How to Search Montgomery County, PA Records (Start Here)
Montgomery County uses Pennsylvania terminology — "Prothonotary" instead of "Clerk of Courts" for civil cases, and "Register of Wills" instead of "County Clerk" for marriage.
- Civil court cases: The Prothonotary's case search at courtsapp.montcopa.org — covers civil cases filed in the Court of Common Pleas. Pennsylvania also offers the statewide UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us.
- Criminal court cases: Clerk of Courts handles criminal records. Also searchable through UJS Portal.
- Recorded deeds and mortgages: Recorder of Deeds Public Access System at montgomerycountypa.gov — search deeds, mortgages, and satisfactions from home.
- Property assessments: Board of Assessment — separate from the Recorder.
- Marriage licenses: Register of Wills — not a County Clerk. Standard for Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Prothonotary? ▼
Pennsylvania's term for the civil clerk of the Court of Common Pleas. The Prothonotary records all civil procedures before the court. Criminal cases are handled by a separate Clerk of Courts. Case search at courtsapp.montcopa.org.
Where do I search Montgomery County PA deeds? ▼
The Recorder of Deeds Public Access System at montgomerycountypa.gov. Search current and historical deeds, mortgages, and satisfactions online. Phone: (610) 278-3289.
Can I use the statewide UJS Portal? ▼
Yes — ujsportal.pacourts.us searches criminal and civil cases for every Pennsylvania county, including Montgomery. It's often the fastest way to search.
Where are marriage licenses in Montgomery County PA? ▼
Register of Wills — not a County Clerk. This is standard across Pennsylvania. The office is at the county courthouse in Norristown.
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