Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Cambria County

Where is the Cambria County Prothonotary's Office that files mechanic liens?

You can file your mechanic liens in person at the Cambria County Prothonotary’s Office located at:

200 South Center St.
Ebensburg, PA 15931

Phone: (814) 472-1638
Fax: (814) 472-5632

What is Cambria County's Recording Backlog?

The Cambria County Prothonotary’s Office does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog.

Should I file my mechanics lien in Cambria County?

If your construction project is located in Cambria County, then yes, you should file your lien here.

What are the margin & page size requirements to file a lien in Cambria County?

What are the filing fees to record a mechanics lien in Cambria County?

The Cambria County Prothonotary’s recording fees are as follows:

Lien Fees

COMMONWEALTH LIENS: $9.00
MECHANICS LIEN/MUNICIPAL LIEN: $10.50
SUGGUESTION OF NONPAYMENT: $9.50
FEDERAL TAX LIEN: $9.00
SATISFACTION OF FEDERAL TAX LIEN: $5.00
SATISFACTION OF COMMONWEALTH LIEN: $5.50
MECHANICS LIEN (WAIVER, NO LIEN, STIPULATION OF LIEN, ETC.): $23.00

Copy Fees

PHOTOCOPIES (PER PAGE): $0.25
FAX COPIES (PER PAGE): $0.50
CERTIFICATION OR EXEMPLIFICATION OF RECORD ISSUED FROM THIS COUNTY: $10.50

How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from the Cambria County Prothonotary's Office?

You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person at the Cambria County Prothonotary’s Office located at:

200 South Center St.
Ebensburg, PA 15931

Phone: (814) 472-1638
Fax: (814) 472-5632

Copy fees are as follows:

Photocopies (per page): $0.25
Fax Copies (per page): $0.50
Certification or Exemplification of Record: $10.50