Pursuant to Judicial Administrative Order dated February 2, 2021, the Lancaster County Courthouse is closed to public access through April 30, 2021. Emergency guardianships may be filed in Orphans' Court in person by appointment. A drop-box is located outside of our office for Orphans' Court filings, probate documents, and marriage license payments. It will be available between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. DO NOT PLACE INHERITANCE TAX RETURNS/PAYMENTS in the dropbox. Probate of an estate by videoconference may be requested. Click here for instructions.
We are currently reviewing drafts of probate documents submitted by email on January 25, 2021. Please do not contact our office for a status update unless you submitted your documents prior to this date and you have not received a videoconference appointment.
Divisions
Linda Vance
Chief Deputy
Email
Phone: 717-295-5907
Email
Phone: 717-299-8242 or 299-8243
Fax: 717-295-5914
Chevy Sigwart
Deputy Clerk of the Orphans’ Court
Email
717-295-2001
Amanda Persing
Inheritance Tax Clerk
Email
717-299-8246
Marriage Clerk
717-295-3533