Wills and Orphans

Video Conferencing

The Probate section is now offering Video Conferencing(PDF, 117KB) for Administration of Oaths before the Register.

Court-Appointed Guardians

The Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is offering a series of online workshops that show court-appointed guardians how to use the new Guardianship Tracking System (GTS). The GTS makes it possible for guardians of adult incapacitated persons to file inventory and annual reports online from any internet-accessible computer.

GTS Workshop Schedule: Spring 2025
Increase in fees(PDF, 332KB) for the Court-Appointed Guardians of Medicaid Recipient Incapacitated Persons

Online Filing and Retrieval

Probate Fees

Marriage License Application

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Genealogical Research

Find genealogical information to support family background and other historical investigations.

Fees

Forms

Inheritance Tax

Passports

Information about applying for a U.S. passport through Allegheny County.

Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney

A sample form for is available to help you make decisions to record your wishes for healthcare if you are not able to do so yourself.

Marriage Records

We maintain the records of all marriages in Allegheny County. Find out the cost, types of records, typical record uses, and how to obtain records.

Probating Wills

Wills and Orphans Records Resources

Will Search Request Form

Contact

Department of Court Records, Wills & Orphans Division
City-County Building
414 Grant Street, First Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2469
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Phone:412-350-4180

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:30 am - 4:30 pm with the exception of County Holidays(PDF, 86KB).

The Marriage License/Passport Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm April 5th through September 27th.

Note: No applications can be processed after 4:00 pm.