Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Pike County

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

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

412 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337

Phone: 570-296-7231

Hours: M-F 8:30 – 4:30

What is Pike County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Pike County?

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

What are Pike County's requirements for recording a mechanics lien?

The Pike County Prothonotary’s filing requirements are as follows:

1. Any action or proceeding to strike off or open any judgment shall
be considered as commencement of a new action;

2. Any request for any service such as copies, docket entries, or the
return of any certified or time-stamped copies of any document
MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A STAMPED, SELFADDRESSED ENVELOPE LARGE ENOUGH TO
ACCOMMODATE SAME;

3. The Prothonotary shall not be required to enter or docket any suit
or action or Order of Court or enter any judgment thereon or perform
any services whatsoever for any person, political subdivision or the
Commonwealth until the requisite fee is paid.

4. Filing fees of certain Civil Actions and Judgments include a
charge of $.50 writ tax.

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

How can I make payment to the Pike County Prothonotary's Office?

The Pike County Prothonotary’s Office accepts cash or money order only.

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

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

Lien Fees

Filing of any building agreement, waiver or stipulation: $13.00
Mechanic’s Lien Claim: $128.75
Filing any lien: Municipal, Federal, Commonwealth or Certified Copy of Lien, within PA: $11.00
Filing any lien: Municipal, Federal, Commonwealth or Certified Copy of Lien, outside PA: $11.50

Copy Fees

CERTIFICATIONS: $5.75
Plus copies per page: $0.50

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

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

412 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337

Phone: 570-296-7231

Hours: M-F 8:30 – 4:30

Copy fees are as follows:

CERTIFICATIONS: $5.75
Plus copies per page: $0.50