All civil litigation is filed with the Prothonotary. A few examples include the following:

family court matters such as divorce, child custody and protection from abuse cases.

unpaid debt complaints

malpractice actions

mortgage foreclosures

personal injury cases

equity actions

replevin

district justice civil judgment appeals

license suspension appeals

administrative agency appeals

actions in ejectment

condemnation proceedings

Liens against real estate and personal property are also part of the records.

The office also serves as the passport acceptance agent. Records date back to 1759.

Provides an authorized passport acceptance facility and passport applications.

Provides an array of public library services. This is the first library in Lancaster County to have a supporting partnership with a private organization (Houston Run Community Center) and the first library in the county to be designed as an integral part of a cafe.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location: - Book clubs - Computer orientation - Copy machine, printer, fax - Free WiFi - Meeting room, call to determine capacity - Public access computers

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location programs: - Adult book discussion groups - Art and other special exhibits - Houses both classical and contemporary print and electronic media collections - Informal socialization and formal learning-oriented programs such as book/film/music/genealogy/travel clubs, job search assistance, language classes, research paper/homework help/tutoring, research skills development, test preparation, computer classes - Outside book-drop for after hours returns

Files all civil documents, divorces, custody, protection from abuse (PFA), and judgments. This office is not permitted to issue legal advice or procedures, please consult your attorney for any legal questions. Forms may not be available in some cases. For instructions and forms for Divorce and Custody matters, please use the following website. www.pacourts.us/learn/representing-yourself/

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location: - 18 public computers - Weekly pre-school storytime - Free Wi-Fi Access - Weekly Toddlertime - A "Quick Pick-Up" Window - 24-7 Pick Up Box - Book Discussion Group - Monthly programs of interest to adults - Expanded Children's programs - Coffee bar and comfortable seating - A separate Children's Room and designated areas for young readers and teens. - Used book store open every Tuesday and Saturday - Summer reading programs

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location: - Art exhibits - Bookstore - Friends of the Library group - Garden Group - Meeting rooms which are available to the public for 35 at tables and 100 theatre style - Passport services

Offers public library services including book and magazine loan, computer and Internet access, printing, copying, scanning, faxing, interlibrary loan, and meeting rooms. Passport services also available. Serves as a warming/cooling center during periods of extreme cold/heat.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location: - Meeting rooms available to rent - Passport services

Offers county operations, including administration/human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor. Information on county services.

Serves as the governing legislative body for Carbon County. Oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, emergency services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location: - Children's programs such as preschool story times, films, baby lapsit programs, toddler time, sign language story time, dog day story time, chess club, book clubs, a variety of special children's programs and summer learning programs - Community information - Computer tutor - Electronic magnifier available to people with vision problems - Free music concerts sponsored by Susquehanna Bank, daytime and evening programs are offered - Genealogy room with resources - Homebound delivery service - Internet access and technology programs - Opportunities for life-long learning includes books, audio and video cassettes, CDs, DVDs, magazines, local and out-of-town newspapers and telephone books and large print materials for adults - Special programs for youth and adults on history, health, gardening, travel, computers, nutrition, cooking, decorating, outdoor concerts, nature, family movies, crafts, book clubs, discussi

Maintains accurate indices and dockets, provides security for the documents, and makes them available to the public. Also provides a service to submit passport applications.

Issues and renews U.S. passports.

Provides an array of public library services.

Consists of the County Council, which is the governing legislative body, and the County Executive, who oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location: - Biz Info to Grow (BIG): a program that provides free guidance, direction and an electronic database to assist start-up and existing small businesses - Spanish Language Newspaper - Fax and copy services - Meeting room rentals for 100 - Passport photo services

Provides application for passports. Divorce Complaints are filed with the Prothonotary. The Prothonotary's Office does not have forms. If you want to file the action without an attorney, forms and instructions are available for purchase in the Self-Help Center located in the Dauphin County Law Library.

Provides an array of public library services.

Provides filing, recording and processing of all civil actions, equity actions, judgments, federal and local tax liens, city liens, family court matters, arbitrations, license suspension appeals, appeals to higher court, and applications for passports. Also files and records all judgments, orders, decrees of court which includes sending out notice of such entry to parties and/or counsel in each case. Issues writs and process many other legal documents.

Maintains civil records for the court and is responsible for the creation, maintenance and certification of matters pending or determined by the court, including certain reporting and collection duties to state agencies. Processes passport applications and files records pertaining to divorce decrees. Operates as the filing office for the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas.

Provides an array of public library services.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location: - Adult programs: computer classes, book discussions - Bookstore - Duke Street Business Center: Business reference librarians available to assist business and non-profit organizations with their information needs using print and electronic resources - Family Place Library - Foundation Center Cooperating Collection Site - Handicap accessible PC - HUB Teen Space - Language Line over-the-phone interpretation service - Meeting room rental for 30/75 - Passport processing - World Languages Collection The Book ReSort book drop-off and sorting facility is located at 225 N. Marshall St., Lancaster. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10 am-noon; Sunday, 2-4 pm; ad the first Saturday, 10 am-1 pm

Oversees Northampton County operations, including administration/human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff.