How to Search Allegheny County Public Records
Allegheny County is home to Pittsburgh (1.23M residents) — 130 municipalities including 84 boroughs across 730 sq mi of western Pennsylvania.
- Court cases: Department of Court Records — dcr.alleghenycounty.us — Common Pleas civil, criminal, family.
- Statewide: UJS Portal — ujsportal.pacourts.us/casesearch — statewide court records.
- Jail / inmate: Allegheny County Jail inmate locator — alleghenycounty.us/Government/County-Jail.
- Vital records: PA Department of Health Vital Records — pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records — birth, death certificates.
- Property: Real Estate Portal — alleghenycounty.us/Government/Records/Property-Records — parcels and deeds.
Population
1.23M
Cities
130
Square Miles
730
Founded
1788
Departments
40+
Searching Allegheny County: what to expect
Allegheny County runs a real online records operation — 4 of the sources below are the county's own, alongside the statewide systems. Court cases are the easy part: Pennsylvania's statewide search covers Allegheny County filings, so start at the Pennsylvania court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. Two local sources do most of the work — www2.alleghenycounty.us for parcel and property-tax data, sheriffalleghenycounty.com for the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups. One gap: recorded documents aren't published by the county itself. Use the Pennsylvania recorded documents page for those.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Allegheny County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Allegheny County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,231,814
Population
Census estimate
545,637
Households
Census estimate
$72,537
Median income
Annual household
$200,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Pittsburgh
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Allegheny County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Allegheny County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Allegheny County Department of Court Records Magisterial District Judge 05-2-03 Criminal Docket |
| Criminal records | Most Wanted — Non-Support |
| Wants & warrants | Troop B - PSP.PA.gov |
| Property records | Real Estate Search - Allegheny County ArcGIS Web Application |
| Vital records | Public Records - Allegheny County, PA |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services |
| Professional licenses | other services |
| Recorded documents | Allegheny County In-Person Voting - Allegheny County, PA |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Allegheny County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Allegheny County Records
2026
Allegheny County official government portal active
The official Allegheny County government website at www.alleghenycounty.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Allegheny County court records portal verified
State court system links for Allegheny County verified against the Pennsylvania judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Allegheny County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Allegheny County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Allegheny County property records online
Allegheny County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Allegheny County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Allegheny County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Allegheny County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Pennsylvania statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Pennsylvania state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Allegheny County Records
MYTH"Allegheny County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Allegheny County are held by the Pennsylvania state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Allegheny County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Allegheny County data."
FACTOnly the official Pennsylvania state repository has verified, current Allegheny County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Allegheny County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Allegheny County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.alleghenycounty.us — Official Allegheny County government website
- dcr.alleghenycounty.us — Court records — official source
- www2.alleghenycounty.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Allegheny County & Pennsylvania Records
For records not specific to Allegheny County, use Pennsylvania's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Pennsylvania statewide record systems:
- Pennsylvania Court Records →
- Pennsylvania Criminal Records →
- Pennsylvania Property Records →
- Pennsylvania Vital Records →
- Pennsylvania Voter Records →
- Pennsylvania Wants & Warrants →
- Pennsylvania Licenses →
- Pennsylvania Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Pennsylvania statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Most Allegheny County searches end up needing one of these:
About Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County is located in southwestern Pennsylvania. The county seat is Pittsburgh (official site: http://www.alleghenycounty.us/).
- Households: 545,637
- Median household income: $72,537
- Median home value: $200,200
- Below poverty line: 11.1%
- Population density: 1,687.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 74
- NCES schools indexed: 289
Allegheny County Department of Court Records
Official Free
Court case information for Pennsylvania. Attorneys of record appear on the docket, useful when you need to contact a party. For copies the site doesn't display, the clerk fills requests at a per-page rate.
Magisterial District Judge 05-2-03 Criminal Docket
Official Free
Court case information for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed matters are excluded by rule everywhere. The docket is the official chronology; news accounts and third-party sites derive from it.
Supreme Court Prothonotary's Addresses | Supreme Court | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
Official Free
Case records from the Pennsylvania courts serving Allegheny County surface through this system. It is an official government source.
Departments of the Civil Division - Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Official Free
The Housing Court Help Desk is tasked with assisting litigants involved in landlord/tenant appeals from magisterial district judge decisions in cases involving residential property. The residential Mortgage Foreclosure Program is a collaborative effort between public and private sector entities to address property foreclosures in Allegheny County.
Real Estate Search - Allegheny County
Official Free
The 2012 Base Year values contained herein have been provided by the Office of Property Assessments. The values are for the property as it stood on January 1 of the current year. However, the assessed values are not to be interpreted as current market values.
ArcGIS Web Application
Official Free
Parcel mapping for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania with ownership and assessment layers. Section-township-range searches work here for rural land. Searches run by owner name, address, or parcel ID.
Find Your District
Official Free
Election administration for Allegheny County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. It is an official government source.
Most Wanted — Non-Support
Official Free
Official Allegheny County, Pennsylvania government source (sheriffalleghenycounty.com).
SP 4-164A (10-2025) PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
Official Free
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE · REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
Public Records - Allegheny County, PA
Official Free
Historical records index covering Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Original-record citations, where given, let you order the source document itself. Coverage is what survives and was transcribed; gaps are normal, and what is here can be hard to find anywhere else.
Birth, Death, Vital Statistics - Pennsylvania Department of Health
Official Free
Welcome to the birth, death, and other vital statistics page, the premier source for vital statistics data in Pennsylvania. Use the following links to download or print various vital statistics and reports. At the bottom of this page you will find links to other websites and resources with an emphasis on vital statistics. Large volume of the latest available and historical state, county and municipality data by age, race/ethnicity and various birth-related topics.
Troop B - PSP.PA.gov
Official Free
Office directory for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Fax numbers still matter here — plenty of clerk offices accept requests no other way. Contacts stay reasonably current, but offices move — the phone numbers outlive the addresses.
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
Official Free
Election administration for Allegheny County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. Searching the official side is free.
Allegheny County
Official Free
Official Allegheny County, Pennsylvania government source (www.alleghenycounty.us).
In-Person Voting - Allegheny County, PA
Official Free
Election administration for Allegheny County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. If a link breaks, the office homepage at alleghenycounty.us carries the new path.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Allegheny County property records?
Allegheny County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Find Your District portal directly: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/FindYourDistrict.aspx.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Pennsylvania?
Yes — in Pennsylvania, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Pennsylvania?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Pennsylvania record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Pennsylvania?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Pennsylvania State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Pennsylvania. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.