County of Lancaster - Lancaster County Prothonotary

Lancaster County Courthouse, 50 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17608

Eligibility

Open to the public. Courthouse does not permit cell phones, smart watches or other electronic in the building, but does provide lockers to store them.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

(717) 299-8282

Voice

(717) 299-8282

Voice

Websitehttps://www.lancastercountypa.gov/Prothonotary

Application process

Telephone, walk-in, mail, e filing

Fees

Vary; See website for fee bill

Service area

Lancaster, PA

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.

What's Here

Certificates/Forms Assistance Court Records Divorce Records Court Filing Offices Child Custody Orders Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance

Providing organization

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