How to Search Lancaster County Records (Start Here)
Lancaster County (Lancaster) — use the statewide UJS Portal for court cases. Pennsylvania uses "Prothonotary" for civil clerk and "Register of Wills" for marriage, not a County Clerk.
- UJS Portal (ujsportal.pacourts.us) — statewide search for criminal and civil. Also check local Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary.
- Recorder of Deeds — search recorded documents online or in person.
- Property assessments: County Assessment Office.
- Marriage: Register of Wills — not a County Clerk.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Civil & Family
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Office of the Prothonotary family and civil court records.
Court Records - Criminal
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Use this Unified Judicial System docket database to access Lancaster County administrative, misc., criminal, summary, and summary appeal cases.
Court Records - Probate
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Use this Lancaster County Register of Wills service to search for probate records by name, date of death, or file number. Site works best in IE.
Court Calendar
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Browse the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Calendar for civil and criminal case scheduling.
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Property | GIS
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Lancaster County interactive Geographic Information System property record search.
Voter Registration
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Search for your Lancaster County voter registration status by county, name, and birth date.
Birth/Death/Marriage
Business, Voter & Other
Lancaster County
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Lancaster County Pennsylvania government official website, including departments, offices, courts, minutes, agendas, budgets, news, and more.
Lancaster County Government
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government portal.
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Court Records | Civil & Family
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Office of the Prothonotary family and civil court records.
Court Records - Criminal
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Use this Unified Judicial System docket database to access Lancaster County administrative, misc., criminal, summary, and summary appeal cases.
Court Records - Probate
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Use this Lancaster County Register of Wills service to search for probate records by name, date of death, or file number. Site works best in IE.
Court Calendar
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Browse the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Calendar for civil and criminal case scheduling.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Lancaster County inmate search by name and birth date or PIN number.
Property & Tax Records
Property | GIS
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Lancaster County interactive Geographic Information System property record search.
Voter Registration
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Search for your Lancaster County voter registration status by county, name, and birth date.
Vital Records
Marriages
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Click on Marriage License to use this Lancaster County Register of Wills service to search for marriage records by groom name, bride name, bride's maiden name, year of marriage, or file number. Site works best in IE.
Business, Voter & Other
Lancaster County
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Lancaster County Pennsylvania government official website, including departments, offices, courts, minutes, agendas, budgets, news, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Lancaster County? ▼
Go to the Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts for court records in Lancaster County. For online case lookups, use UJS Portal — it covers Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County.
Are Lancaster County records available online? ▼
Yes — Lancaster County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and vital records. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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