About Pennsylvania Vital Records

Pennsylvania vital records are held by the Department of Health Division of Vital Records in New Castle under 35 P.S. § 450.101 et seq. Certified birth and death records cost $20; marriage and divorce records are filed with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court of the county where the event occurred. Orders are placed via VitalChek.

Pennsylvania Vital Records

County Records

Dauphin County Divorces
Official Free
Use this Dauphin County service to search for divorces and other court records. Use the Suits Index to search between 1992 and October 31, 2001.
🌐 dauphinc.org
Marriages | Infocon
Official Free
Use the fee-based INFOCON County Access system to search for marriage licenses in Pennsylvania. Access requires registration and fees.
🌐 pacourts.us

City Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a Pennsylvania birth or death certificate?

Pennsylvania's state vital records office issues certified copies. County clerks or local health departments often handle local copies faster.

Are vital records free to view online?

Indexes may be free; certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce copies cost a fee.

Who can request a confidential record?

Certified birth and death copies are typically restricted to the registrant and immediate family. Informational copies are open.

How do I find older marriage or divorce records?

Older records often reside with the county clerk or town clerk where the event occurred — see the County tab.