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+
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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
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 | No verified source — see Allegheny County state portal below |
| Property records | Real Estate Search - Allegheny County ArcGIS Web Application |
| Vital records | Public Records - Allegheny County, PA |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Allegheny County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Allegheny County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Allegheny County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Allegheny County. Data verified 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."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal 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."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing 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."
✓ Truth: False. Only 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."
✓ Truth: False. The 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."
✓ Truth: Partially 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 (All Verified)
- 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:
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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
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
Departments of the Civil Division - Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
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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.
Allegheny County | CRIMEWATCH PA
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The Monroeville Police Department arrested Lattimore, Justin Quinn on Monday May 11th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Arrest Date Issued : Thursday February 26th, 2026 Issuing Authority : Monroeville Police Department Docket Number : MJ-05207-CR-0000136-2026 Reference ID...read more · Castle Shannon Police DepartmentEvent ·
Allegheny County Cemetery Addresses
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Adath Israel (in Kether Torah), Hoffman Rd., Millvale, PA 15209 (412) 621-7918 Adath Jeshurun, Roland Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101 (412) 361-0176 Agudath Achim, Newport & Sherwood Rds., Forest Hills, PA 15221 (412) 241-4677 Ahavath-Achim, Green Oak Dr., Kennedy Twp., PA (412) 331-7302 Ahavath-Achim, Newport & Sherwood Rds., Forest Hills, PA 15221 (412) 823-9200 All Saints (Braddock Catholic), 1560 Brinton Rd., Braddock, PA (412) 271-5950 All Saints, Carnegie, PA 15106 (412) 276-2462 / 348-4415 Allegheny, 4734 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-2999, (412) 682-1624 Allegheny County Memorial…
Allegheny County Department of Court Records
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Search/Order Marriage Records · User Login · General Information · Related Links · Allegheny County · Allegheny County Courts · General Information · Local Rules - Civil · Local Rules - Family · Local Rules - Orphans' Court · Local Rules - Criminal · Pennsylvania Courts ·
Magisterial District Judge 05-2-03 Criminal Docket
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2 Criminal Trespass/Simple Trespasser · ATTORNEY INFORMATION · Assistant District Attorney · Name: John Eric Loeffler, Esq. Supreme Court No.: 331000 · Phone No.: 412-350-4407 · Address: Allegheny County Da's Office · 436 Grant St 303 Courthouse · Pittsburgh, PA 15219 · Representing: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · Counsel Status: Active · DOCKET ENTRY INFORMATION ·
Supreme Court Prothonotary's Addresses | Supreme Court | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Judicial Center 601 Commonwealth Ave. Suite 4500 P.O. Box 62575 Harrisburg, PA 17106 p. 717-787-6181 Steven Rothermel, Esq. Deputy Prothonotary · 468 City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107 p. 215-560-6370 Betsy Ceraso, Esq. Deputy Prothonotary · 414 Grant St. City-County Building Suite 801 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 p.
Real Estate Search - Allegheny County
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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. Allegheny County uses base year ...
Find Your District
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Most Wanted — Non-Support
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Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government Log in to Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Type the name of a federal court to find links to login to CM/ECF – or – search by other information unique to that court, like their contact information, RSS feed, county codes, and…
SP 4-164A (10-2025) PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
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PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE · REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
Public Records - Allegheny County, PA
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Birth, Death, Vital Statistics - Pennsylvania Department of Health
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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
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Pennsylvania State Police · Menu · Report Suspicious Activity · Troop Directory · Employment · About PSP · Contact Us · Begin Main Content Area · Page Content · · TROOP B - WASHINGTON 150 State Route 519 Eighty Four, PA 15330 · ...
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
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You agree to sign this application by electronic means and that all laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will apply. I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS ABOVE. Please indicate assistance was provided with the completion of this form. (Optional) If you check either of these boxes, your county voter registration office will contact you.
Allegheny County
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In-Person Voting - Allegheny County, PA
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Primary Election: Tuesday, May 19, 2026Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm . Anyone in line as of 8:00 pm on Election Day will be allowed to vote. First time and newly registered voters will be asked to show an approved form of ID ...
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.