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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Cambria County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Cambria County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Cambria County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
130,108
Population
Census estimate
55,541
Households
Census estimate
$54,221
Median income
Annual household
$110,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Ebensburg
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
1 source
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Cambria County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Cambria County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | IN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Gerald Nesvold and… Magisterial District Judge 47-1-02 Criminal Docket |
| Criminal records | Pennsylvania State Police — PATCH Terms And Conditions - Megan's Law Public Website |
| Wants & warrants | Open Records - Cambria County, PA Cambria County Sheriff Office, PA, Arrest Warrants Search |
| Property records | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Cambria County, PA |
| Vital records | Cambria County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Re… Birth, Death, Vital Statistics - Pennsylvania Department of … |
| Voter records | Election Office - Cambria County, PA Cambria County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | Cambria… |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Cambria County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Recorder of Deeds Office - Cambria County, PA |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Cambria County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Cambria County Records
2026
Cambria County official government portal active
The official Cambria County government website at www.cambriacountypa.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Cambria County court records portal verified
State court system links for Cambria County verified against the Pennsylvania judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Cambria County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Cambria County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Cambria County property records online
Cambria County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Cambria County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Cambria County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Cambria 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 Cambria County Records
❌ Myth: "Cambria County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Cambria County are held by the Pennsylvania state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Cambria 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 Cambria County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Pennsylvania state repository has verified, current Cambria County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Cambria County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Cambria 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.cambriacountypa.gov — Official Cambria County government website
- www.pacourts.us — Court records — official source
- epatch.pa.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- cambriarecords.us — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Cambria County & Pennsylvania Records
For records not specific to Cambria 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
About Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Cambria County is located in north central Pennsylvania. The county seat is Ebensburg (official site: http://www.cambriacountypa.gov/).
- Population: 130,108
- Households: 55,541
- Median household income: $54,221
- Median home value: $110,900
- Below poverty line: 14.4%
- Land area: 688.0 sq mi
- Population density: 189.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 15
- NCES schools indexed: 40
Open Records - Cambria County, PA
Official Free
When requesting information, individuals may utilize the “Right to Know Request Form.” However, this form is not mandatory. A request for information can be emailed, mailed, faxed or presented in…
IN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Gerald Nesvold and :
Official Free
Consolidated County Assessment Law, 53 Pa. C.S. §8842(b)(1)(i), in determining a · property’s value, “the price at which any property may actually have been sold, either
Magisterial District Judge 47-1-02 Criminal Docket
Official Free
Employers who do not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record Information Act (18 Pa.C.S. Section 9101 et seq.) may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183. Magisterial District Judge 47-1-02 · DOCKET · Docket Number: MJ-47102-CR-0000067-2023 · Criminal Docket · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · v. Randy Allen Lytle · Page 3 of 3 · ATTORNEY INFORMATION · District Attorney · Name: Cambria County District Attorney's Office · Supreme Court No.: Phone No.: 814-472-1680 ·
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | United States District Court
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Pennsylvania State Police — PATCH
Official Free
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) is an electronic public access service that allows users to obtain case and docket information from federal appellate, district and bankruptcy courts, and the PACER Case Locator via the Internet . PACER is provided by the federal Judiciary in ...
Terms And Conditions - Megan's Law Public Website
Official Free
Pursuant 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.28 and § 9799.63, the State Police has established this website to provide timely information to the public on registered sexual offenders who reside, or are transient, attend school, or are employed/carry on a vocation, within this Commonwealth. Pennsylvania's Megan's Law, 42 Pa.C.S § 9799.32(1) and § 9799.67(1) , requires the State Police to create and maintain a registry of persons who reside, or is transient, work/carry on a vocation, or attend school in the Commonwealth and who have either been convicted of, entered a plea of guilty to, or have been…
Inmate/Department Supervised Individual Locator
Official Free
Find an incarcerated or department-supervised individual in Pennsylvania. Use our Inmate and Parolee Locator to find information about state-sentenced inmates and parolees in Pennsylvania. We update information daily to ensure that it is as complete and accurate as possible. The locator does not include private information. Those who are incarcerated in another state or in a county facility cannot be found using the locator.
Open Records - Cambria County, PA
Official Free
When requesting information, individuals may utilize the “Right to Know Request Form.” However, this form is not mandatory. A request for information can be emailed, mailed, faxed or presented in…
Troop A - Pennsylvania State Police
Official Free
Pennsylvania State Police · Menu · Report Suspicious Activity · Troop Directory · Employment · About PSP · Contact Us · Begin Main Content Area · Page Content · TROOP A - GREENSBURG 100 North Westmoreland Ave Greensburg, PA 15601-0436 ...
Prison - Cambria County, PA
Official Free
We ensure an institutional environment which serves to provide protection and safety for the citizens, staff and the legally incarcerated of Cambria County. The Prison lobby hours, and professional vi
Cambria County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The Cambria County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates . Contact details and address here.
Birth, Death, Vital Statistics - Pennsylvania Department of Health
Official Free
Welcome to the birth, death, and 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
Cambria County | Individual County Courts | Courts of Common Pleas | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
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The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania · Translation Disclaimer Disclaimer · Menu Resources Search · Home · Courts · Courts of Common Pleas · Individual County Courts · Cambria County · Watercolor by Kathleen S. Howell. NOTE: The courthouse pictured may be historic and not necessarily the county’s operating courthouse.
Election Office - Cambria County, PA
Official Free
OUR MISSION IN CAMBRIA COUNTY IS TO CONDUCT AND UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY OF THE ELECTION PROCESS SO THAT EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF THE NEXT ELECTION…
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
Official Free
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.
Recorder of Deeds Office - Cambria County, PA
Official Free
The Recorder of Deeds Office provides hands-on access to Cambria County’s land records. We record properly executed real estate documents and process them, collect recording fees and make them available for viewing. We also assist the public in finding information, and we provide services ...
Cambria County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Recorder of Deeds Office Archives - Cambria County, PA
Business, Voter & Other
Cambria County, Pennsylvania government portal.
co.cambria.pa.us
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Cambria County, PA
Official Free
The GIS Center facilitates the integration geospatial technologies, databases, and web services/applications for Cambria County operations. GIS WEB APPS
Tax Assessment - Cambria County, PA
Official Free
The Cambria County Assessment Office maintains and updates property records for the valuation of real property for ad valorem taxation. This includes the management of all property characteristic and
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Cambria County property records?
Cambria County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Cambria County, PA portal directly: https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/gis/.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Pennsylvania counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Active warrants in Pennsylvania appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Pennsylvania State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
How do I find someone in ICE custody?
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (locator.ice.gov). You can search by A-number (alien registration number) or by biographical information (name, country of birth, date of birth). The system covers adult detainees currently in ICE custody.
