Run for County Prothonotary//Court of Common Pleas Clerk in Northumberland County, PA

Election Date: May 20, 2025
Filing Deadline: Mar 11, 2025

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Election Details

Office level: county
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: N/A
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: N/A
Filing period: Feb 18, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025
Positions:
Northumberland County Prothonotary
Northumberland County Prothonotary

Job description

The county Prothonotary is an elected row officer responsible for official documents related to civil and family matters in local courts. Legal documents recorded can include appeals, equity, divorce, executions, final orders, judgments, liens or subpoenas. The Prothonotary also processes appeals from lower courts to the appellate courts.

Eligibility requirements

All persons elected to any county office must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of the county for at least one year prior to their election.

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FAQ

How often is County Prothonotary//Court of Common Pleas Clerk elected?

The position of County Prothonotary//Court of Common Pleas Clerk is typically elected every 4 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Northumberland County, PA?

Filing fee is $100. Petition signature Requirements: 100

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.

Where is the filing office?

320 N Second Street, Suite 1, Sunbury Pa 17801.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 570-988-4208.

How do I get started running for County Prothonotary//Court of Common Pleas Clerk?

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Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County Prothonotary//Court of Common Pleas Clerk includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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