Dauphin County Prothonotary
Dauphin County, PA
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Antonio Carreno
Democratic
In office since January 2026
Next Election
Nov 6, 2029
Filing Window
Mar 7, 2029 - Aug 1, 2029
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
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- 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 15, 2029
Primary Filing
Feb 13, 2029 - Mar 6, 2029