Providing licensing services for recreational settings in Armstrong County.

Supervises the fiscal affairs of the County, including the books, records and fiscal actions of those who collect, receive, hold or disburse public funds subject to the power and authority of the Board of Commissioners.

Provides services pertaining to deeds

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

Record keeping office of Washington County. Maintains records pertaining to criminal cases, roads, miscellaneous records; responsible for collections of cash, fines, and restitution.

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.

Filing office for Civil Actions and municipal, state, and federal tax lien notices. Keeps records of naturalizations, financing statement filed in secured transactions, judgements, indexes to and charter of corporations, immigration records, divorce and custody records. Receives petitions in mental competence cases (mental competence cases, by law, are not public information).

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.

Providing a court system to facilitate access to justice.

Provides information on the offices, services, and programs of Cambria County Government.

Manages the non-judicial functions of the court including jury management, liaison functions to various groups and agencies, personnel and fiscal management calendar and scheduling management information systems, and public information.

Administers the delivery of human services to Lehigh County residents through the Offices of the Aging and Adult Services, Children and Youth Services, Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, Health Choices, Drug and Alcohol programs, Early Intervention, and Veteran's Affairs. The Information and Referral Unit is the entry point for all Human Services offered by the county.

Processes and investigates consumer and citizen complaints with mediation and legal action to request halt of practices and restitution for consumer. Offers consumer education programs with consumer protection kit in regular print describing consumer rights.

Provides therapy, recreation, meals and support for those seniors who require constant supervision which their families are unable to provide, or for those seniors who need socialization opportunities but are too physically or mentally impaired to attend a senior center, Adult Day Care provides daytime supervision and activities which are geared to the abilities of the participants. This service may be subsidized by the Area Agency on Aging.

Provides assistance to address safety, permanency, and well-being issues of children. Includes child welfare, adoption and foster care, and other social services.

Provides health and human servicesn to county residents from infancy to old age. Divisions include the Area Agency on Aging; Children, Youth & Families; Drug & Alcohol; Mental Health/ Mental Retardation; and Veterans Affairs.

Runs the county department and offices.

Offers a wide range of support services to older Lancaster County residents with the goal of allowing them to maintain their independence and self-sufficiency. Most services available to persons ages 60 and over, except for the 55+ Job Bank, Job Bank Workshop and Senior Community Services Employment Program which begins at age 55 and older. Domiciliary Care, Long Term Care Assessments, Ombudsman and Caregiver Support Program available for persons 18 years and older.

Provides legal defense to those charged with criminal offenses and who cannot afford legal counsel.

The Center is a licensed methadone treatment program. Medication Assisted Treatment in conjunction with counseling and supportive services are provided to support those struggling with addiction to recover. Drug therapy and counseling program for recovering narcotic addicts from all socio-economic levels. All are medically and psychologically approved for methadone treatment. HIV/AIDS testing and counseling and TB testing for all clinic clients.

Provides system wide program planning for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, or developmental delay.

Provides general information and connects individuals with appropriate department within the municipal administration.

Assists the community to prepare for, manage through, and recover from any type of natural disaster, security threat, and emergent situation. Ensures that all residents of Susquehanna County are well informed and prepared for any type of emergency we may encounter.

Responsible for overseeing the delivery of designated services to the public and managing other county government functions.

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

Collects all delinquent real estate taxes on behalf of Chester County.

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.

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

Chester County Health Department provides personal and environmental health services to residents and visitors so that they may grow, live and work in healthy and safe community.

Administers the Mifflin County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and Housing Rehabilitation program. Maintains the Mifflin County Comprehensive Plan and coordinates with other agencies in the areas of transportation, housing, economic development, solid waste, and tourism.

Collects all delinquent property taxes/delinquent real estate taxes on behalf of the school district, local municipalities, and the county.

Manages county budgets, property assessments, tax levying, and funds for construction of capital projects. Oversees Board of Elections, Emergency Management, Tax Claim Bureau, Planning Commission, and Human Services.

Administers Lebanon County programs and services. Offers voter registration and election information.

Registers voters and manages elections for York County. Handles requests, such as: Handing in Mail-In and Absentee Ballots, Updating your registration, Applying for a ballot, and Handing in campaign finance. All new voter registrations and changes of address, name, or party affiliation must be recorded and maintained.

Registers voters and manages elections for York County. Handles requests, such as: Handing in Mail-In and Absentee Ballots, Updating your registration, Applying for a ballot, and Handing in campaign finance. All new voter registrations and changes of address, name, or party affiliation must be recorded and maintained.

