Franklin County, PA Public Records
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM M-F EST
P: 717-263-5808
F: 717-263-1923
P: 717-263-5808
F: 717-263-1923
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction, Preliminary Criminal Hearings, Certain Traffic, Ordinance
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 717-762-9411
F: 717-762-9297
P: 717-762-9411
F: 717-762-9297
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 717-532-7672
F: 717-532-2506
P: 717-532-7672
F: 717-532-2506
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 717-263-7949
F: 717-261-1849
P: 717-263-7949
F: 717-261-1849
Couriers:
1157 Garver Ln
Scotland, PA 17254
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Scotland, PA 17254
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 717-597-8581
F: 717-597-8123
P: 717-597-8581
F: 717-597-8123
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 717-328-3521
F: 717-328-3527
P: 717-328-3521
F: 717-328-3527
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 39-3-07 - Chambersburg
2038 Lincoln Way E, Ste B
Chambersburg, PA 17202 http://www.franklincountypa.gov/index
2038 Lincoln Way E, Ste B
Chambersburg, PA 17202 http://www.franklincountypa.gov/index
P: 717-263-5820
F: 717-263-4116
F: 717-263-4116
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Court of Common Pleas - Criminal
157 Lincoln Way E
Courthouse Annex
Chambersburg, PA 17201 https://www.franklincountypa.gov/inde
157 Lincoln Way E
Courthouse Annex
Chambersburg, PA 17201 https://www.franklincountypa.gov/inde
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 717-261-3848
F: 717-261-3854
P: 717-261-3848
F: 717-261-3854
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Court of Common Pleas - Civil
157 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA 17201 http://www.franklincountypa.gov/index
157 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA 17201 http://www.franklincountypa.gov/index
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 717-261-3858
F: 717-264-6772
P: 717-261-3858
F: 717-264-6772
Jurisdiction: Civil, Eviction
Restricted Records: No mental records released
Note that the civil records clerk of the Court of Common Pleas is called the Prothonotary.
Restricted Records: No mental records released
Note that the civil records clerk of the Court of Common Pleas is called the Prothonotary.
Register of Wills
157 Lincoln Way E
Courthouse Annex
Chambersburg, PA 17201 https://www.franklincountypa.gov/inde
157 Lincoln Way E
Courthouse Annex
Chambersburg, PA 17201 https://www.franklincountypa.gov/inde
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 717-261-3872
F: 717-709-7211
P: 717-261-3872
F: 717-709-7211
Jurisdiction: Probate
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Franklin County, PA Vital Records
Contact the Franklin County Recorder Office of the County Recorder of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.
Franklin County Recorder
County Recorder of Deeds
157 Lincoln Way E
Courthouse Annex
Chambersburg, PA 17201 https://www.franklincountypa.gov/inde
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
County Recorder of Deeds
157 Lincoln Way E
Courthouse Annex
Chambersburg, PA 17201 https://www.franklincountypa.gov/inde
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 717-261-3872
Fax: 717-709-7211
Recorded Documents
Fax: 717-709-7211
Recorded Documents
Franklin County Vital Certificates
If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.
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Franklin County Population Records
Total Land Area (2000): 771.92 sq mi
Population (2009): 144,994
- Females: 51.1%
- White: 94.6%
- Black/African American: 3.3%
- Asian: 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
- Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.7%
- White, Not Hispanic: 91.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 15,686
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 78.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.49
Housing Units (2000): 53,803
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74%
Migration Flow to Franklin County, PA from (2007-2008):
- Washington County, MD: 1,038
- Cumberland County, PA: 488
- Frederick County, MD: 354
- Adams County, PA: 261
- Fulton County, PA: 134
- York County, PA: 103
Franklin County Records
Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
- Total: $2,875,967
- Construction: $181,228
- Retail Trade: $213,583
- Professional and Technical Services: $126,534
- Healthcare: $374,687
- Banking: $67,434
- Retail Trade: $213,583
- Accommodations and Food Services: $64,542
- Manufacturing: $595,591
- Farms: $57,914
- Government: $495,577
Employed (2000): 62,780
Unemployed (2000): 2,385
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,812
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,026
Local Government Revenue (2007): $259,457 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $176,132 (thou. dol.)
Franklin County Birth, Death Records
Births (2007): 2,035
- Per 1,000 population: 14.3
Deaths (2007): 1,342
- Per 1,000 population: 9.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 12
- Per 1,000 population: 5.9
Franklin County Criminal Records
Violent Crimes (2008): 208
- Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
- Forcible rape: 36
- Robbery: 38
- Aggravated Assault: 130
Property Crimes (2008): 2,571
- Burglary: 435
- Larceny-Theft: 2,044
- Motor Vehicle Theft: 92
Franklin County Genealogy Records
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