Montgomery County Directory Lookup
Montgomery County is the third most populated county in Pennsylvania with 856,553 residents according to the 2020 census. The county seat is Norristown. This phone directory covers contacts for county government, courts, and public offices throughout Montgomery County. Created in 1784 from land that was once part of Philadelphia County, it now has its own courthouse, justice center, and thirty magisterial district courts. Use this page to find the contact number you need.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
Montgomery County Government Phone Directory
Montgomery County is governed by a three-person Board of Commissioners. The current commissioners are Jamila H. Winder (Chair), Neil Makhija (Vice Chair), and Thomas DiBello. By law, at least one commissioner must represent the minority party. The commissioners' office is at PO Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311. Call 610-278-3000 for general county inquiries.
County offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. The main government center is in Norristown. The Justice Center is a 325,000-square-foot, six-story building that connects to the Historic Courthouse. The Historic Courthouse is under renovation, with work focused on preserving its original character while replacing utility systems.
The Montgomery County official website lists every department, phone number, and office address. You can search by department name or browse the full contact list.
Below is the Montgomery County official website where you can access the full government directory.
The site also provides online services for property records, court filings, and tax information in Montgomery County.
Note: The Department of Records at Montgomery County can be reached directly at 610-278-3441 for document requests.
Montgomery County Court Phone Numbers
The Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas has five divisions: civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and orphans' court. The criminal court administrator is Michael Kehs, Esq. The Magisterial District Court Administrator is John Savoth, Esq., Deputy Court Administrator for Special Courts, at One Montgomery Plaza, PO Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311. His phone number is 610-278-3058.
Montgomery County has thirty district courts spread across the county. An elected Magisterial District Judge presides over each one. These courts handle preliminary arraignments, preliminary hearings, traffic offenses, municipal code violations, landlord-tenant suits, and civil claims up to $12,000. Each district court has its own phone line, which you can find through the UJS portal.
The Clerk of Court is Lori Schreiber. Her office is at the Court House, 2 E. Airy Street, 2nd Floor, Norristown, PA 19404-0311. The office maintains a computerized index and docket for all filed documents. Public access is available during regular business hours. Online searches show docket number, court type, case caption, case status, filing date, and participant details.
The Montgomery County Courts website has forms, schedules, and filing instructions for all divisions.
Below is the Montgomery County Courts website for case lookups and court contacts.
From this page, you can link to each division and find the phone number for the specific court office you need in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Phone Directory for Open Records
Montgomery County provides access to public records under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104). The Open Records office is at P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311. Phone: 610-278-3000. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Written requests must go to the appropriate department's Open Records Officer. Each agency within Montgomery County designates its own officer as required by the law. The county responds within five business days. For complex requests, the response window may extend by 30 days under Section 902. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. If your request involves more than $100 in fees, the county may require prepayment.
The Montgomery County Open Records page provides the request form and contact details for each department's officer.
Below is the Montgomery County Open Records page on the county website.
Use this page to download the request form and find the right officer for your records request in Montgomery County.
Appeals of denied requests go to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The OOR decides whether records must be released based on the 30 exemptions listed in Section 708(b) of the law.
Property Records in Montgomery County
The Recorder of Deeds in Montgomery County is Jeanne Sorg. The office maintains all land records and documents for the county. This includes deeds, mortgages, subdivisions, state highway and railroad plans, power of attorney documents, and notary commissions. Military discharge papers for eligible service members are also on file.
Copies of deeds range from $60.75 to $73.75. You can request records through the county's record request system. The office is in the Montgomery County Courthouse complex in Norristown. Online property searches are available through the Montgomery County property records portal.
Below is the Montgomery County property records search portal.
Search by address or owner name to find deed history, assessment data, and tax details for properties in Montgomery County.
Note: Deed copy fees in Montgomery County are set by county policy and may differ from fees in neighboring counties.
Montgomery County Directory and Record Fees
Fees for records in Montgomery County follow a set schedule. The Clerk of Courts posts its rates on the court website. Here are common costs you may encounter.
- Certified copies: $5 per document
- Standard copies: $1 per page (up to 100 pages)
- Pages beyond 100: $0.25 each
- Microfilm or microfiche copies: $2 per page
- Criminal record search: $21
These fees apply to court records through the Clerk of Courts in Montgomery County. Other departments may have different rates. The Recorder of Deeds charges $60.75 to $73.75 for deed copies. For Right-to-Know requests, the state standard of $0.25 per page applies. Always call the specific office to confirm the current fee before you send payment. Montgomery County does not accept all payment forms at every location.
Montgomery County Contact Information for Legal Aid
If you need legal help in Montgomery County, several resources can assist. The Pennsylvania Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service at (800) 692-7375. They can connect you with an attorney who practices in Montgomery County.
The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network provides free civil legal services to low-income residents. Their offices cover Montgomery County and can help with housing, family, and benefits cases. For child support questions, the Pennsylvania Child Support Program is reachable at 1-877-727-7238.
Vital records like birth and death certificates come from the Pennsylvania Department of Health at 724-656-3100. The Division of Vital Records is at P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, PA 16103. They hold records from 1906 forward. Certified copies cost $20 each. Montgomery County courts handle divorce decrees, while the state handles the shorter divorce certificates.
Browse Other County Phone Directories
Montgomery County sits just north of Philadelphia. Several neighboring counties have their own court systems and record offices. Use the links below to access directories for other counties in the region.