OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services. For court records, the UJS Portal is Pennsylvania's unified statewide search.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through the UJS Portal statewide
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through PSP's PATCH system
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania maintains court records through the comprehensive UJS Portal, which covers all levels of courts statewide. Pennsylvania State Police holds statewide criminal history through the PATCH system. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Common Pleas filings — are held at the county level.

Pennsylvania has 67 counties. Each has its own Clerk of Courts (for criminal cases), Prothonotary (for civil cases), Register of Wills, Recorder of Deeds, and sheriff maintaining separate records. Unlike most states that lump court records under one office, Pennsylvania splits civil and criminal filings between the Prothonotary and the Clerk of Courts. The UJS Portal's statewide reach makes Pennsylvania unusually searchable — it covers Magisterial District Courts (the local-level courts) in addition to Common Pleas and appellate.

Counties in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 67 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. While the UJS Portal provides strong statewide coverage, older records and some specialized filings may require contacting the county office directly. Pennsylvania's split between Prothonotary (civil) and Clerk of Courts (criminal) at the county level means two offices may hold different records from the same case. When in doubt, call the agency.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026