NOTICE – CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
Based on a recent Florida Supreme Court Amendment to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 regarding access to court records, “the Clerk shall not be required to identify and designate information as confidential, in circuit civil, county civil and small claims court documents. Starting, July 1, 2021, filers will be solely responsible for ensuring any confidential information contained in court records filed with the Clerk is appropriately identified for redaction in these kinds of cases.
NOTICE OF THE RIGHT OF ANY AFFECTED PARTY
TO REQUEST REMOVAL OF CERTAIN CHAPTER 119 INFORMATION OR RECORDS
Any person has a right to request that a county recorder remove, from a publicly available Internet website, information made exempt from inspection or copying under s. 119.071, F.S., or an image or copy of a public record, including an official record, if that image or copy is of a military discharge; death certificate, or a court file, record or paper relating to matters or cases governed by the Florida Rules of Family Law, the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, or the Florida Probate Rules. However, grantor, grantee or party names may not be removed from the Official Records index unless the grantor, grantee or party name includes the street address, such as in a Trust or LLC. Requests must be notarized, state the statutory basis for removal, and confirm the individual’s eligibility for the exemption. To make a request contact the clerk’s office by mail or in person at 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091 or by email at .
NOTICE OF THE RIGHT OF ANY AFFECTED PARTY TO REQUEST THE ADDITION OF INFORMATION TO A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INTERNET WEBSITE
Any affected person has a right to request that a county recorder or clerk of the court add information to a publicly available Internet website if that information involves the identity of a respondent against whom a final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor under s. 741.30, s. 784.046, or s. 784.0485, F.S., is entered, unless the respondent is a minor. The request must be in writing and contain the case number. To make a request contact the clerk’s office by mail or in person at 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091 or by email at .
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The Pennsylvania Judiciary has provided detailed updates regarding county-by-county court operations and proceedings.General information is also provided on our FAQ page.
We continue to monitor developments regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on court operations.
By order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the general statewide judicial emergency declared and maintained in previous Court Orders of March 16, March 18, March 24, April 1 and April 28 ceased as of June 1, 2020. Any previous Orders in this line shall expire according to their own terms.
We communicate regularly with the Governor’s Office and the state Department of Health for guidance on measures to continue protecting the health and safety of court users and court employees.
Contact your local county court for more information or visit their website.You can also learn more about mitigating the spread of the virus at Health.pa.gov.
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Contact Information
Bradford County Courthouse
301 Main Street
Towanda, PA 18848
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Please call 570-265-1702 for appointments for the following:
Marriage License, Notary Renewals, Probate of Estate
Department Description
The office of the Register and Recorder in Bradford County is the official recorder of deeds, mortgages, power of attorneys, satisfaction pieces, oil leases, ordinances, assignments and releases of mortgages. It is also the collection agency for the Department of Revenue for the one percent Realty Transfer Tax on each deed, and the collection agency for the school districts and municipalities. Under the Register of Wills, the office probates approximately 350 to 400 estates a year, and collects over two million dollars in inheritance tax. It is a part of the court system and holds hearings on will contests and anything that is appealed due to probate.
Services Provided
This office is responsible for the administration of:
- Marriage licenses
- Adoptions
- Relinquishments
- Settlements
- Guardianships
- Birth and death records (1893 through 1905)
- Genealogy letters (several hundred a year)
- Deed and mortgage indexes (available on the computer back to 1970*)
*We are in the process of scanning the rest of the books
Fraudulent Record Alert
A new service provided at no charge to alert landowners of possible fraudulent activity on their property. Click here to find out more!
Computer searches can be done by:
- Name
- Date
- Location
- Parcel number
- Instrument type
Turnaround time for recording is about three days. The instrument is received, scanned, proofed, verified, and then it is returned. Maps that are approved by the Bradford County Planning Commission are also recorded here.
Information on obtaining duplicate copies of a Pennsylvania Birth Certificate can be obtained at the following link:
Recorder/Register/Clerk of the Orphan’s Court
Sheila Johnson
Register & Recorder
Sheila was elected to the position of Register & Recorder in the 2019 election, and started her term in January 2020. She has worked as a title searcher for the past 11 years. She is a current member and past matron of the LeRaysvile Easter Star, as well as a member of the Bradford County Council of Republican Women. Memberships also include the Pennsylvania Recorder of Deeds Association and the Pennsylvania Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphan’s Court Association.
Documents & Forms
Information for Online Access for Recorder of Deeds
Register and Recorder Filing Fees
Recorder of Wills fee schedule