Extended hours offered Saturday for various county offices
POTTSVILLE – Sheriff Joseph Groody, Prothonotary Bridget Miller, Treasurer Linda Yeich, and Register of Wills Theresa Gaffney announce extended office hours on Saturday, May 20 from 8:30am to noon.
“To better serve County Residents, I will continue to offer extended hours to accommodate law abiding citizens with the option to apply for a license to carry firearms,” Groody said.”
Thef ee for a concealed carry license is $20 and is payable with cash, check, money order, and credit card (with minimal fee).
Current license holders can renew up to 60 days before the expiration date.
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and must provide a current and valid PA Driver’s license, or a current PA identification card that has the applicant’s current address.
Applicants must provide their name, full address and phone number of two references (references cannot be family members).
“Many changes are happening with hunting and doe licenses,” Yeich said. “I will keep the hunters in Schuylkill County informed on these changes. Please like and follow my Facebook page ‘Schuylkill County Treasurer’s Office‘ as I will post updated information as it becomes available.”
Many of the applications for the Treasurer’s office are accessible on the county website, Yeich added.
Applications for dog licenses, Small Games of Chance and many others are available for the public, and the treasurer’s office continues to handle lifetime and annual dog licenses for the county.
Annual licenses are valid for each calendar year. Lifetime dog licenses are only available for dogs that are microchipped. You must have the dog scanned, complete a dog license application, have the veterinarian complete a Permanent Identification Verification form, and mail all documentation to the Treasurer’s office within 30 days from vet visit.
Information on Bingo Licenses and Small Games of Chance licenses for all non-profit organizations can also be obtained either in the office or online. Small Games of Chance licenses are required for all organizations conducting 50-50 raffles, using pull tabs (such as lottery) and rip off tickets and hosting Chinese auctions.
Your Small Games of Chance number must be printed on the tickets or a label placed on ticket prior to selling. Any use of online raffles and auctions are considered illegal.
Prothonotary Bridget Miller added that, “My office will offer extended hours for Passport Applications and passport Photos by appointment only. Please have your current driver’s license along with a birth certificate from the Department of Health, Vital records (showing both parents name), two checks or money orders. If under the age of 16, both parents must be present. Again, please call no later than 1PM on May 18 to make an Appointment.”
Register of Will Office and Clerk of Orphans Court Theresa Gaffney will offer extended hours 8:30am12pm for Marriage License ($40.00) and marriage certifications ($10.00), please call and schedule an appointment.
You may contact each office directly with any questions. Sheriff’s Office 570-628-1440 Treasurer’s Office 570-628-1433 Prothonotary’s Office 570-628-1271 Register of Wills 570-628-1376
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