Lancaster County Prothonotary
Filing office for cases before the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas involving Custody; Divorce; New Suits; Civil Appeals; Landlord/Tenant Appeals; Liens, Judgments and Satisfactions; Mortgage Foreclosures; Protection From Abuse; Change of Name; Mental Health Commitments. Host local Naturalization Ceremonies in coordination with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. NOT A HELP CENTER. Office must maintain neutrality and CANNOT offer legal advice or provide assistance in preparing filings.
Physical Address
Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA 17608
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Voice
Voice
Application process
Telephone, walk-in, mail, e filing
Fee
Vary; See website for fee bill
Eligibility
Open to the public. Courthouse does not permit cell phones in the building, but does provide lockers to store them.
Service area
Lancaster, PA
Agency info
County of Lancaster
The County acts as an agent of the Commonwealth for those functions which are specified by State law. To carry out those functions, three County Commissioners are elected every four years. The Commissioners serve as the managers and administrators of County government, name citizens to boards, commissions and authorities and award contracts. Lancaster County Commissioners: Joshua Parsons, Chairman Ray D'Agostino, Vice Alice Yoder