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Adams County, PA Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce Records

Birth and death records are available from 1906 to the present from the Division of Vital Records in New Castle. See http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/birth_certificates/14121 and http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/death_certificates/14122 for additional information. Forms are available at the Clerk of Courts Office in Gettysburg, which also has birth and death records for the periods 1852-1855 and 1893-1905. Marriage and divorce certificates may be obtained from the Adams County Courthouse (http://www.adamscounty.us/) in Gettysburg. Vital records are available to qualified applicants and with proper identification for a fee. Fees for copies of records vary according to the documents required. Adams County was named in honor of John Adams, second President of the United States.

Adams County Recorder Office - Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records

Adams County Prothonotary
117 Baltimore St, Rm 104
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Hours of Operation: 8AM-4:30PM EST
Website
Phone: 717-337-9834
Fax: 717-334-0532
Recording Officer: Prothonotary
Note: See Recorder for real estate records.

Adams County Recorder
117 Baltimore St, Rm 102
County Courthouse
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2398
Hours of Operation: 8AM-4:30PM EST
Website
Phone: 717-337-9826
Fax: 717-334-1758
Real Estate: 717-334-9826
Assessor: 717-337-9837
Treasurer: 717-337-9833
Appraiser: 717-337-9823
Elections: 717-334-6781 x436
Recording Officer: County Recorder of Deeds
Note: No tax liens filed here.
Assessor Fax: 717-334-2091
Assessor Website
Assessor Address: 117 Baltimore St, Rm 202