How to Search Chester County, Pennsylvania Records (Start Here)
Chester County, Pennsylvania — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Criminal
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Unified Judicial System Common Pleas Court docket database, including Chester County criminal and administrative court records.
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Pennsylvania Megan's Law
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Statewide Pennsylvania registry.
pameganslaw.state.pa.us
National Sex Offender Registry
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.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Criminal
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Unified Judicial System Common Pleas Court docket database, including Chester County criminal and administrative court records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Chester County? ▼
Go to the Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts for court records in Chester County. For online case lookups, use UJS Portal — it covers Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Chester County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Recorder of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessment Office. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Chester County? ▼
Pennsylvania handles vital records at the state level through Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Register of Wills / Orphans' Court Clerk in Chester County.
Are Chester County records available online? ▼
Chester County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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