📍 PENNSYLVANIA
Dauphin County Prothonotary's Office
County Clerk / Prothonotary · Harrisburg
The Dauphin County Prothonotary's Office, located in the county courthouse at 101 Market Street in Harrisburg, serves as an authorized passport acceptance facility for residents throughout Dauphin County — including those living in Middletown, roughly twelve miles to the southeast.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, by appointment only |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Dauphin County Prothonotary's Office, located in the county courthouse at 101 Market Street in Harrisburg, serves as an authorized passport acceptance facility for residents throughout Dauphin County — including those living in Middletown, roughly twelve miles to the southeast. The Prothonotary's Office is a county civil court clerk operation, and passport acceptance is one of its public-facing services, making it a distinctive alternative to the typical post-office route.
Applicants must appear in person with a completed DS-11 application, proof of U.S. citizenship, a valid government-issued photo ID, and a passport photograph. Unlike some postal locations, the Prothonotary does not provide passport photos on-site, so come prepared. Staff verify documentation and forward the complete package to the State Department for processing. Expedited options are available for travelers who need their passport sooner.
This office operates Monday through Friday by appointment only. Middletown residents who want to compare all acceptance options in the county, including post offices closer to home, can browse the full list on the Middletown passport page or the statewide Pennsylvania passport directory.
💡 Good to know
Bring your own passport photo — the Prothonotary's Office does not offer on-site photography. Arrive with a printed, unsigned DS-11, original proof of citizenship (e.g., certified birth certificate), and a government-issued photo ID. Middletown travelers making the short drive to Harrisburg may also wish to check the Pennsylvania passport offices page for other nearby acceptance sites before scheduling.