Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Washington County

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

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

Washington County Courthouse
1 South Main Street
Suite 1001
Washington, PA 15301

Primary Phone: 724-228-6770

What is Washington County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Washington County?

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

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

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

Lien Fees

Municipal, Mechanics & Federal: $20.25
Commonwealth or Cert. Copy: $20.75
No Lien Agreement: $21.50
Releases: $8.00
Satisfactions: $8.00

Copy Fees

Copy in office: $0.25
Certifying
Copies Furnished: $5.0
Making copies, epr page: $1.50

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

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

Washington County Courthouse
1 South Main Street
Suite 1001
Washington, PA 15301

Primary Phone: 724-228-6770

Copy fees are as follows:

Copy in office: $0.25
Certifying
Copies Furnished: $5.0
Making copies, epr page: $1.50

You can also search for Washington County Prothonotary’s records online at: http://ers.washingtoncourts.us/ers/