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.
- Court cases: 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 database below serves a specific purpose — choose the one that fits your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Criminal
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Unified Judicial System Common Pleas Court docket database, including Chester County criminal and administrative court records.
Court Records, Marriages, Divorces, Wills, Tax Claims
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A ChescoPIN subscription is required to search these databases which include Prothonotary Court case records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Sheriff of Chester County list of most wanted fugitives.
Property & Tax Records
GIS Maps
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Click on "Chester County Interactive Map Gallery" to search interactive maps for parks, food banks, county offices and parks, zoning, schools.
Vital Records
Archives | Births, Deaths, Marriages
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Chester County Vital Records Archives, including 1852-1855 and 1893-1906 birth records, delayed birth records 1857-1906.
Business, Voter & Other
Archives
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Chester County Archives & Records databases, including road records, atlases, court, criminal & prison records, land records, military.
Street Search
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Chester County road index searchable by by directional, street name, street type, and/or municipality name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Chester County records? ▼
Court records for Chester County are filed with the Clerk of Courts. No results? Don't stop — try a different office.
Where do I search for Chester County public records? ▼
Public records in Chester County come from separate departments. All court filings go through the Clerk of Courts. For property ownership and values, check the County Assessment Office. For marriage records, contact the Register of Wills.
Why does my Chester County search return no results? ▼
Each office in Chester County runs its own database. If one returns nothing, try the next.
Is there a single database for all Chester County records? ▼
No. Every office in Chester County maintains its own search system. None are connected.
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