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The Prothonotary is now accepting ROUTINE Passport applications by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Doylestown office.

At this time, all visitors to the Prothonotary are required to make an appointment. Please use our e-file system whenever possible or submit your filings by mail. For emergency Family Court filings and Civil matters that cannot be e-filed, PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

The Prothonotary is now accepting ROUTINE Passport applications by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Doylestown office.

Visitors to the Justice Center must 1) Wear a mask at all times in public locations; 2) Stay at least six (6) feet away from others; and 3) follow the procedures as outlined in Emergency Order #15.

The Upper and Lower Bucks Government Services Centers Prothonotary Counters remain closed.

Bucks County Prothonotary Family Court Division Fee Schedule

Effective January 1, 2020
Printable Family Court Division Fee Schedule (.pdf)

Notice: Fee Change Effective January 1, 2020			E-File
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE		$382.50	$382.50
COMPLAINT FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION		258.00	258.00
WHEN INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT		87.50	87.50
GENETIC TESTING		258.00	258.00
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY/VISITATION		265.75	265.75
WHEN INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT		95.25	95.25
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF		258.50	258.50
WHEN INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT		88.00	88.00
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER		51.00	51.00
RETAKE MAIDEN NAME		9.50	NA
CERTIFIED DIVORCE DECREE		5.75	NA
SUPERIOR COURT APPEAL-PROTHY		56.50	NA
PLUS CHECK FOR SUPERIOR COURT		90.25	NA
WITHDRAWAL OF COMPLAINT		9.50	9.50
AFFIDAVIT OF NO APPEAL		5.75	NA
REINSTATEMENT FEE OF RETURNED CHECKS		30.00	NA
TRANSFER OF CASE TO OTHER JURISDICTION (1-200 Pages)		50.00	NA
PER PAGE IN EXCESS OF 200 PAGES		.25	NA
There is no filing fee for Petitions or any other filings in “Protection From Abuse” actions. (Note: When a protection order is granted other than pursuant to an agreement of the parties, a surcharge of $100.00 shall be assessed against the defendant and distributed as mandated by PFA Act 23 Pa.C.S. 6101, effective May 9, 2006.)
THE PROTHONTARY SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO ENTER ANY SUIT, ACTION, ORDER OF THE COURT OR JUDGMENT THEREON OR PERFORM ANY SERVICE WHATSOEVER UNTIL THE REQUISTE FEE IS PAID.
A-ABUSE	C-CUSTODY	D-DIVORCE	Y-ALIMONY
E-INJUNCTION OR EQUITY	G-GENETIC TESTING	Q-EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION	R-COUNSEL FEES

The Office of the Prothonotary
Judith Reiss, Prothonotary
Patricia Zimmerman, First Deputy
Randall Flager, Esq., Solicitor
Bucks County Justice Center
100 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
Phone: 215-348-6191
Fax: 215-348-6184