Filing Instructions

All pleadings are to be filed in:
Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts Office
Venango County Courthouse
1st Floor
1168 Liberty Street
P.O. Box 831
Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: 814-432-9577

Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Except legal holidays

Fees

Prothonotary Fee Schedule

Note: Fees are subject to change.

Number of Copies

For each pleading, please provide an original and copy for service.

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  • Service of Original Process in Domestic Relations Matters (PDF) Venango County Local Rule 1930.4
  • Commencement of Action Complaint Order (PDF) Venango County Local Rule 1915.3
  • Custody Appointment of Attorney for Child (PDF) Venango County Local Rule 1915.11
  • Custody Seminar (PDF) Venango County Local Rule 1915.3A
  • Procedure in All Custody Cases Conciliation Pre-Trial Conference (PDF) Venango County Local Rule 1915.4A
  • Co Parenting Seminar (PDF)
  • Criminal Record Abuse History Confidential Document Form(PDF)
  • Criminal Record Abuse History Verification (PDF)
  • Custody Complaint & Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP) (PDF)
  • Enforcement of Child Custody Orders (PDF) Use this form if the other person with custody rights has willfully violated the existing custody order.
  • Petition For Modification Of Custody Order (PDF) Use this form to modify (change) a custody/visitation order that is already in effect in Venango County.
  • Pre-Trial Statement (PDF) Parties shall file this form at least five (5) days before the Custody Pre-Trial Judicial Conference.