Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Westmoreland County

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

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

2 N Main St
Ste 501
Greensburg, PA 15601

Ph: (724) 830-3502

Hours:
Monday-Friday:
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

What is Westmoreland County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Westmoreland County?

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

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

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

The Westmoreland County Prothonotary’s Office only accepts cash, money orders or credit card payments. They do not accept personal checks.

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

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

Lien Fees
Claim Mechanic’s Lien: $76.50
SCI FIA SUR Mechanics Lien: $33.00
Fed Tax Lien – Correction: $35.75
Fed Tax Lien – Discharge: $11.00
Municipal Claim: $76.00
No Lien: $67.25
Postponement Lien: $11.00
Release of Federal Tax Lien: $11.00
Release of Lien: $11.00

Copy Fees

Copies – Case Folder Copies per Page: $0.75
Copies – Computer Printout per Page: $1.25
Copies – Docket Copies per Page: $2.25
Certificate: $6.50
Certificate of Discharge of Property from Federal Tax Lien: $11.00
Certified Copy of Lien: $36.25
Certification of Docket Entry: $22.00
Certified Copy of Docket Entries: $22.00

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

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

2 N Main St
Ste 501
Greensburg, PA 15601

Ph: (724) 830-3502

Hours:
Monday-Friday:
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

You can also search for Westmoreland County Prothonotary’s records online at: http://prothonotary.co.westmoreland.pa.us:8080/ijems/#/main

Copy fees are as follows:

Copies – Case Folder Copies per Page: $0.75
Copies – Computer Printout per Page: $1.25
Copies – Docket Copies per Page: $2.25
Certificate: $6.50
Certificate of Discharge of Property from Federal Tax Lien: $11.00
Certified Copy of Lien: $36.25
Certification of Docket Entry: $22.00
Certified Copy of Docket Entries: $22.00