Liens

PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE PROTHONOTARY OFFICE, PLEASE REFER TO THE PA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND LANCASTER LOCAL RULES OF COURT FOR APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS AND RULES.
 
 **All paperwork for existing cases must include case number (CI-yy-xxxxx)**
 **STATE AND LOCAL COVER SHEETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL FILINGS, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED**
 **Court Administration Office Scheduling Cover Sheet (CAOSCS) required for scheduling a hearing**
 **All fees must be paid at the time of filing**
 **For parties to receive copies, please include self-addressed, stamped envelopes**

Federal Tax Liens

This includes liens filed by the federal government in the Prothonotary Office. To satisfy the lien, see below. Only Local Cover Sheet is required.

State Tax Liens

This includes liens filed by state government in the Prothonotary Office. To satisfy, see below. Only Local Cover Sheet is required.

Municipal Lien

Include the dollar amount, a 12-digit document / instrument number(s), and an address. Only Local Cover Sheet is required.

Waiver of Liens

File the waiver of liens with the property address or legal description. You must include the county, township, or borough where the work is being completed, and the waiver must be signed by the contractor. Include the contractor's telephone number, addresses, and email address. Only Local Cover Sheet is required.

Satisfaction of Liens

Payment is made to the filing party. Once the filing party files the satisfaction, the lien will be marked satisfied; however, it still remains on record. When the filing party cannot be located or is deceased, creating the inability to satisfy a lien, an attorney should be contacted.

**Note: when the filing party cannot be located or is deceased, creating the inability to satisfy a lien, an attorney should be contacted. No coversheets are required unless otherwise noted.