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Files civil documents with the Prothonotary, criminal documents with the Clerk of Courts.

Manages the jury system, arbitration system, publishes the annual court calendar; prepares civil and criminal trial list, prepares the budgets for the courts and district justices; annual statistical reports for the court; supervises the district justice court.

Provides flood protection, reservoir water supplies, water science, and information and planning to the citizens of Chester County in an effort to sustain the natural quality, quantity, and biodiversity of the County's water resources. Programs include flood protection, storm and water quality improvement, sustainable water resources management, and water information and outreach. This service does not supply water.

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.

Provides residents with the service of deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, releases, rights-of-way, oil & gas leases, and power of attorney documents. Serves as collection agent for Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax and accepting agent for US passports. Issues marriage licenses and maintains all adoption and guardianship cases.

Provides health services for the prevention of disease.

Provides municipal and county planning services to the 72 municipalities within York County, including technical assistance and plan review for local governments. Services include ordinance development, floodplain identification, plan reviews, ordinance amendments, sewage modules, and planning consultation services. Maintains responsibility for the development and implementation of the York County Comprehensive Plan. Offers transportation planning and traffic engineering services, including support for federal and state transportation planning requirements.

Serves as the trial courts where major civil and criminal cases are heard, and where judges decide cases involving adoption, divorce, child custody, abuse, juvenile delinquency, estates, guardianships, charitable organizations, and many other matters.

A county-wide communications system that provides non-emergency contact with police, fire, and medical services personnel.

This service includes assisting veterans and dependents when applying for federal, state, and county benefits and all other rights to which they are entitled in the most expedient manner possible.

Outreach locations: New Freedom at the South Central Senior Community Center, 150 E. Main St., 2nd Thursday of the month, 8:30 am - 12 noon

Red Lion at the Red Lion Area Senior Center, 20c Gotham Place, 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8 am - 2 pm

Greater Hanover area Family Center at the Hanover Chapter Of The American Red Cross, 1st and 3rd Fridays 8:30 am - 3 pm.

Stewartstown at the American Legion Post 455, 4th Friday 8:30 am - 3 pm

Dillsburg at the American Legion Post 26, 301 route 15 south, Dillsburg 1st and 3rd Tuesday (717) 502-8900

Provides the following services for Franklin County: Records all documents pertaining to land records, deeds, mortgages, etc.; Handles the probate of estates upon death for executors or administrators; Collection agency for the Department of Revenue for State Realty Transfer Tax and Inheritance Tax; Records Military Discharge Records. All documents listed above are registered, recorded, and filed within this office.

Luzerne County election office is responsible for the administration of the election laws which includes voter registration and two elections per year. This office is responsible for all new voter registrations in the county and any changes to current registrations such as addresses, name or party affiliation, and the canceling of voter's records with regards to those who have moved or are deceased.

Uses specialized knowledge and training, along with the latest techniques and technology, to provide coordinated growth and preservation planning for all of Chester County.

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.

Issues payrolls and checks. Collecting county taxes, receiving money for the state and federal grants, and issuing licenses are the major responsibilities. Licenses issued by the office include dog, fishing, hunting, fur trapping, and bingo.

Works with local governments, community organizations, and the public to emphasize regional cooperation, foster growth consistent with existing infrastructure, protect regional aesthetic and historic characteristics, and support a high quality of life in Franklin County. Provides staff support for the following Franklin County boards: Planning Commission, Agricultural Land Preservation Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Board of Commissioners.

Provides licensing services for recreational settings in Armstrong County.

Runs the county department and offices.

Assesses all parcels of real property for ad valorem (at value) taxation purposes. Administers the "Clean and Green" program and "Homestead and Farmstead Property Exclusion".

Lackawanna County Government offices.

Provides deeds, wills, and marriage licenses. Offers assistance in obtaining and gathering any needed documents.

Provides all county civil proceedings that include civil complaints, mortgage foreclosure actions, state and federal tax liens, district magistrate judgements, protection from abuse, divorce, and custody and support actions.

Procures supplies, equipment, and services for all county departments at the best possible price. Procurements are made through methods such as direct purchases with purchase orders, online purchasing, requests for proposals, sealed bids, and the use of the county procurement card.

To continue to provide cost efficient para-transit service, which addresses the recognized needs of the âtransportation disadvantagedâ population of Lackawanna County at the current level of service.

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: Ray D'Agostino, Chairman Joshua Parsons, Vice Chairman Alice Yoder, Commissioner