Scranton Public Residents Directory
The Scranton residents directory gives you access to public records for about 77,000 people in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna County and operates under a mayor-council form of government. This directory lets you search for residents by name, look up addresses, and find property or court records filed through city and county offices. All data comes from public sources. Begin your Scranton residents directory search on this page.
Scranton Quick Facts
Search for Scranton Residents
Looking for someone in Scranton? Enter a first and last name in the residents directory. Results pull from voter registration files, property records, and court dockets in Lackawanna County. Each match may show the person's age, current address, and prior addresses. Scranton has a close-knit community feel with established neighborhoods, so many long-term residents show up with years of address history.
The City of Scranton runs city departments that keep public records. County-level records are held by Lackawanna County offices. Both sets of data feed into the Scranton residents directory. Voter registration is public under Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. Basic voter details like name, address, and party are open to anyone.
The official City of Scranton website below provides links to all city departments and municipal services.
To get the best results, add a middle name or known street. Common last names in Scranton may return many matches. Filtering by age or zip code helps narrow things down.
Scranton Property Records Lookup
Property records in Scranton are maintained by Lackawanna County. The Lackawanna County Assessment Office sets the assessed value for every parcel in the city. You can search by address or owner name to find ownership details, assessments, and tax data. The Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds handles all deed and mortgage filings.
Every property transfer in Scranton creates a new public deed record. It shows the buyer, seller, sale price, and transfer date. Mortgages and liens are also filed at the county level. These records are governed by Title 68 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. The Scranton residents directory ties property records to owner names for a complete view of real estate data in the city.
Tax records for Scranton properties show city, county, and school district taxes. Each tax is billed separately. If a property has unpaid taxes, that information becomes part of the public record. Tax lien sales are processed through the county court system.
Note: Assessed values in Lackawanna County may differ from market values because assessments follow a county-wide base year system.
Scranton Court Records
Court cases for Scranton residents are filed in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. The UJS Web Portal provides online access to all court records statewide. Search by name or case number to pull up docket sheets. Each docket lists the parties, filing dates, charges or claims, and case outcomes.
Civil disputes, criminal cases, and family matters all go through the Lackawanna County courthouse in downtown Scranton. Smaller claims and preliminary hearings are handled by local Magisterial District Courts. Both types of cases are searchable on the UJS portal. Court records are public under Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
- Civil case dockets
- Criminal case records
- Family court filings
- Magisterial district court cases
- Judgment and lien entries
Scranton Police Department Records
The Scranton Police Department keeps incident reports, accident records, and other law enforcement files. These are public records. You can request them through the department or by filing a Right-to-Know request with the city under 65 P.S. 67.101. The police department serves all residents within Scranton city limits.
The Scranton Police Department page offers contact details and public safety information for city residents.
Accident reports are one of the most common requests. If you were in a crash within Scranton, you can get a copy from the police department. Incident reports cover calls for service and are part of the public record unless they involve an active investigation. These records help build a fuller picture when you search a person or address in the Scranton residents directory.
Scranton Fire Department Records
The Scranton Fire Department maintains fire incident reports and building inspection records. Inspection records are valuable for property research. They reveal whether a building meets fire safety codes and whether there are open issues.
Here is the Scranton Fire Department page, which provides fire safety resources and department contact information.
Fire inspection records are part of the Scranton residents directory when they relate to a specific property. You can request these records through the city's open records officer. The fire department serves all neighborhoods in Scranton and keeps records for every inspection and response.
Note: Fire department records are subject to the same Right-to-Know response timeline as other city records, which is five business days.
Vital Records for Scranton
Birth and death records for Scranton residents are maintained by the Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records. The state has kept these records since 1906. Certified copies can be ordered from the state office. Historical records from 1906 to 1975 are available through the Pennsylvania State Archives, many of which are digitized for free access.
Marriage licenses in Lackawanna County are issued by the Register of Wills. The Scranton residents directory may show name changes from marriage when they appear in voter files or property records. For official copies, contact the issuing office.
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