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Register of Wills

Providing marriage licenses and probating estates.

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Register of Wills

Services

Get a marriage license
Find and request a marriage record
Request probate records
Begin the probate process (with a will)
Begin the probate process (without a will)
Get help with clearing your home’s title
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What we do

The Register of Wills is an elected position. Our office serves as both the Register of Wills and the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court. As part of our work, we:

  • Issue marriage licenses and keep marriage records dating back to 1915.
  • Probate wills, which proves that they're valid.
  • Issue letters of administration when a Philadelphia resident dies without a will.
  • Keep records of wills, estate inventories, and related documents.
  • Act as an agent for filing and paying inheritance taxes.
  • Maintain the dockets and records of the Orphan's Court.

We can walk you through the probate process, but we cannot provide legal advice. We may recommend that you get an attorney.

Connect

Address
City Hall
Room 180
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email rowonline@phila.gov
Phone: (215) 686-2233 Marriage licenses
(215) 686-6255 Probate
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Attorney online system

Use this portal to enter the Register of Wills' attorney online system.

Attorney login

Resources

Probate forms
Explore a collection of common probate forms.
Fee schedule
View the fee schedule for services offered by the Register of Wills.
Legal glossary
View a glossary of common legal terms that are used in court proceedings.
Request ROW's attendance at your event
Use this form to request that a ROW representative attend your community event.
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Events

  • May
    21
    Event
    State Rep. Bellmon's REAL ID Pop-Up
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    7215b Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
    Event

    State Rep. Bellmon's REAL ID Pop-Up

    May 21, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    7215b Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
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    Join us for a special pop-up event with the Register of Wills at the Office of State Rep. Anthony Bellmon
    • Get helpful information about our services
    • Learn about Real ID requirements, Probate Process,
    • and marriage licenses
    • Ask questions and get answers directly from our
    • team
    Stop by to pick up materials and speak with a representative-no appointment needed!
  • May
    22
    Event
    State Rep. Gallagher's REAL ID Pop-Up
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    8760 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
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    State Rep. Gallagher's REAL ID Pop-Up

    May 22, 2025
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    8760 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
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    Join us for a special pop-up event with the Register of Wills at the Office of State Rep. Pat Gallagher
    • Get helpful information about our services
    • Learn about Real ID requirements, Probate Process, and marriage licenses
    • Ask questions and get answers directly from our team
    Call our office to reserve your timeslot and make an appointment at 215-281-3414
  • May
    28
    Event
    State Rep. Dawkins' REAL ID Pop-Up
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    4667 Paul St, Philadelphia, PA 19124, USA
    Event

    State Rep. Dawkins' REAL ID Pop-Up

    May 28, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    4667 Paul St, Philadelphia, PA 19124, USA
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    Join us for a special pop-up event with the Register of Wills at the Office of State Rep. Jason Dawkins
    • Get helpful information about our services
    • Learn about Real ID requirements, Probate Process, and marriage licenses
    • Ask questions and get answers directly from our team
    Stop by to pick up materials and speak with a representative-no appointment needed!
  • May
    29
    Event
    Councilmember Driscoll's REAL ID Pop-Up
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    7552 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
    Event

    Councilmember Driscoll's REAL ID Pop-Up

    May 29, 2025
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    7552 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
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    Join us for a special pop-up event with the Register of Wills at the Office of Councilmember Mike Driscoll
    • Get helpful information about their services
    • Learn about Real ID requirements, Probate Process, and marriage licenses
    • Ask questions and get answers directly from their team
    Stop by to pick up materials and speak with a representative-no appointment needed!
  • Jun
    13
    Event
    State Rep. Neilson's REAL ID Pop-Up
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    16 Old Ashton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19152, USA
    Event

    State Rep. Neilson's REAL ID Pop-Up

    June 13, 2025
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    16 Old Ashton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19152, USA
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    Join us for a special pop-up event with the Register of Wills at the Office of State Rep. Ed Neilson
    • The Register of Wills will provide copies of the request form for
    • constituents to complete
    • You must provide a money order for $40 made out to the City of Philadelphia for the certified copy of Marriage Record
    • The Register of Wills will waive the mail-in fee, process the requests and deliver the certified marriage records to your representative's office within one week for distribution to constituents
    Stop by to pick up materials and speak with a representative-no appointment needed!
  • Jul
    17
    Event
    State Rep. Solomon's REAL ID Pop-Up
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    6434 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149, USA
    Event

    State Rep. Solomon's REAL ID Pop-Up

    July 17, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    6434 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149, USA
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    Join us for a special pop-up event with the Register of Wills at the Office of State Rep. Jared Solomon
    • Rep. Solomon's office will assist with birth certificates, Real ID brochures, document checklists, and unclaimed property
    • The Register of Wills will process certified copies of marriage records needed for obtaining a Real ID
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