The Recorder of Deeds office is responsible for the recording and maintaining of all real estate documents in the county of York, Pennsylvania. Beyond real estate, the Recorder's office also records military discharge papers and notary bonds/commissions.

The York County Board of Commissioners is the legislative and administrative body of county government. The Commissioners are responsible for approving the county's annual budget and providing oversight of county programs and employees.



All residents are invited to attend the Commissioners' weekly 10 a.m. meetings, which are held on Wednesdays in the Commissioners' Meeting Room on the second floor of the York County Administrative Center, 28 E. Market St. in York City.

Commissioners:


Vice President Commissioner Doug Hoke. Email: DHoke@YorkCountyPA.gov
Commissioner Ron Smith. Email: RESmith@YorkCountyPA.gov

The Treasurer's Office is responsible for receiving and depositing all monies due and payable to the County of York.

The sale of the following licenses is available through this office: hunting, fishing, bingo, small games of chance, and dog licenses.

Also collect the County Hotel Excise Tax.

The County Controller supervises the fiscal affairs of the County. The Controller's office also supervises and administers the day to day operations of the County's retirement plan.

The Human Resources Department provides a variety of services, both to job-seekers as well as current and past employees. These functions include recruitment, labor relations, benefits administration, workers compensation and risk management, as well as leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, and equitable administration of policies and procedures.

Applicants for non-civil service jobs should submit an employment application to the York County Department of Human Resources. Applicants for civil service positions must apply through the state at www.scsc.state.pa.us

York County Government

On the county's budget and finance page you will find access to York County's key financial documents, including annual budgets, audits and financial reports.

https://yorkcountypa.gov/county-administration/budget-and-finance.html

We welcome you to review these documents, which will help explain the functions of county government and how public money is spent.

Perhaps the two most important documents for understanding the County's financial picture are the Budgets and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.

The annual budgets are approved by the County Commissioners each year and reflect projected revenue and expenditures. Available here are both a line-item summary of each year's budget and a presentation meant to help highlight trends.

The comprehensive annual financial reports outline actual expenses and revenues in a given year, and provide an accounting of the County's assets and liabilities.

York County Government

The goal of the Purchasing Department is to procure 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.

York County Government

Preserves the historical documents of York County and provides access to these documents to the general public. Will copy documents, when possible. Will also handle small research requests through the mail or e-mail.

Some of the records held by the Archives include Marriages, Deeds, Wills, Birth Records, Death Records, and Tax Records. Call for a complete list of available records.

York County Government

The investigation and completion of the death certificate for the following types of death:

• Sudden deaths not caused by readily recognizable disease
  
• Deaths occurring under suspicious circumstance or as a result of violence or trauma
  
• Operative and peri-operative
  
• Unidentified or unclaimed bodies
  
• Contagious diseases and any other disease reportable to the state health department
  
• Sudden infant death syndrome
  
• Stillbirths
  
• Bodies to be cremated, buried at sea or otherwise disposed of so as to be thereafter unavailable for examination. Funeral homes will contact coroner
  
• Computerized death records or coroner's cases from 1858 up to the present time.
  
• Monthly statistics of homicides, suicides and motor vehicle accidents.
  
• Annual statistics of all causes of death within the realm of coroner participation.

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.

This York County Government Office for Row Officers oversees both the Clerk of Orphan's Court and the Register of Wills.

Orphan's Court:(717)771-9288 and Wills':(717) 771-9607

The duties of the Clerk of Orphans' Court include: filing petitions for incapacitated persons and petitions for the appointment of guardians for minors, petitions for adoptions (which records are confidential), the granting of marriage licenses, and records of births and deaths from 1893 through 1906.

Birth and death records of persons born after 1906 are on file with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, Pa 16103. Phone: (724) 656-3100. This office is also responsible in assisting the Judge of Orphans' Court during court proceedings as well as the documents pertaining to those proceedings.

As register of wills, this office has jurisdiction over the probate of wills and the granting of letters of testamentary and letters of administration to persons properly

The Assessment Office shall assess all parcels of real property for the purpose of ad valorem (at value) taxation.

Also administers the "Clean and Green" program and "Homestead and Farmstead Property Exclusion" .

Municipal/current planning provides a multitude of technical and review services to the 72 municipalities that comprise York County. The technical services cover a wide variety of topics from ordinance development to flood plain identification. The review services cover plan reviews, ordinance amendments, sewage modules and others. The municipal/current planning department has the resources and the expertise to provide planning consultation services to municipalities. Short term services can be provided at no charge, and long term services can be provided on a contractual basis.

