Find Allegheny County Residents Records
The Allegheny County residents directory covers public records from the second-most populous county in Pennsylvania. Around 1.2 million people live in Allegheny County. Pittsburgh serves as the county seat. The county uses a County Executive form of government under a home rule charter. You can find property records, court files, voter data, and vital records through the offices listed here. This page explains where each type of record is kept and how to request it from Allegheny County agencies.
Allegheny County Quick Facts
Allegheny County Property Assessment Records
The Office of Property Assessments determines the assessed value of all real estate in Allegheny County. Property owners can search assessments online through the county's real estate search portal. The system shows ownership details, property characteristics, and assessment values. Comparable sales data is also available. This is one of the most used parts of the Allegheny County residents directory.
Allegheny County uses a base year method for assessments. The current base year is 2012, with an effective date of January 1, 2012. Values represent the property as of January 1 of the current year. They are not the same as current market values. The office makes daily updates for appeals, permits, corrections, and catastrophic loss. If you need to appeal your assessment in Allegheny County, the Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review handles those cases.
The appeal schedule for Allegheny County property assessments runs from July 1 through early September each year. For the 2027 tax year, the filing window is July 1 through September 1, 2026. New parcels created for 2027 will be available in January 2027. Contact LandHelp@AlleghenyCounty.US for questions about new parcels in Allegheny County.
The Assessment Office also runs the Homestead Exclusion program. It reduces the assessed value of your primary home. This lowers your tax bill if you own and live in a home in Allegheny County.
Note: Value adjustments in Allegheny County happen through administrative changes, building permits, subdivision plans, and appeal decisions.
Allegheny County Land Records
The Recorder of Deeds maintains all real estate records for Allegheny County. This includes deeds, mortgages, and other documents tied to real property. The office records and indexes each document. You can search land records by name, property address, or document number through the Allegheny County residents directory online tools.
Certified copies of recorded documents are available from this office. The Recorder of Deeds also collects real estate transfer taxes and mortgage recording taxes. Every real estate transaction in Allegheny County passes through this office. If you need proof of ownership or a copy of a deed, this is where to go.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records oversees public access to government records across the state, including those held by the Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds. You can use the standard RTK Request Form to request records from any Allegheny County office.
The OOR maintains a list of Agency Open Records Officers for every county and municipality in Pennsylvania, including all Allegheny County offices.
Search Allegheny County Court Records
The Department of Court Records maintains civil, criminal, and family court records for Allegheny County. You can access docket sheets, case files, and court documents through this office. Records are also available on the UJS Web Portal, which covers all Pennsylvania courts.
You can search the UJS Portal by case number, participant name, or organization name. The system is free for basic case information. For copies of actual documents, contact the Department of Court Records directly or visit the Allegheny County courthouse in Pittsburgh. The department also keeps naturalization records and other court-related documents.
The PAeDocket app gives you mobile access to Allegheny County court records from your phone or tablet. It works on both Apple and Android devices. Search by case number, name, offense tracking number, or state ID number.
Note: Adoption records in Allegheny County are confidential and not available through the public residents directory system.
Allegheny County Sheriff Sale Records
The Sheriff's Office conducts weekly real estate sales of properties subject to foreclosure or tax sale in Allegheny County. Sale listings, procedures, and results are posted on the Sheriff's Office website. The office also serves court orders, transports prisoners, and provides courtroom security.
Records of sheriff sales and service of process are maintained by this office. You can review past sale listings and upcoming auctions as part of the Allegheny County residents directory. The Sheriff's Office also handles concealed carry permit applications and maintains those records.
Allegheny County Voter Records
The Elections Division administers elections and keeps voter registration records for Allegheny County. You can check your voter registration status online through the Pennsylvania Voter Services portal. The office provides polling place information, sample ballots, and election results for all Allegheny County precincts.
Voter registration in Pennsylvania requires your driver's license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. You can register online, by mail, or in person at the Allegheny County Elections Division. Campaign finance reports for county offices are also kept by this office and are part of the public Allegheny County residents directory.
Allegheny County Police Department Records
The Allegheny County Police Department provides law enforcement for county parks, county facilities, and municipalities without their own police departments. The department keeps records of incidents, accidents, and investigations. You can submit a Right-to-Know request to the department's RTK officer for police records in Allegheny County.
Incident reports and accident reports are the most common police records requested through the Allegheny County residents directory. Certain records tied to open investigations may be exempt from disclosure under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law. Routine reports are usually available within five business days of your request.
Vital Records for Allegheny County
Birth and death records for Allegheny County are maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. Records go back to 1906. You can order certified copies online, by mail, or through VitalChek. Visit pa.gov Vital Records for ordering details.
For older records, the Pennsylvania State Archives holds birth certificates from 1906 to 1920 and death certificates from 1906 to 1975. Many of these are available free to Pennsylvania residents through the Ancestry PA partnership. Pittsburgh also kept some birth and death records before 1906. These early Allegheny County records may be found at local archives or historical societies.
- Birth certificates from 1906 to present
- Death certificates from 1906 to present
- Marriage licenses from the Register of Wills
- Historical records through the State Archives
- Free digital access through Ancestry PA for residents
Allegheny County Public Records Access
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law gives you the right to request records from any Allegheny County agency. The law assumes that government records are public unless a specific exemption applies. Each Allegheny County office has an Agency Open Records Officer who processes requests. You can submit by mail, hand delivery, email, or fax.
The agency must respond within five business days. Standard fees are $0.25 per page for photocopies and $2.00 for certified copies. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Office of Open Records within 15 business days. Be specific about which records you need. Keep a copy of every request you send to an Allegheny County agency.
Cities in Allegheny County
Allegheny County contains Pittsburgh and many other municipalities. Court records and county-level documents are handled through the Allegheny County offices in Pittsburgh. City-level records may be held by each municipality listed below in the residents directory.
Each city and township in Allegheny County may keep its own local records for permits, codes, and municipal services.
Nearby Counties
Allegheny County is located in western Pennsylvania. If you need records from a neighboring county, check where the person lived or where the record was filed. Each county maintains its own residents directory and public records system.