📍 PENNSYLVANIA
Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office
County Government Office · Carlisle
The Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office sits inside the historic Cumberland County Courthouse at 1 Courthouse Square in downtown Carlisle, at the heart of Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| Friday – Sunday | Closed for passport services |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office sits inside the historic Cumberland County Courthouse at 1 Courthouse Square in downtown Carlisle, at the heart of Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley. As the county clerk of courts, the Prothonotary's Office serves as an authorized U.S. passport acceptance facility — one of the most convenient options for Cumberland County residents who want to apply in a professional government setting rather than a post office.
Applicants here submit DS-11 first-time passport applications and DS-64 lost/stolen passport declarations. The office offers on-site passport photo services for a $10 fee, saving a trip to a separate photo location. Appointments are required and are available Monday through Thursday. Learn about all Cumberland Valley locations on the Carlisle passport offices page.
The Prothonotary's Office is a short walk from Carlisle's central business district, within three blocks of multiple parking lots and the Carlisle Borough Hall. Dickinson College and the U.S. Army War College community members regularly use this office for applications, particularly before academic trips abroad.
💡 Good to know
The Prothonotary's Office requires appointments — walk-ins are not accepted for passport services. Online scheduling is available at cumberlandcountypa.gov/422/Passports. If your travel is within two weeks, you will need an urgent appointment at a regional passport agency rather than an acceptance facility. The nearest full passport agency is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, D.C. (~113 miles, about 2 hours by car). Carlisle is the county seat of Cumberland County, and this courthouse location reflects the area's deep civic tradition dating to 1750.