Cumberland County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court
1 Courthouse Square 1st Floor, Suite 102, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Courthouse Square 1st Floor, Suite 102, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013
- Records for
- Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Phone
- 717.240.6345
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Pennsylvania state records
Cumberland County follows Pennsylvania’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $20.00
- Pennsylvania birth certificate fee
- 2–3 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 13,078,751
- Pennsylvania population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
Pennsylvania statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $20.00Pennsylvania state fee | 2–3 weeksPennsylvania estimate |
| Death Certificate | $20.00Pennsylvania state fee | 3–4 weeksPennsylvania estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | — | 0 daysPennsylvania estimate |
| Divorce Record | — | 0 daysPennsylvania estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in Pennsylvania at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Cumberland County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of Pennsylvania.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (4)- ★★★★★Paul KiesowGoogle
Not so sure about the 'orphans' part, but we visited the prothonotary. We had three passports that were handled professionally, quickly, competently, and with a good attitude . . . unlike another place a short walk away that was 'different.'
- ★★★★★Mike MarraGoogle
Thanks for looking after the orphans!
- ★★★★★Diana DaleGoogle
Wanda was extremely helpful in obtaining a certified marriage certificate. She was friendly, pleasant and a delight to interact with.