Pennsylvania Public Records Search — Free Official Government Sources

Pennsylvania centralizes many records: the UJS Portal covers courts statewide, the Department of State handles business filings, and PA Treasury runs unclaimed property. Property records remain with county recorders of deeds, and Megan's Law runs the public sex-offender registry.

Good to know: Pennsylvania's UJS Portal is a strong, free, statewide court-docket search — rare among large states.

Last Updated: July 2026 · Reviewed quarterly by the Searchadex editorial team.

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Pennsylvania Public Records — Frequently Asked Questions

Are Pennsylvania public records free to search?

Yes. Most Pennsylvania public records — business filings, property data, court dockets, and unclaimed property — can be searched for free through official state and county portals. Some agencies charge only for certified copies of underlying documents.

Where do I find Pennsylvania business records?

Pennsylvania business entity filings are searchable for free through the official state portal. Pennsylvania's UJS Portal is a strong, free, statewide court-docket search — rare among large states.

How do I look up Pennsylvania property records?

Pennsylvania property ownership, parcel, and assessment data are maintained at the county level. Use the county assessor or recorder portal for the county where the property is located to find the owner of record and parcel number at no cost.

Can I search Pennsylvania court records online?

Many Pennsylvania courts publish case dockets online for free. Federal cases are available through PACER, and state cases through the Pennsylvania judiciary portal or the county clerk of court where the case was filed.

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