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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
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.

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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

  • Feb
    11
    Event
    Register Sabatina at Nativity BVM Senior Center
    10:30 am to 11:30 am
    3255 Belgrade St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
    Event

    Register Sabatina at Nativity BVM Senior Center

    February 11, 2026
    10:30 am to 11:30 am, 1 hour
    3255 Belgrade St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
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  • Feb
    12
    Event
    Register Sabatina at Center at Journey's Way Seniors
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Journey's Way, 403 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 19128, USA
    Event

    Register Sabatina at Center at Journey's Way Seniors

    February 12, 2026
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, 1 hour
    Journey's Way, 403 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 19128, USA
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  • Feb
    14
    Event
    19th Police District Black History Event
    11:00 am to 3:00 pm
    Hagan Arena, 2450 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA
    Event

    19th Police District Black History Event

    February 14, 2026
    11:00 am to 3:00 pm, 4 hours
    Hagan Arena, 2450 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA
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  • Feb
    18
    Event
    Philadelphia Senior Center-Allegheny ROW presentation
    10:00 am to 11:00 am
    1900 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
    Event

    Philadelphia Senior Center-Allegheny ROW presentation

    February 18, 2026
    10:00 am to 11:00 am, 1 hour
    1900 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
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  • Feb
    19
    Event
    Councilmember Driscoll's Office Hours
    9:00 am to 1:00 pm
    7552 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
    Event

    Councilmember Driscoll's Office Hours

    February 19, 2026
    9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hours
    7552 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
    map
    Speak with Register of Wills staff about wills, probate, marriage licenses, and clearing the title of your home.
  • Feb
    19
    Event
    Wills Presentation with Crusade 2 Save A Life Team
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    4340 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
    Event

    Wills Presentation with Crusade 2 Save A Life Team

    February 19, 2026
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    4340 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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  • Feb
    21
    Event
    Tasker Street Missionary Baptist Church Wills Presentation
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    2008 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
    Event

    Tasker Street Missionary Baptist Church Wills Presentation

    February 21, 2026
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    2008 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
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    Address: Tasker Street Missionary Baptist Church, 2008 -10 Tasker Street, Philadelphia, PA  19145
  • Feb
    21
    Event
    Love Day at Garden of Prayer Resource Fair
    12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    2217 N 29th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
    Event

    Love Day at Garden of Prayer Resource Fair

    February 21, 2026
    12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 4 hours
    2217 N 29th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
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  • Feb
    24
    Event
    A Will to Preserve Black Legacy Hosted by The Office of Register of Wills John Sabatina and Councilmember At-Large Nicolas O’Rourke
    6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
    Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
    Event

    A Will to Preserve Black Legacy Hosted by The Office of Register of Wills John Sabatina and Councilmember At-Large Nicolas O’Rourke

    February 24, 2026
    6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, 2 hours
    Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
    map
    Join us as we bridge Black history, civic education, and practical estate planning by highlighting the enduring legacy of Mother Bethel AME Church and providing accessible resources from the Register of Wills that encourage proactive planning and community trust.
  • Feb
    25
    Event
    Let's See If We Can Help
    5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA
    Event

    Let's See If We Can Help

    February 25, 2026
    5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 3 hours
    5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA
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  • Feb
    28
    Event
    Build a Will Event
    12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Christian Tabernacle Church of Philadelphia COGIC, 1526 W Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
    Event

    Build a Will Event

    February 28, 2026
    12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 2 hours
    Christian Tabernacle Church of Philadelphia COGIC, 1526 W Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
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  • Mar
    4
    Event
    Neighborhood Office Hours at NCAC 7, Rivera Rec
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Rivera Recreation Center, 3201 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
    Event

    Neighborhood Office Hours at NCAC 7, Rivera Rec

    March 4, 2026
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    Rivera Recreation Center, 3201 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
    map
  • Mar
    5
    Event
    Councilmember Driscoll's Office Hours
    9:00 am to 1:00 pm
    7552 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
    Event

    Councilmember Driscoll's Office Hours

    March 5, 2026
    9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hours
    7552 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
    map
    Speak with Register of Wills staff about wills, probate, marriage licenses, and clearing the title of your home.
  • Mar
    7
    Event
    Let's See If We Can Help
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Saint Matthew A.M.E. Church, 215 N 57th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139, USA
    Event

    Let's See If We Can Help

    March 7, 2026
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours
    Saint Matthew A.M.E. Church, 215 N 57th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139, USA
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  • Mar
    19
    Event
    Register Sabatina at MLK Older Adult Center
    10:30 am to 11:30 am
    2100 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
    Event

    Register Sabatina at MLK Older Adult Center

    March 19, 2026
    10:30 am to 11:30 am, 1 hour
    2100 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
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  • Mar
    19
    Event
    Councilmember Driscoll's Office Hours
    9:00 am to 1:00 pm
    7552 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
    Event

    Councilmember Driscoll's Office Hours

    March 19, 2026
    9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hours
    7552 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
    map
    Speak with Register of Wills staff about wills, probate, marriage licenses, and clearing the title of your home.
  • Mar
    24
    Event
    Be Utililty Wise Conference
    9:00 am to 3:00 pm
    4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
    Event

    Be Utililty Wise Conference

    March 24, 2026
    9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 6 hours
    4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
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  • Mar
    28
    Event
    Let's See If We Can Help Hosted by Chapter of Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    The Achievement Center, 5521-5529 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
    Event

    Let's See If We Can Help Hosted by Chapter of Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity

    March 28, 2026
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours
    The Achievement Center, 5521-5529 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
    map
  • Mar
    30
    Event
    Register Sabatina at Northeast Older Adult Center
    10:00 am to 11:00 am
    Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152, USA
    Event

    Register Sabatina at Northeast Older Adult Center

    March 30, 2026
    10:00 am to 11:00 am, 1 hour
    Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152, USA
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  • Apr
    1
    Event
    Neighborhood Office Hours at NCAC 7, Rivera Rec
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Rivera Recreation Center, 3201 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
    Event

    Neighborhood Office Hours at NCAC 7, Rivera Rec

    April 1, 2026
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    Rivera Recreation Center, 3201 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
    map
  • Apr
    25
    Event
    Let's See If We Can Help with National Council of Negro Women
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
    Event

    Let's See If We Can Help with National Council of Negro Women

    April 25, 2026
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours
    Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
    map
  • May
    6
    Event
    Neighborhood Office Hours at NCAC 7, Rivera Rec
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Rivera Recreation Center, 3201 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
    Event

    Neighborhood Office Hours at NCAC 7, Rivera Rec

    May 6, 2026
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    Rivera Recreation Center, 3201 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
    map
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