York County Prothonotary
York County, PA
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Diane M. Platts
Republican
In office since January 2024
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Mar 10, 2027 - Aug 2, 2027
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The county Prothonotary is an elected row officer responsible for official documents related to civil and family matters in local courts. Legal documents recorded can include appeals, equity, divorce, executions, final orders, judgments, liens or subpoenas. The Prothonotary also processes appeals from lower courts to the appellate courts.
Eligibility requirements
- All persons elected to any county office must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of the county for at least one year prior to their election.
Filing information
Elections office
28 E Market St, York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-771-9604
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee is $100; signature requirement of 250.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
May 18, 2027
Primary Filing
Feb 16, 2027 - Mar 9, 2027