How to Search Allegheny County Records (Start Here)
Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) uses Pennsylvania's court terminology — "Department of Court Records" instead of a standard Clerk of Courts, and UJS Portal for statewide case search.
- Court cases: Allegheny County Department of Court Records at alleghenycounty.us — Electronic Filing and Retrieval System for authorized access. Also searchable through UJS Portal (ujsportal.pacourts.us) statewide.
- Recorded deeds and documents: alleghenycounty.us/Services/Property-Assessments-and-Real-Estate/Recording-Documents — deeds, mortgages, military discharge papers, bonds. Also at pa_allegheny.uslandrecords.com for deed search.
- Property assessments: Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments.
- Marriage licenses: Register of Wills — standard for Pennsylvania.
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Vital Records
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I search Allegheny County court records? ▼
Two options. The statewide UJS Portal (ujsportal.pacourts.us) searches all Pennsylvania courts including Allegheny. The county's own Document Portal at alleghenycounty.us provides direct access to various legal records.
What is the "Department of Court Records"? ▼
Allegheny County's name for what other counties call the Clerk of Courts. It handles all court record filing, retrieval, and electronic access. The office operates an electronic filing and retrieval system.
Where do I find Allegheny County deeds? ▼
pa_allegheny.uslandrecords.com for online deed search. The county also accepts recording of deeds, mortgages, bonds, commissions, and military discharge papers through its Recording Documents division.
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