How to Search Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Records (Start Here)
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — UJS Portal (ujsportal.pacourts.us) searches all Pennsylvania courts. Prothonotary handles civil; Clerk of Courts handles criminal. Register of Wills for marriage.
- Court cases: UJS Portal statewide, plus local Prothonotary (civil) and Clerk of Courts (criminal).
- Recorded deeds: Recorder of Deeds.
- Property assessments: County Assessment Office.
- Marriage: Register of Wills — not a County Clerk.
Official government databases are listed below, organized by record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records - Criminal
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Search for Luzerne County administrative, criminal, summary, and summary appeal Common Pleas cases.
Jail & Inmate Records
Sheriff Sales
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Browse these PDF lists of upcoming and past Sheriff sales in Luzerne County.
Property & Tax Records
Property
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GIS map property database from the Luzerne County Assessor.
Voter Registration
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Search for your Luzerne County voter registration status by county, name, and birth date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Luzerne County? ▼
Go to the Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts for court records in Luzerne County. For online case lookups, use UJS Portal — it covers Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne County.
Are Luzerne County records available online? ▼
Luzerne County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Luzerne County? ▼
For court records, yes — UJS Portal covers Luzerne County. For property and land records, you still need the Recorder of Deeds in Luzerne County directly.
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