Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Mercer County

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

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

105 Mercer County Courthouse
Mercer, PA 16137-0066

Phone: (724) 662-7561
Fax: (724) 662-2021
Email: rbice@mcc.co.mercer.pa.us

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Except Holidays

What is Mercer County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Mercer County?

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

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

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

The Mercer County Prothonotary’s Office accepts cash, checks or money orders.

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

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

Lien Fees

Abstract Judgment Arrearages, Judgment Roll, Tax Liens (Comm, Fed. & Mun) Exemplification, Mechanics Lien Claim: $18.50
District Justice Judgment: $18.75
Agreem. To Revive, Suggestion & Lis Pendens: $13.50
Mechanics Lien Waiver/No Lien/Stipulation Against Liens: $20.00
Writ of Revival: $23.00
Satisfaction, Assignment, Release, Postponement, Subordination, Avoidance
of Lien, Vacated, Stricken, etc.: $7.50

Copy Fees

Computer Printout (per page): $0.50
Docket pages (per page): $0.50
Microfilm or Xerox (per page): $0.50
Federal Tax Lien or UCC’s (per page): $2.00
First Certification: $4.50
Each Additional Certification: $1.50
(Excludes copying charge if needed)

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

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

105 Mercer County Courthouse
Mercer, PA 16137-0066

Phone: (724) 662-7561
Fax: (724) 662-2021
Email: rbice@mcc.co.mercer.pa.us

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Except Holidays

Copy fees are as follows:

Computer Printout (per page): $0.50
Docket pages (per page): $0.50
Microfilm or Xerox (per page): $0.50
Federal Tax Lien or UCC’s (per page): $2.00
First Certification: $4.50
Each Additional Certification: $1.50
(Excludes copying charge if needed)