Prothonotary's Office

***IMPORTANT***

Most of our renovations having been completed, the Prothonotary Office will fully reopen to the public on Monday, April 18, 2022. The Prothonotary PFA Filing area has moved to the now former intake area directly across from the 2nd floor elevators. The Prothonotary Document Filing area (for all other files) is now located in the former research/public computer area. Our staff is being cross trained for AD (Appearance Docket) and JD (Judgment Docket) work. Prothonotary Docket Books have moved from the old research area to the New Prothonotary Research Room (formerly the file storage room). For entry to the new research room, please proceed to the Document Filing area and a staff member will be happy to assist you. Thank you for your continued patience.

PASSPORTS HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY DISCONTINUED

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NOTICE - SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

WARNING ABOUT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Self-represented litigants are held to the same standards as attorneys admitted to the bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Representing yourself does not exempt you from understanding and following statewide and local Rules of Court.

Contact Information

Address:

Berks County Prothonotary

Berks County Courthouse, 2nd Floor

633 Court Street

Reading, PA 19601

Phone:610-478-6970

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closed: Federal Holidays, Good Friday, General Election Day and the Day After Thanksgiving

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