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Contact the Public Defender’s office at (814) 245-2100

PFA’s can be applied for by calling the Court Clerk at (814) 776-5327.

Requests for child support can be made by contacting the Domestic Relations section located on the first floor of the Courthouse or by calling (814) 772-5155.

Job postings for the County of Elk can be viewed on our Employment page. Applications can be obtained in the Commissioners office from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

County information can be found on our Municipalities page.

Polling place information can be found on our Elections page.

The NORTHERN TIER ACCESS GRANT (NTAG) is available to citizens of Elk, Cameron, McKean, and Potter Counties. The program can help with accessibility modifications (ramps, chair lifts, etc.). Information about the program can be obtained by calling Life and Independence For Today, (814) 781-3050.

The ELK COUNTY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM (ECHRP) is available to homeowners in Elk County. You must own your home, have lived in it for at least six months and meet certain income limits. Currently, the program is two tier, either entirely a non-repayable grant or a combination loan/grant, based on total household income. Call (814) 776-5335 for further information.

The Children & Youth Services office is located on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex and can also be reached by calling (814) 776-1553.

The Elk County Tax Assessment office located on the first floor of the Courthouse is responsible for maintaining property records in regards to taxation of property and buildings.

Meeting times and dates are posted on the Commissioners page.

Historical information can be found at the Elk County Historical Society located at 109 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, by calling (814) 776-1032, or on our Elk County History page.

The Elk County Treasurer’s office sells dog, hunting, and fishing licenses. More information can be obtained at the Elk County Treasurer’s office website.

Public transportation is available through the Area Transportation Authority (ATA). Contact information can be found at the ATA website.

Deed information is kept on record at the Elk County Register and Recorder’s office located on the first floor of the Courthouse.

Paperwork for filing a request for the DD-214 must be submitted through the Veterans’ Affairs office located on the first floor of the Courthouse Annex.

Death record information can be obtained through the PA Department of Health, Division of Vital Records website.

Information requests can be made at the IT/GIS Department located on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, or by calling (814) 776-5378.

Animal abuse can be reported to the Elk County Animal Control Officer by calling (814) 781-6818.

Protection permits can be obtained in the Sheriff’s office located on the first floor of the Courthouse. For further information call (814) 776-5353 or view the  Permits section of our website.

Information for obtaining Veterans’ benefits can be found at the Veterans’ Affairs office on the first floor of the Courthouse Annex or by calling (814) 776-5370.

Ballots can be obtained from the Voter Registration/Elections office located on the first floor of the Courthouse Annex or by calling (814) 776-5317.

Voter Registration applications can be obtained from the Voter Registration/Elections office located on the first floor of the Courthouse Annex or by calling (814) 776-5317.

Vital records such as marriage license, birth certificates, etc., can be found in the Register & Recorder’s office located on the first floor of the Courthouse.

To report an illegal dump (daily trash, construction debris, appliances, vehicle parts, etc.) please contact the Solid Waste Enforcement Officer, Dave Stubber at the Elk County Recycling/Solid Waste Office (814) 776-5373 or (814) 834-4886.

Suggestions can be submitted through our Contact Us form.