How to Search Adams County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts. Use UJS Portal for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: Recorder of Deeds.
- Property values: County Assessment Office.
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: Register of Wills / Orphans' Court Clerk.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
CT
Court & Criminal
Court Records - Criminal
Search for Adams County administrative, criminal, summary, and summary appeal Common Pleas cases.
ujsportal.pacourts.us
BZ
Business & Other
Official .gov
Adams County
Adams County, Pennsylvania government official website.
adamscountypa.gov
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Adams County? ▼
Go to the Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts for court records in Adams County. For online case lookups, use UJS Portal — it covers Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Adams County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Recorder of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessment Office. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Adams County? ▼
Pennsylvania handles vital records at the state level through Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Register of Wills / Orphans' Court Clerk in Adams County.
Are Adams County records available online? ▼
Online access in Adams County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Adams County? ▼
For court records, yes — UJS Portal covers Adams County. For property and land records, you still need the Recorder of Deeds in Adams County directly.
Search Pennsylvania by Record Type
Last reviewed: