Population
386K
County Seat
Allentown
Libraries
9
Schools
82
Searching Lehigh County: what to expect
Lehigh County keeps a modest online footprint — 2 of the 20 sources below are the county's own; the rest is statewide coverage. Court cases are the easy part: Pennsylvania's statewide search covers Lehigh 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 — lehighcounty.org for the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups, home.lehighcounty.org for parcel and property-tax data. One gap: recorded documents aren't published by the county itself. Use the Pennsylvania recorded documents page for those. When the web runs out, the courthouse in Allentown holds the paper.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Lehigh County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Lehigh County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
385,655
Population
Census estimate
142,160
Households
Census estimate
$74,973
Median income
Annual household
$254,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Allentown
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
1 source
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Lehigh County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Lehigh County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Criminal records | Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Criminal Records | LehighRecords… Sheriff Sales |
| Wants & warrants | PA State Archives - RG-17 - Warrant Register Images: Lehigh … |
| Property records | Error Page |
| Vital records | Lehigh County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Rec… Records Search |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Home Lehigh County voter Registration Information |
| Professional licenses | Odyssey Public Access Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LehighRe… |
| Recorded documents | Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds eRecording |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Lehigh County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Lehigh County Records
2026
Lehigh County official government portal active
The official Lehigh County government website at www.lehighcounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Lehigh County court records portal verified
State court system links for Lehigh County verified against the Pennsylvania judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Lehigh County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Lehigh County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Lehigh County property records online
Lehigh County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Lehigh County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Lehigh County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Lehigh 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 Lehigh County Records
MYTH"Lehigh County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Lehigh County are held by the Pennsylvania state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Lehigh 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 Lehigh County data."
FACTOnly the official Pennsylvania state repository has verified, current Lehigh County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Lehigh County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Lehigh 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.lehighcounty.org — Official Lehigh County government website
- ujsportal.pacourts.us — Court records — official source
- lehighrecords.us — Criminal records — official source
- www.phmc.state.pa.us — Wants & warrants — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Lehigh County & Pennsylvania Records
For records not specific to Lehigh 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 Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County is located in east central Pennsylvania. The county seat is Allentown (official site: http://www.lehighcounty.org/).
- Households: 142,160
- Median household income: $74,973
- Median home value: $254,500
- Below poverty line: 11.9%
- Land area: 345.3 sq mi
- Population density: 1,116.8 people / sq mi
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LEHIGH COUNTY DOCKET
Official Free
Court case information for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The docket is the official chronology; news accounts and third-party sites derive from it. Hearing calendars on the same system show what is coming up, not just what happened.
Supreme Court Prothonotary's Addresses | Supreme Court | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
Official Free
This is the court-records channel for Lehigh County: case searches and docket details. Searching the official side is free.
Case Search - UJS Portal
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Court case information for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Fee waivers and forms usually live on the same court site. Try surname-only searches when a full name returns nothing; spelling variations are common.
Sheriff Sales
Official Free
If you are searching for appellate court cases, you must choose the ‘Appellate’ or ‘Docket Number’ option.
SP 4-164A (10-2025) PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
Official Free
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE · REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
Lehigh County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
Vital-record certificates connected to Lehigh County are ordered here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at citydirectory.us carries the new path.
Records Search
Official Free
Court case information for Lehigh County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. If a link breaks, start from lehighcounty.org directly.
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
Voter Registration Home
Official Free
This is where Lehigh County handles voter registration records and election operations. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official voter and election office.
Lehigh County voter Registration Information
Official Free
Voter registration status, polling place, and ballot lookup.
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
Official Free
Voter and election business for Lehigh County is managed here. Searching the official side is free.
Odyssey Public Access
Official Free
Permit and license lookups for Lehigh County run through here. If a link breaks, start from lehighcounty.org directly.
BPOA - License Portal
Official Free
Official license verification for Pennsylvania. Search by name or license number; lapsed and revoked credentials stay in the record. Renewal dates show here too — a license can be valid today and expiring next month.
Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds
Official Free
Court case information for Lehigh County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. If a link breaks, start from lehighcounty.org directly.
eRecording
Official Free
Court case information for Lehigh County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. If a link breaks, start from lehighcounty.org directly.
EX-3.91
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Historical records index covering Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Spelling drifted across generations; search variants before concluding a name is absent. Coverage is what survives and was transcribed; gaps are normal, and what is here can be hard to find anywhere else.
LANDEX Remote Services Online Access
Official Free
Lebanon County, PA Recorder of Deeds · Landex Remote $.15 per minute / $.10 per page loaded SERVICE ONLINE · Webstore Per Document Fee · Data Online: Deeds: 1813 to 1878 & 1922 to Present Mortgages: 1933 to Present Misc.: 1813 to Present · Images Online: Deeds: 1813 to 1878 & 1926 to Present Mortgages: 1979 to Present Misc: 1813 to Present · Notes: Index Book Search Available (details) Installation Date: February, 2002 · Lehigh County, PA Recorder of Deeds ·
PA State Archives - RG-17 - Warrant Register Images: Lehigh County
Official Free
Assessment and tax records covering Lehigh County are published through this system. Searching the official side is free.
Troop M Information - PSP.PA.gov
Official Free
Office directory for Pennsylvania. Fax numbers still matter here — plenty of clerk offices accept requests no other way. Phone first: five minutes with the right clerk saves a misdirected records request.
Error Page
Official Free
Official public records resource for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Records requests here follow the state's open-records act, with response deadlines that bind. The information comes straight from the office that creates the record, not a reseller.
Lehigh County Parcel Viewer
Free
Parcel mapping for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania with ownership and assessment layers. Map boundaries are for reference — the recorded survey controls where they disagree. Layers typically include lot lines, zoning, and aerial imagery, with links to assessor data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find official Lehigh County records online?
Start at the EX-3.91 portal: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088283/000119312513364461/d591151dex391.htm. This is the official Pennsylvania government source for Lehigh County business and public records.
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.
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.
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.