Dauphin County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court
Dauphin County, PA
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Jean Marfizo King
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 Register of Wills and the Clerk of Orphans Court is a joint position that is responsible for maintaining records of wills and inventory of estates. The County Register of Wills and the Clerk of Orphans Court keeps record of court documents, issues marriage licenses, and maintains records on adoption and guardianship of minors.
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
1251 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Phone: 717-780-6360
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee is $100. Signature Requirements: 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