Population
351K
County Seat
Greensburg
Libraries
24
Schools
84
Searching Westmoreland County: what to expect
Westmoreland County does more online than most: 4 county-run sources below, which keeps courthouse trips to a minimum. You don't need a county-level docket here — Pennsylvania courts are searchable statewide, mapped on our Pennsylvania court records page. Two local sources do most of the work — realproperty.westmorelandcountypa.gov for parcel and property-tax data, co.westmoreland.pa.us for deeds and recorded documents. The county posts nothing for vital records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Pennsylvania vital records page. When the web runs out, the courthouse in Greensburg holds the paper.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Westmoreland County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Westmoreland County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
350,935
Population
Census estimate
153,237
Households
Census estimate
$69,454
Median income
Annual household
$181,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Greensburg
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 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
Westmoreland County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Westmoreland County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | court of common pleas of westmoreland county e-filing |
| Criminal records | Inmates |
| Wants & warrants | Westmoreland County Press Releases |
| Property records | How to Search Our Records | Westmoreland County, PA - Offici… Electronic Government Solutions - E Services |
| Vital records | Register of Wills | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Websi… |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services |
| Professional licenses | Pa |
| Recorded documents | Westmoreland County News Flash • Westmoreland County, PA • CivicEngage |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Westmoreland County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Westmoreland County Records
2026
Westmoreland County official government portal active
The official Westmoreland County government website at www.co.westmoreland.pa.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Westmoreland County court records portal verified
State court system links for Westmoreland County verified against the Pennsylvania judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Westmoreland County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Westmoreland County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Westmoreland County property records online
Westmoreland County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Westmoreland County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Westmoreland County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County Records
MYTH"Westmoreland County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Westmoreland County are held by the Pennsylvania state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County data."
FACTOnly the official Pennsylvania state repository has verified, current Westmoreland County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Westmoreland County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Westmoreland 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.co.westmoreland.pa.us — Official Westmoreland County government website
- ujsportal.pacourts.us — Court records — official source
- www.westmorelandcountypa.gov — Criminal records — official source
- realproperty.westmorelandcountypa.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Westmoreland County & Pennsylvania Records
For records not specific to Westmoreland 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
Most Westmoreland County searches end up needing one of these:
About Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County is located in southwestern Pennsylvania. The county seat is Greensburg (official site: http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/).
- Households: 153,237
- Median household income: $69,454
- Median home value: $181,600
- Below poverty line: 9.7%
- Land area: 1,027.7 sq mi
- Population density: 341.5 people / sq mi
court of common pleas of westmoreland county
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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.
e-filing
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Court case information for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Attorneys of record appear on the docket, useful when you need to contact a party. The docket is the official chronology; news accounts and third-party sites derive from it.
Public Record Searches | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website
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Official public records resource for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is the authoritative source for this record type in its jurisdiction. The office's own search beats aggregators for currency, if not always for convenience.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY DOCKET
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Court case information for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Civil, criminal, probate, and traffic divisions may index separately — check each if a search runs dry. For copies the site doesn't display, the clerk fills requests at a per-page rate.
Supreme Court Prothonotary's Addresses | Supreme Court | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
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Case records from the Pennsylvania courts serving Westmoreland County surface through this system. If a link breaks, the office homepage at pacourts.us carries the new path.
How to Search Our Records | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website
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All the indexes recorded under that name will come up - 10 per page (this can be changed on the bottom left or click thru the pages).
Electronic Government Solutions - E Services
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Official public records source (realproperty.westmorelandcountypa.gov).
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
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Voter and election business for Westmoreland County is managed here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at pavoterservices.pa.gov carries the new path.
GIS | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website
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Parcel and valuation data for Westmoreland County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. Searching the official side is free.
Inmates
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Official Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania government source (www.westmorelandcountypa.gov).
SP 4-164A (10-2025) PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
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PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE · REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
Register of Wills | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website
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• Marriage Licenses: Processing applications and issuing marriage licenses for couples intending to marry in Westmoreland County, as well as providing certified copies of marriage licenses (may be required for Real ID) • Adoption Records: Maintaining records for adoption matters, though access may be restricted as per legal guidelines.
Birth, Death, Vital Statistics - Pennsylvania Department of Health
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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
Westmoreland County Press Releases
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Official public records resource for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. What displays online is usually a subset — the office holds more than it posts. Fees, where charged, are set by statute or published schedule, not discretion.
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
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Voter and election business for Westmoreland County is managed here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at pavoterservices.pa.gov carries the new path.
News Flash • Westmoreland County, PA • CivicEngage
Business, Voter & Other
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania government portal.
co.westmoreland.pa.us
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County court cases are searchable through the e-filing portal: https://prothonotary.westmorelandcountypa.gov/efiling/. Pennsylvania also operates a state-level case lookup through the UJS Portal system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Pennsylvania if I wasn't convicted?
In Pennsylvania, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Pennsylvania's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Pennsylvania State Police.
Are Pennsylvania criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Pennsylvania's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.