Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Indiana County

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

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

Indiana County Courthouse
1st Floor
825 Philadelphia St.
Indiana, PA 15701-3973

Phone: (724) 465-3855
Fax: (724) 465-3968
Email: pcc@indianacountypa.gov

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Closed Holidays

What is Indiana County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Indiana County?

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

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

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

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

Lien Fees

Liens: $25.00
Municipal, State, and Federal: $25.00
Mechanics Liens: $25.00
No-Lien Agreements: $25.00
Release of Lien: $10.00
Suggestion of Non-Payment (reviving a lien): $25.00

Copy Fees

Copies: $0.25 JUDGMENTS: (original plus one copy; stamped, addressed envelope for each defendant)
Certified Copies of Filings: $5.00

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

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

Indiana County Courthouse
1st Floor
825 Philadelphia St.
Indiana, PA 15701-3973

Phone: (724) 465-3855
Fax: (724) 465-3968
Email: pcc@indianacountypa.gov

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Closed Holidays

Copy fees are as follows:

Copies: $0.25
Certified Copies of Filings: $5.00

You can also search for Indiana County Prothonotary’s records online at: http://208.103.127.100/prothpub

You can electronically access the public, civil case information of the office for a steady
monthly fee. On your initial subscription, there is no charge during the month you sign-up. A monthly charge of $25 per month (billed quarterly) begins on the first full month. Online subscriptions are 3-month minimum. There is an additional $25 charge to re-activate a lapsed subscription.