Searching Cambria County: what to expect
Cambria County keeps a modest online footprint — just one of the 20 sources below is the county's own; the rest is statewide coverage. Court cases are the easy part: Pennsylvania's statewide search covers Cambria County filings, so start at the Pennsylvania court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. The standout local source is cambriacountypa.gov, covering general county records. For property records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Pennsylvania property records page cover that piece.
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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 | other services |
| Recorded documents | Recorder of Deeds Office - Cambria County, PA |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Cambria County. Sources reviewed 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."
FACTCriminal 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."
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 Cambria County data."
FACTOnly 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."
FACTThe 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."
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.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
Looking for a person, not a database? Start with the Pennsylvania guides:
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.
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
Court case information for Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Hearing calendars on the same system show what is coming up, not just what happened. Judgment and disposition entries here are what background screeners verify against.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | United States District Court
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Court case information for Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Civil, criminal, probate, and traffic divisions may index separately — check each if a search runs dry. Dockets list every filing and hearing, usually enough to follow a case without ordering documents.
Pennsylvania State Police — PATCH
Official Free
Pennsylvania State Police EPATCH — official statewide criminal-history record check.
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.
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.
Troop A - Pennsylvania State Police
Official Free
Law enforcement records from Pennsylvania. It covers this agency's jurisdiction; city departments and neighboring counties publish their own. Useful for confirming an incident entered the public record before requesting the full report.
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
This is the request channel for Cambria County vital records — births, deaths, and marriages. If a link breaks, the office homepage at citydirectory.us carries the new path.
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
Official Free
Court case information for Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed matters are excluded by rule everywhere. Civil, criminal, probate, and traffic divisions may index separately — check each if a search runs dry.
Election Office - Cambria County, PA
Official Free
Voter registration and election information for Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Lookups confirm registration status, party, districts, and the correct polling place. Registration data is public under state law, though how much displays online varies.
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
Official Free
Voter and election business for Cambria County is managed here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at pavoterservices.pa.gov carries the new path.
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.
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.
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.