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Register of Wills

Providing marriage licenses and probating estates.

Register of Wills

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
Social

Attorney online system

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

Events

  • Jun
    25
    Vet Fest
    11:00 am to 3:00 pm
    Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

    Vet Fest

    June 25, 2025
    11:00 am to 3:00 pm, 4 hours
    Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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  • Jun
    25
    Oak Street Health Aramingo
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Oak Street Health Aramingo Primary Care Clinic, 3621 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA

    Oak Street Health Aramingo

    June 25, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    Oak Street Health Aramingo Primary Care Clinic, 3621 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
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    Have any questions or want more information on our services? Visit us at Oak Street Health Aramingo!
  • Jun
    28
    Estate Planning Workshop
    10:00 am to 3:00 pm
    New Covenant Church, 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA

    Estate Planning Workshop

    June 28, 2025
    10:00 am to 3:00 pm, 5 hours
    New Covenant Church, 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
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  • Jun
    28
    Health Fair
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Penrose Recreation Center, 1101 W Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA

    Health Fair

    June 28, 2025
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 4 hours
    Penrose Recreation Center, 1101 W Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
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  • Jul
    17
    State Rep. Solomon's REAL ID Pop-Up
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    6434 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149, USA

    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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