County of Lancaster
Lancaster County Register of Wills Office and Orphans Court
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Register of Wills
- Grants letters testamentary to those probating a will and letters of administration to those who die without a will. (Records are open to public inspection.)
- Collects inheritance tax for Pennsylvania
Orphans Court
- Issues marriage licenses
- Provides applications to persons wishing to obtain copies of birth certificates
- Handles all adoption proceedings. Adoptions are sealed and held in closed court
- Settle estates of minors and incapacitated persons
Eligibility:
18 years or older, 16 to 17 years with parental consent
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (717) 299-8243
- (717) 299-8000
- (717) 293-7208 - Fax
Email Address: acooper@lancastercountypa.gov
Fee Amounts:
Vary, Marriage Licenses: $60 (Checks are NOT accepted)
Intake Procedure:
Walk-In
Intake Requirements:
Divorce papers, if any (marriage license)
Geographical Area:
Lancaster
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County of Lancaster
Lancaster County Register of Wills Office and Orphans Court
Lancaster County Register of Wills Office and Orphans Court