Frequently Asked Questions

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Sheriff's Office

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  • You may find it on our website under the Real Estate Sales page.

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  • Service of a complaint or summons for one defendant located in Cumberland County requires a deposit fee of $100. Service of more than one defendant or service upon a defendant located outside Cumberland County requires a deposit of at least $150. A Service Request Form is available on the Sheriff's Office website.
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Sheriff's Real Estate Sales

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  • Sheriff's Sales of real estate are regularly scheduled four times per year (March, June, September and December). And all of our sales are held at 10:00 AM

    In addition to the listed quarterly sale dates, a Monthly Continuance Sale of Real Estate is scheduled for each calendar month in the year in order to provide the Mortgage Companies overflow dates to accommodate extenuating legal circumstances related to the sales. 

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  • The sale is conducted in the Cumberland County Courthouse. The specific room location will be posted at every entrance to the courthouse; or Deputies posted at each entrance may direct you to the room.
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  • The sales are advertised on our Website under the Real Estate Section for three consecutive Fridays prior to the Real Estate Sale. The first advertisement is approximately thirty days prior to the sale date. 

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  • The property is sold "sight unseen." The property is not available for inspection.
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  • The plaintiff in each civil action has been issued a judgment against the owner. In most cases, the plaintiff is a mortgage company who has not received mortgage payments from the owner of the property. The Sheriff's Sale process allows the plaintiff to either recover the judgment amount plus costs, or receive a deed to the property.
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  • As the staff of the Sheriff's Office is unable to provide legal advice regarding judgments or liens and the responsibility of the purchaser to the judgments or liens, we strongly suggest that any party interested in bidding on a property consult with an attorney.
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  • All bidders are required to register with a representative of the Sheriff's Office and sign a terms and conditions agreement. A photo identification is required to register. Registration is held the day of the sale. It is recommended that you appear at the sale approximately one half hour prior to the start to register. You may view the terms and conditions agreement by using the left hand link "terms and conditions." After registering, you will be given a number to use for bidding. The property will be sold by an auctioneer.
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  • The auctioneer will begin the bidding at $1.00. The property will be sold to the highest bidder.
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Sheriff's Firearms

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  • Yes, but do to the complexity of other state’s LTC statutes, the investigation period may require the full 45 days afforded by 18 Pa.C.S.A §6109(e)(1) Issuance of license.
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  • You will need to reapply in the County where you reside, only when your Cumberland County permit expires.
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  • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and reside in Cumberland County.
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  • No. The application must be returned in person to the Sheriff's Office.
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  • A License to Carry Firearms is valid for a period of 5 years.
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  • The license fee is $20.00. Cash, check, money order or Credit/Debit payments are accepted. This fee is collected when you submit your application for processing. When applying online the fee is $25.00

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      • After a complete criminal history check has been made and your application has been approved, your license will be issued while you wait. Assuming approval, this process can be as short as 15 minutes but can be up to 45 days. When you receive your license, please carry it with you while in possession of a firearm at all times. This license is valid for a period of five years only in the State of Pennsylvania.
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  • You will be required to show photo identification, preferably your current driver’s license or a photo identification card issued by PennDOT, with correct address. You will also need to bring the required fee (cash, money order, certified check or Credit/Debit card (accepted in office only).

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  • An individual who is 21 years of age or older may apply for a License to Carry Firearms by submitting a completed application to their local Sheriff’s Office along with the required fee. The Sheriff has 45 days to conduct an investigation to determine an individual’s eligibility to be issued a license. The issuance of a License to Carry Firearms allows individuals to carry a firearm concealed on or about their person, or in a vehicle throughout this Commonwealth. An individual who is 18 years of age or older and is licensed to hunt, trap, or fish, or who has been issued a permit relating to hunting dogs, may apply for a Sportsman’s Permit by submitting a completed application along with the required fee to the County Treasurer’s Office. The permit shall be issued immediately and be valid for a period of five years from the date of issue for any “legal firearm,” when carried in conjunction with a valid hunting, fur taking or fishing license, or permit relating to hunting dogs. The issuance of a Sportsman's Firearm Permit allows the individual to carry a firearm if such persons are actually hunting, taking furbearers or fishing, or are going to the places where they desire to hunt, take furbearers or fish, or returning from such places.
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  • Yes, there are states that Pennsylvania has firearms license reciprocity with. For a list of those states visit
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  • A license to carry firearms is required to carry a handgun in a vehicle, except in certain situations. An unloaded, securely wrapped handgun may be carried without a license when changing residences, when going to and from target practice, or to and from one’s home to a vacation or recreational home. Rifles and shotguns may be carried in a vehicle as long as they are unloaded.
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  • Your License to Carry Firearms does not exempt you from obeying any local statutes or ordinances governing behavior with firearms. Some examples of places where your License to Carry Firearms does not authorize you to carry your firearm are: On federal court facilities, court facilities, school district property, and any other place which is prohibited by state law to carry a firearm. Also, you are prohibited to carry a firearm on any private property which has a written policy prohibiting firearms on the premises.
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  • Handgun transfers must take place through a Pennsylvania Licensed Firearms Dealer. Handgun transfers between spouses, parents and children, and grandparents and grandchildren do not need to go through a Pennsylvania Licensed Firearms Dealer.
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  • Pennsylvania Law does not require private transfers of long guns to be conducted through a Pennsylvania Licensed Firearms Dealer. It is against the law to sell/transfer a firearm to an individual who you know is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
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  • You will need to appear in person at the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Firearms and Licensing division to complete an application for a License to Sell Precious Metals. The fee to apply is $50.00 (payment is to be made by cash, check or money order; credit cards are not accepted). The License is good for one year.
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