and shall not be included in any document filed with the court or custodian unless it is on the Confidential Information Form and filed contemporaneously with the document.

Social Security Numbers
Financial Account Numbers except the last four digits when financial account is the subject of the case and cannot otherwise be identified
Driver's License Numbers
State Identification (SID) Numbers
Minors' Names and Dates of Birth (except when minor is charged as a defendant in a criminal matter)
Abuse Victim's Address and Other Contact Information in family court actions (including: employer's names, address and work schedule)

Confidential Document Form The following documents are confidential and shall be filed with a court or custodian with the Confidential Document Form.

Financial Source Documents
Minors' Educational Records
Medical/Psychological Records
Children and Youth Services Records
Marital Property Inventory and Pre-Trial Statement as provided in Pa.R.C.P. No.1920.33
Income and Expense Statement as provided in Pa.R.C.P. No.1910.27(c)
Agreements between Parties as used in 23 Pa.C.S. 3105