How to Search Erie County Records (Start Here)
If you need records from Erie County, start by figuring out which office handles them.
- Court filings and criminal cases are at the Clerk of Courts.
- The County Assessment Office handles property valuations and ownership records.
- Marriage licenses are issued by the Register of Wills.
- For current inmates, the Sheriff is the source.
Marriage licenses come from Register of Wills in PA — plan accordingly.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records - Criminal
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Erie County Common Pleas cases from the PA Unified Judicial System. Find criminal and other cases in their docket search.
Orphans Court
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Find Erie County Orphans Court records using this fee-based service. Use IE.
Warrants - Child Support
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Use this Erie County, Pennsylvania Sheriff's Office service to browse by name and photo for most wanted non-support (deadbeat) parents.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Browse this Erie County Police database by name, photo, and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax & Assessment
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Erie County, Pennsylvania assessment and tax records, millage rates, and recent transfers.
Voter Registration
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Erie County voter registration search from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Erie County records? ▼
The Clerk of Courts is the single office for court records in Erie County. Zero results? Each record type is a separate system. Try the next one.
Where do I search for Erie County public records? ▼
Records in Erie County are not centralized. The Clerk of Courts handles all court records — criminal, civil, and family. Who owns what: that's at the County Assessment Office. Go to the Register of Wills for marriage license records.
Why does my Erie County search return no results? ▼
You're probably searching the wrong office. Erie County uses separate systems for each record type.
Is there a single database for all Erie County records? ▼
No. Erie County records are decentralized. Each office operates independently.
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