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The Prothonotary is now accepting ROUTINE Passport applications by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Doylestown office.
Beginning on Wednesday November 4th, the Prothonotary will resume extended evening hours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for Passport applicants. APPOINTMENTS may be scheduled between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Extended hours for appointments will be available every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Applicants that are not traveling for 10 weeks or more, that can also produce all required identification, photos and prepared (unsigned) forms may make an appointment by calling 215-348-6185.
Please note that we cannot accept walk-in applicants or applications for expedited passport service at this time.
To prepare and print your Passport form, before your appointment, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html Please DO NOT sign your application until asked to do so during your appointment.
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.
WALK-IN APPLICANTS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
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
|