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  1. Andrew E. Spade


    Prothonotary

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    CUSTODY
    ProthyCustody@lancastercountypa.gov


    DIVORCE
    ProthyDivorce@lancastercountypa.gov


    NEW SUITS
    ProthyNewSuits@lancastercountypa.gov


    PFA
    ProthyPFA@lancastercountypa.gov


    JUDGMENTS AND SATISFACTIONS
    ProthyJudgments@lancastercountypa.gov


    NAME CHANGE
    ProthyNameChange@lancastercountypa.gov


    NATURALIZATION
    ProthyNaturalization@lancastercountypa.gov



    50 N. Duke St.

    P.O. Box 83480

    Lancaster, PA 17608

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    Ph: 717-299-8282


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    Monday - Friday

    8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.


    Filing Hours

    Monday - Friday

    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


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    4. Liens
    5. Writs of Execution
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  13. Public Access Policy
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  16. 2020 Poverty Guidelines
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  18. Common Pleas of Lancaster County Intends to Terminate
  19. Lancaster County Prothonotary Fee Bill
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      150 N Queen Street (Enter on Chestnut St.)
      Lancaster, PA 17603
      Phone: 717-299-8000
      Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p. m.

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