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1. Where is the Prothonotary Office located?

On the first floor of the Fayette County Courthouse located at:

61 E Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401

2. How do I appeal a District Justice Judgment for money?

Individuals and businesses have 30 days from the date the judgment is entered to appeal. Only the initial form with basic information is provided. Once the appeal is filed, seek legal counsel.

3. How do I appeal a License Suspension or Registration Suspension?

Individuals have 30 days from the date of the letter from PennDOT to appeal. Consult legal counsel.

4. How do I get a satisfied lien off my credit report?

Obtain a certified copy of the satisfaction from our office and take it to or call the reporting agency, and ask what type of identification you will need. The following numbers and websites are the three major credit reporting agencies.

• Equifax: 800-685-1111
• Experian: 800-397-3742
• TransUnion: 800-888-4213

5. How do I get a lien off my credit report that is not mine?

Obtain a copy of the lien from our office, and take it to or call the listed credit reporting agencies:

• Equifax: 1-800-685-1111
• Experian: 1-800-397-3742
• TransUnion: 1-800-888-4213

6. What types of liens and judgments are filed in the Prothonotary Office?

Type of Liens

• Federal Tax Liens
• Municipal Liens
• State Tax Liens

Types of Judgements

• Confessed Judgments
• Default Judgments
• District Justice

7. How do I change my child's last name?

If the biological father's name is on the original birth certificate and the child is younger than 5 years old, you can complete the information on the back of the birth certificate and send it to the Pennsylvania Vital Statistics located in New Castle, PA. For children over the age of 5, seek legal counsel.

8. How do I apply for a passport?

Applications are available and can be processed by appointment please contact us for more information. Passports will be cut off at 4 p.m. You may also contact the Passport Information Office at 1-877-487-2778 or at Travel.State.Gov, or call 724-656-3100. Our offices are located at:

61 E Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401

Hand Carry Passports

Please be advised that an appointment is highly recommended for a hand carry passport. The Prothonotary’s Office reserves the right to deny the process of a hand carry passport on a basis of volume of civil work that the office is experiencing and the supply staff.

Passports (Excluding Hand Carry)

All other passports do not require an appointment at the Prothonotary’s Office; however, we suggest that if multiple passports are needed for a family to please arrive at the Prothonotary’s Office by 3:30. Please have the passport application completed prior.

9. What year do the Naturalizations Records start in your office?

Late 1700s.

10. Can I get a certified birth certificate in the Prothonotary's Office?

No. However, applications to obtain a certified birth certificate are available in this Office. You may call us at 724-656-3100, or you may visit the Pennsylvania Health Department website.