Did you know the City of Philadelphia has its own printing shop? It’s true! Hidden in the Department of Records, a skilled team ensures city departments have everything printed and ready.

What is Central Duplication?

Central Duplication is Philadelphia’s in-house printing and binding service. Think of it as the city’s advanced copy shop. Our talented team works behind the scenes to print materials that help run the city and serve residents.

Who do we serve?

• City departments and offices

• Boards and commissions

• Elected officials

• Mayor’s Office

• City Council members

What we print

Our team can create almost anything city departments might need:

• Community Materials: Colorful flyers for summer programs, pamphlets for free health screenings, booklets about senior services, or announcements for community meetings.
• Official Documents: Each year, we print Philadelphia’s entire city budget – a major task requiring skill and attention.
• City Forms: We print essential forms for residents – from permits to applications – and track what the city uses to ensure departments have what they need.
• Election Materials: We help voters by printing materials for local elections.
• Government Communications: When the Mayor’s Office or City Council shares information with residents, or when departments need materials mailed, we make it happen.
• Custom Projects: From black-and-white copies to vibrant posters, we tailor our printing to each customer’s needs.

Why this matters

Central Duplication saves Philadelphia taxpayers money. Instead of city departments hiring outside printers, we do the work in-house. This way, more tax dollars support the city instead of private companies.

Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality work quickly. Whether it’s 50 copies of a form or thousands of brochures for a community event, Central Duplication gets the job done right.

The people behind the print

The experts at Central Duplication are skilled craftspeople. They know every printed piece represents the City of Philadelphia. They ensure colors are vibrant and text is clear, and booklets are secured.

These team members may work behind the scenes, but their efforts impact nearly every part of city government. Next time you see a flyer about youth programs, pick up election info, or grab a permit application, remember the dedicated professionals at Central Duplication who made it possible.