Northumberland County Recorder Mechanics Lien Filing

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

201 Market Street
Sunbury Pa 17801

Civil: 570.988.4151
Fax: 570.988.4581

Hours:
Mon. 9:00a – 5:00p
Tues. – Fri. 9:00a – 4:30p

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

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

The Northumberland County Prothonotary’s Office only accepts law firm checks, attorney checks, cash or money order only. No personal checks accepted.

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

Lien Fees

Mechanics Lien Claim, Municipal, Federal or Commonwealth: $22.50
Building Agreements, Stipulations, Waivers, Release of Mechanic’s Lien, Assignments: $23.50
Certificate of No Liens (5 Yr. Search): $8.50

Copy Fees

Copies: $0.25
Copies through mail – 1st page: $1.25
Certified Copies: 1st page $4.25, Each additional page $1.25

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

201 Market Street
Sunbury Pa 17801

Civil: 570.988.4151
Fax: 570.988.4581

Hours:
Mon. 9:00a – 5:00p
Tues. – Fri. 9:00a – 4:30p

Copy fees are as follows:

Copies: $0.25
Copies through mail – 1st page: $1.25
Certified Copies: 1st page $4.25, Each additional page $1.25

You can get the property’s legal description from the Northumberland County Prothonotary of Deeds Office in person located at:

201 Market Street
1st Floor
Sunbury Pa 17801

Phone: 570.988.4143

Hours:
Mon. 9:00a – 4:45p
Tues. – Fri. 9:00a – 4:15p

You can also search for property legal descriptions online with the
Northumberland County Assessment Office at: https://gis.norrycopa.net/NorthViewer/