County of Lancaster
Lancaster County Court Administration
Holds court and various offices located within the courthouse.

-Self-help Center (1st floor): Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm and Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:00pm to 5:00pm,
Provides information packets for commonly faced problems limited to civil court matters. Designed to be a step-by-step procedural outline to the legal process. Packets can be downloaded for free from the Court's website.
Topics include:
How to file for custody ($10)
How to modify a custody order ($10)
How to file for contempt of a custody order ($10)
Custody relocation process ($10)
How to file for a no-fault divorce with no property to divide ($10)
How to file for support ($5)
How to file an in forma pauperis petition ($1)
How to file an appeal from a license suspension ($5)
How to file an appeal from a vehicle registration suspension ($5)
How to file a involuntary transfer of vehicle Title ($5)
How to file a summary appeal ($5)
How to file for expungement (ARD) ($5)
How to file a petition for a name
Eligibility: Open to the public
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Marriage License-Register of Wills Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Self-help Center hours see notes
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 299-8041
  • (717) 293-7208 - Fax
Email Address: courtadmin@lancastercountypa.gov
Fee Amounts: Fees vary for self help packets
Intake Procedure: Walk-in
Geographical Area: Lancaster
Facility/ADA Access: https://www.court.co.lancaster.pa.us/160/ACCESSIBILITY
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County of Lancaster
Lancaster County Court Administration
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