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
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