County/long range planning is primarily responsible for the on-going development and implementation of the York County comprehensive plan.

Transportation planning/traffic engineering provides planning and engineering services that are available to all the municipalities within the county. The York County planning commission is the designated agency to perform all tasks to meet federal and state transportation planning req

Please, use the following websites to obtain the most accurate contact information regarding elected LOCAL officials.

For LOCAL Offices and Officials in: (Please, copy and paste link into browser.)

• ADAMS County: Click Here to be Directed to the Site
  OR cut and paste web site: http://www.adamscounty.us and
  https://www.gettysburgpa.gov
  
  
• CUMBERLAND County: Click Here to be Directed to the Site
  OR cut and paste web site: https://www.ccpa.net
  
  
• DAUPHIN County: Click Here to be Directed to the Site
  OR cut and paste web site: http://www.dauphincounty.org and
  http://harrisburgpa.gov/
  
  
• FRANKLIN County: Click Here to be Directed to the Site
  OR cut and paste web site: https://www.frankli

A Supports Coordinator (case manager) works with each individual to develop and Individualized Service Plan (ISP) focused on what the individual needs to meet their maximum potential. Supports Coordination is available at no cost to registrants.

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 benefits to receive behavioral health services such as inpatient psychiatric hospital, psychiatric outpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient d&a services, family-based mental health services, targeted case management (intensive case management and resource coordination), and etc.

Provides public health protection by permitting, licensing and inspecting eating and drinking establishments, camps and campgrounds, mobile home parks, swimming pools, on-lot sewage systems and individual wells. Operates clinics that provide immunizations, testing for childhood lead poisoning, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and tuberculosis (TB), and treatment for STD and TB. Additional services provide breast and cervical cancer screenings, home visits for pregnant and new moms, car seat safety checks, and educational programs.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits, information, and services.

Provides health services aimed at the prevention of disease, the protection of Bucks County residents from hazards to their health, and the promotion of healthy living. Services range from immunizations to long-term care facilities.

Provides health services aimed at the prevention of disease, the protection of Bucks County residents from hazards to their health, and the promotion of healthy living. Services range from immunizations to long-term care facilities.

Provides health services aimed at the prevention of disease, the protection of Bucks County residents from hazards to their health, and the promotion of healthy living. Services range from immunizations to long-term care facilities.

Acts as a liaison with the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and human service agencies, oversees the administration of all County human service agencies, acts as a coordinative unit for all County contract human service agencies, and facilitates the access of citizens to service coordination.

Provides documents on civil matters.

Maintains and enhances the infrastructure, public spaces, and essential services within the community. Committed to ensuring a clean, safe, and sustainable environment, the DPW plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Investigations for the court and probation and parole supervision. Collect restitution for victims of crime.

Administers Crawford County Care Center, Coroner, Emergency Services, Veterans Services and Human Services, including services for Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, Early Intervention, Children and Youth.

Franklin County Jail supports the counties mission statement and protects the public by providing the care, custody and control of confined individuals who are accused of or convicted of a crime.

Inmates are able to receive visitors. Visitors must follow the procedures as outlined:

General Procedures:
" Inmates on the quarantine units will not be permitted visits. Once an inmate clears quarantine, they will be available for visits.
" Inmates will only be permitted one (1) visit per week for a half hour (30 minutes) in length.
" Visits will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (1800-2100) with the last visit scheduled at 8:30 pm (2030).
" Visits can be scheduled by calling the Lobby, Monday through Friday, between 2:30 pm and 9:00 pm (1430-2100).
" There will be two (2) visits per housing unit every half hour (30 minutes).
" Each visit will be limited to two (2) visitors.
" Only the two (2) visitor phones on the end will be used. The three (3) remaining phones will not be used for

Provides the following services: Pre-release, Presentence Investigation, DAPP, EM/HA, SCRAM, SCRAMX and payment division. Also includes: Sexual Offenders, Mental health offenders, DRC, DUI, Probation with Restrictive Conditions, and Work Release.

The Clerk of Courts/Orphans' Court provides the following services:

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - provides Franklin County residents with marriage licenses. An online application is available.

CERTIFIED DUPLICATE MARRIAGE LICENSE - The Clerk’s Office will only have record of marriages APPLIED for in Franklin County. Certified Duplicates are $8.00/each - Years available 1885-Present
***When calling or at the Office please be prepared with Bride/Groom names at application and exact date of marriage.

