Searching Clearfield County: what to expect
Clearfield County publishes some records directly — a single local source below — and leans on state systems for the rest. Court cases are the easy part: Pennsylvania's statewide search covers Clearfield County filings, so start at the Pennsylvania court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. The standout local source is clearfieldcountypa.gov, covering general county records. For recorded documents there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Pennsylvania recorded documents page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Clearfield County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Clearfield County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Clearfield County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
78,132
Population
Census estimate
31,741
Households
Census estimate
$56,982
Median income
Annual household
$118,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Clearfield
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Clearfield County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Clearfield County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | court of common pleas of clearfield county Supreme Court Prothonotary's Addresses | Supreme Court … |
| Criminal records | Pennsylvania State Police — PATCH Terms And Conditions - Megan's Law Public Website |
| Wants & warrants | Clearfield County Sheriff Department, PA Arrests, Warrant Lo… |
| Property records | Assessment Search | Clearfield County, PA Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application |
| Vital records | Clearfield County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death… Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | Clea… |
| Voter records | Election & Voter Registration | Clearfield County, PA Election | Clearfield County, PA |
| Professional licenses | other services |
| Recorded documents | Recorder of Deeds | Clearfield County, PA Register & Recorder | Clearfield County, PA |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Clearfield County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Clearfield County Records
2026
Clearfield County official government portal active
The official Clearfield County government website at www.clearfieldco.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Clearfield County court records portal verified
State court system links for Clearfield County verified against the Pennsylvania judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Clearfield County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Clearfield County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Clearfield County property records online
Clearfield County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Clearfield County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Clearfield County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Clearfield 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 Clearfield County Records
MYTH"Clearfield County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Clearfield County are held by the Pennsylvania state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Clearfield 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 Clearfield County data."
FACTOnly the official Pennsylvania state repository has verified, current Clearfield County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Clearfield County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Clearfield 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.clearfieldco.org — Official Clearfield County government website
- ujsportal.pacourts.us — Court records — official source
- epatch.pa.gov — Criminal records — official source
- clearfieldcountypa.gov — Property records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Clearfield County & Pennsylvania Records
For records not specific to Clearfield 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
The searches people actually run in Clearfield County:
About Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County is located in central Pennsylvania. The county seat is Clearfield (official site: http://www.clearfieldco.org/).
- Population: 78,132
- Households: 31,741
- Median household income: $56,982
- Median home value: $118,300
- Below poverty line: 13.7%
- Land area: 1,145.1 sq mi
- Population density: 68.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 19
Clearfield County, PA | Official Website
Official Free
CodeRED is the FREE community notification system available to Clearfield County residents that will send you alerts concerning time-sensitive and/or emergency information that may impact your area vi
court of common pleas of clearfield county
Official Free
This navigation menu supports keyboard interaction. Screen reader users may need to switch modes to open submenus and navigate nested items · The Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal provides the public with access to various aspects of court information, including appellate courts.
Supreme Court Prothonotary's Addresses | Supreme Court | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
Official Free
Court case information for Clearfield County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. It is an official government source.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
PACER covers the federal side: cases from Clearfield County appear here when they were filed in U.S. district or bankruptcy court. If a link breaks, the office homepage at pacer.uscourts.gov carries the new path.
Election & Voter Registration | Clearfield County, PA
Official Free
The Clearfield County Election/Voter Registration office is responsible for maintaining Voter Registration records and conducting fair and accurate Elections for the voters of Clearfield County.
Election | Clearfield County, PA
Official Free
The Clearfield County Election and Voter Registration office is located at 212 East Locust Street on the first floor of the Administration Building .
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
Official Free
Election administration for Clearfield County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. It is an official government source.
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
Locating an inmate in Clearfield County can be accomplished through several no-cost methods provided by county and state agencies. These free resources enable family members, legal representatives, and other interested parties to verify an individual's incarceration status and location. Pennsylvania Inmate/Department Supervised Individual Locator: The most comprehensive free resource is the official Pennsylvania Inmate Locator maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
Clearfield County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The Clearfield 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
Troop C - Pennsylvania State Police
Official Free
Law enforcement records from Pennsylvania. Useful for confirming an incident entered the public record before requesting the full report. Case numbers from these logs are the key to everything downstream — note them.
Jail | Clearfield County, PA
Official Free
View the Inmate Telephone Public Notice (PDF). This address is to be used when anyone is writing an individual incarcerated at this facility. The address must be as written or it will be returned. Cle
Recorder of Deeds | Clearfield County, PA
Official Free
The Clearfield County Recorder of Deeds Office is pleased to offer computer access to its official records database. Two different products are available. Pick whichever one suits your needs. The Landex Remote software is a very comprehensive search tool for the frequent searcher.
Register & Recorder | Clearfield County, PA
Official Free
The Register and Recorders Office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse and is the office where deeds, wills, marriage licenses, and other legal forms are filed to be placed on legal record.
Voters
Official Free
Official Pennsylvania voter information — registration lookup, polling place, and election resources from the Secretary of State or election authority.
Assessment Search | Clearfield County, PA
Official Free
The official records of the Clearfield County Assessment Office are located in the Clearfield County Assessment Office, 230 East Market Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application
Official Free
This is where Clearfield County handles voter registration records and election operations. Searching the official side is free.