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Lancaster County Birth Records
To search Lancaster County Birth Records online, use the state’s main birth file. This is a great tool to look up old birth facts. Start by typing in a first or last name. You can also add both. Then hit search.
When your results show, pick a match. Click to see birth info like when and where the child was born. You’ll also find the names of the mom and dad.
If you can’t find the right file, don’t stress. Help is close. Reach out to the state or county staff. They can help you find what you need.
Pennsylvania State Archives
Address: 350 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 783-3281
or
Lancaster County Archives
Address: 150 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: (717) 299-8319
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Official Lancaster County Birth Records Resources
| Agency Details | Description |
|---|---|
| PA Division of Vital Records PO Box 1528 New Castle PA 16103 1528 724 656 3100 | Main place for birth certs in PA since 1906 Part of state health dept Gives out new and old birth docs Send form by mail or use their site |
| Lancaster County Gov Center 150 N Queen St Lancaster PA 17603 717 299 8000 | Main office for county people Helps with local birth files and record needs Can ask for copies and data from past or now |
| Lancaster County Archives 150 N Queen St Lancaster PA 17603 717 299 8000 | Has old birth docs and data Good for fam trees or court use Files from way back live here |
| PA State Archives PO Box 1528 New Castle PA 16103 1528 724 656 3100 | State has old birth logs for years 1906 to 1919 Use for fam story or to prove age Online scan tools may help |
| City of Lancaster Office 150 N Queen St Lancaster PA 17603 717 299 8000 | Main city site But birth files still go through county or state Can ask here if not sure |
| Ephrata Borough Office 124 S State St Ephrata PA 17522 717 738 9222 | Local office for folks in Ephrata No birth files made here But can help guide where to send or look |
| Lititz Borough Office Lititz PA 17543 | No main file office for births here Go to county or state to get docs Still helps with town info |
| Manheim Borough Office 15 E High St Manheim PA 17545 717 665 2461 | For open logs or town forms Birth files from state or county Town can point where to start |
| Mount Joy Borough Office Mount Joy PA 17552 | Small town site Birth files go through county or state groups Good place for help if lost |