Estate Planning & Probate in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
There are two reasons people look up Delaware County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Delaware County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Delaware County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Delaware County, probate runs through the Orphans' Court at Government Center, 201 West Front Street, Media. Delaware County runs probate e-filing through delcopa.seamlessdocs.com, its own system rather than a shared statewide portal.
Full Delaware Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Orphans' Court
Delaware County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Recorder of Deeds
Delaware County · Recorder of Deeds
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E-recording
$117.25 for the first 4 pages plus $4 for each page beyond 4; transfer tax may need separate review.
Full recording details →Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Orphans' Court
30-minute in-person and virtual probate appointments available. Online Pre-Entry for Probate Form streamlines the process. Payment by check/money order or credit card; a convenience fee applies to credit card payments.
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