LEGALS

LEGAL ADVERTISING

Trib Total Media is committed to helping our legal advertisers remain in full compliance with all Commonwealth of Pennsylvania transparency laws.

A legal notice is an official announcement required by Pennsylvania law to inform the public of certain government, court, business, or personal legal actions. 

Public notice requirements ensure transparency, due process, and public awareness.

Many legal notices must appear in a printed newspaper of general circulation with established legal standing. The Tribune-Review fulfills those statutory requirements in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. 

 

Understanding Pennsylvania Public Notice Laws 

The Pennsylvania Sunshine Act 

The Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (65 Pa.C.S. §701 et seq.) requires government agencies to conduct official business openly and provide advance public notice of meetings and official actions. 

It applies to: 

  • – Borough councils 
  • – Township supervisors 
  • – City councils 
  • – School boards 
  • – Municipal authorities 
  • – County commissioners 
  • – Government committees and boards 

The Act requires publication of notices that include: 

  • – Date 
  • – Time 
  • – Location 
  • – Purpose of the meeting 

Failure to properly advertise required meetings can result in legal challenges or invalidation of actions. 

 

The Pennsylvania Newspaper Act (Title 45) 

The Pennsylvania Newspaper Act defines what qualifies as a “newspaper of general circulation” for legal advertising purposes. 

To qualify under Title 45, a publication must: 

  • – Have continuous publication 
  • – Publish news of general interest 
  • – Maintain paying subscribers 
  • – Be entered as Periodicals matter with the U.S. Postal Service 
  • – Circulate within the geographic area affected by the notice 

Digital-only platforms do not satisfy many statutory publication requirements. 

The Tribune-Review meets the statutory criteria under Title 45 in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. 

 

Who Needs to Publish a Legal Notice? 

Pennsylvania law requires publication for a wide range of legal, business, financial, and court-related matters. 

Government & Municipal Notices 

  • – Public meeting advertisements 
  • – Ordinance enactments and amendments 
  • – Budget adoption notices 
  • – Zoning hearings and variances 
  • – Public hearings 
  • – Bid solicitations and RFPs 
  • – Authority rate changes 
  • – Tax levies 
  • – Public comment hearings 

Court & Legal Proceedings 

  • – Sheriff sales 
  • – Estate notices 
  • – Adoption notices 
  • – Name change petitions 
  • – Divorce by publication 
  • – Civil action service by publication 
  • – Quiet title actions 
  • – Guardianship proceedings 
  • – Probate filings 
  • – Tax sale notices 

Business & Corporate Filings 

  • – Articles of Incorporation 
  • – Certificates of Organization (LLCs) 
  • – Certificates of Authority 
  • – Fictitious Name registrations 
  • – Voluntary Dissolutions 
  • – Corporate mergers 
  • – Limited partnership formations 

Financial & Property Notices 

  • – Mortgage foreclosures 
  • – Mechanics’ liens 
  • – Public sale of property 
  • – Bankruptcy notices (when required) 
  • – Sale of collateral 
  • – Notice of default 

Personal & Estate Notices 

  • – Estate administration notices 
  • – Notice to creditors 
  • – Fiduciary appointments 
  • – Trust notices 

If you are unsure whether publication is required, consult your solicitor or attorney. 

 

Trib Total Media publishes legal notices in the following publications:

 

 

    • – Tribune-Review – Pittsburgh edition – COMING MAY 2026
      • Weekend Circulation – 10,000

 

Our Legal Advertising Department will confirm proper placement based on statutory and geographic requirements. 

 

Legal Advertising Rates

Legal Line Rates

In-column. Includes Sheriff Sales.

  • – $4.75/line Weekday, plus $10.00 Proof of Publication fee
  • – $5.25/line Weekend, plus $10.00 Proof of Publication fee

 

Legal Display Rates

  • – $47.00/ col. inch Weekday, plus $10.00 Proof of Publication fee
  • – $52.00/ col. inch Weekend, plus $10.00 Proof of Publication fee

 

Corporate Notices/Statutory Filings

  • – $6.25/ line plus $10.00 Proof of Publication fee

 

Fictitious Name Notice

One Insertion. Pre-Payable.

  • – $122.50/ incl. $10.00 Proof of Publication fee

 

Estate Notice

Published once per week for 3 weeks. Pre-payable.

  • – $106.75/ incl. $10.00 Proof of Publication fee

 

Name Change Notice

One insertion. Pre-payable.

  • – $105.50/ incl. $10.00 Proof of Publication fee

 

Adoption Notice

Published once per week for 3 weeks.

  • – $238.60/ up to 40 lines, incl. $10.00 Proof of Publication fee
  • – $5.40/ line over 40

 

Proof of Publication 

All legal advertisements receive: 

  • – One Proof of Publication affidavit 
  • – Additional notarized copies available ($2.50 each) 

Affidavits are suitable for: 

  • – Court filings 
  • – Municipal records 
  • – Statutory compliance 

 

Click the images below to view our LEGAL ADVERTISING Rate Card:

 

For confirmation of current deadlines or special publication requests, please contact our Legal Advertising Department at 844-523-4295 or legals@tribLIVE.com

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pennsylvania require legal notices to appear in print? 

Yes. Many statutory requirements require publication in a printed newspaper of general circulation. Digital-only posting does not satisfy many of these requirements. 

What qualifies as a newspaper of general circulation? 

Title 45 defines the requirements, including continuous publication, general news content, paid subscribers, USPS periodical status, and geographic circulation. 

How much does it cost to publish a legal notice? 

Costs vary based on line count, size, and publication day. See the rate card for full pricing. 

How far in advance must I submit my notice? 

Deadlines vary by edition and publication date. See the Deadlines section above. 

Do you provide affidavits? 

Yes. All legal notices receive a Proof of Publication affidavit. 

Can you help determine if publication is required? 

We can assist with general guidance, but legal interpretation should be confirmed with your solicitor or attorney. 

For information or to place a legal notice, complete the form below, email legals@triblive.com or call 844.523.4295.

 

 

 

Legal Advertising Form

Legal Advertising Form

Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Publication - Select all that apply.

Maximum file size: 2MB

 

Our team will review your submission and confirm cost and publication schedule.

 

 

Trib Total Media
Legal Advertising Department 

Phone: 844-523-4295
Email: legals@tribLIVE.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm 

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