BIRTH/DEATH CERTIFICATES - these are kept in New Castle, PA at the Vital Records Department
www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords
724-656-3100 birth/3279 death

Order forms are available in the Clerk’s Office

Operates as trial courts. Major civil and criminal cases are heard in these courts. Judges also decide cases involving adoption, divorce, child custody, abuse, juvenile delinquency, estates, guardianships, charitable organizations, and many other matters.

Magisterial district courts are responsible for adjudicating all traffic and non-traffic citations as well as processing criminal and private criminal complaints inclusive of arraignments and preliminary hearings, the handling of civil and landlord tenant complaints up to a jurisdictional limit of $12,000 as well as parking violations.

Magisterial district judge’s jurisdiction in criminal cases includes parking violations through other summary and misdemeanor and felony offenses including the initial phases of murder offenses. All misdemeanor and felony violations are more commonly called court cases. These categories of cases are filed in the district courts where they are preliminarily arraigned and afforded a preliminary hearing. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing the charges are dismissed, waived to court or held for court and referred onto the Court of Common Pleas.

Locations of the MDJ's are:

Magisterial District Judge 39-2-01: Borough of Chambersburg
Glenn K. Manns
218 North

The Prothonotary's office files all civil documents, divorces, custody, protection from abuse (PFA) and judgements.

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/

Vests with policy-making authority to provide certain local services and facilities on a county-wide basis.

The Franklin County Planning Department provides staff support primarily to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board and the Planning Commission. Staff support is also provided to the County Board of Commissioners as requested.
"The guiding principles of the Franklin County Planning Commission include:
"Promote economic development to revitalize communities,
"Sustain open space and the aesthetic and historic characteristics of the County,
" Protect farms, forests, and streams, and;
" Safeguard our recreational and valuable natural resources.
" The Planning Commission intends to maintain these principles by:
" Providing guidance and sound community planning advice to local governments,
" Emphasizing regional cooperation in planning efforts, and;
" Fostering growth and development that will complement existing infrastructure.
The Planning Commission intends to carry out this mission efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner with respect for the role of local government in protect

The Franklin County Grants Management Department is available to help County agencies and eligible non-profits research, screen, develop, edit, apply for and manage a successful grant. The Department is also responsible for the application process for some of the County-issued requests for proposals. Information about available grants can be found online at their website.

The Franklin County Archives is dedicated to safeguarding and preserving its history and heritage as well as providing the public with access to the documents and records pertaining to the history, administration and operation of the County.

Franklin County GIS manages the county's geospatial capabilities and tools, i.e., interactive reference mapping and spatial (map-based) analysis, and all data, applications, services and architecture that support them.

The Register & Recorder's office 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 Dept. 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.

Franklin County Register and Recorder information is now on the LANDEX System. You can access Recorder of Deeds online at: LANDEX Remote. Any questions pertaining to the LANDEX System, please contact: (717) 274-5890

Tax Services is comprised of tax assessment and tax claim functions.

Tax Assessment - The Assessment office values all real estate and improvements in the county. We have both counter computers and property record cards where records may besearched and copies of various forms may be purchased.

Assessment and tax claim records may also be searched through an on-line subscription service available at: Franklin County Parcel Mapper Plus available at https://franklincountypa.gov/index.php?section=government_tax-
Payment for this service is made in advance through PayPal.

Tax Claim - Tax Claim collects all delinquent real estate taxes that were levied by the county, municipality or school district.

The Franklin County Treasurer is a uniquely independent elected county official, directly accountable to the voters/taxpayers of Franklin County.

The County Treasurer acts as the primary agent on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the sales of licenses and permits, such as Dog License, Fishing License, Hunting License, Gun Permits, Bingo License, Small Games of Chance License, and Special Raffle Permits. During the average year, the County Treasurer provides licensing service to more than 35,000 Franklin County residents.

Provides a proper plan development, planning assistance and administrative tasks in compliance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

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.

Lackawanna County Government offices.

The Lackawanna County Department of Planning and Economic Development is the administering agency for the Community Development Block Grant Program for 38 municipalities in the County.

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.

Responsible for preparing Complaints and Petitions for the establishment and enforcement of child support, spousal support and/or alimony pendente lite orders for the Court. Domestic Relations will also establish paternity when necessary, locate missing parents and resolve medical insurance and expense issues between separated parents.

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.