Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Allegheny County can be obtained from the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides access to booking photos through their records division. You may need to submit a formal request to view or obtain these photos, as they are not typically available through an online portal.

To obtain a criminal background check in Allegheny County, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Police, who manage the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH) system. You can request a background check online through the PATCH website or submit a request form in person at the local police department. This service provides information on criminal history records within the state of Pennsylvania.

You can look up sex offenders in Allegheny County using the Pennsylvania Megan's Law website, which is managed by the Pennsylvania State Police. The website provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders, allowing you to search by name, location, or proximity to a specific address. This registry is updated regularly to ensure accurate and current information.

To register to vote in Allegheny County, you can complete registration online through the Pennsylvania Department of State at register.votespa.com, by mail using a voter registration form, or in person at the Allegheny County Division of Elections at 542 Forbes Avenue, Suite 609, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election in Pennsylvania. You must be a U.S. Citizen, a Pennsylvania resident in Allegheny for at least 30 days before the next election, and at least 18 years old by the next election. Once registered, you can request a mail-in ballot for any election through the Pennsylvania vote.pa.gov portal or by contacting the Division of Elections at (412) 350-4500.

Property records in Allegheny County can be searched through the Allegheny County Office of the Recorder of Deeds and the Office of Property Assessments. The Recorder of Deeds maintains a free online Real Estate Portal at apps.alleghenycounty.us/website/LandRecordsPublic.aspx where you can search for and view recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents by name, address, or parcel number. Property tax assessments, sales data, and parcel information are available through the Office of Property Assessments website at alleghenycounty.us/PA. Both offices are located at 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, and certified copies can be requested in person or by mail for a fee of $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Allegheny County can be obtained from the Allegheny County Division of Vital Statistics, located at 3333 Forbes Avenue, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, or by calling (412) 578-8087. The fee is $20.00 for the first certified copy and $6.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously. Walk-in requests are processed immediately when records are available, while mail requests typically take 2-3 weeks. You can also order Pennsylvania birth and death certificates online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com or through the Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Applicants must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record as required by 23 Pa.C.S. § 2901 et seq.

Business records in Allegheny County can be accessed through several sources depending on the type of business. For corporations, LLCs, and other registered business entities, use the Pennsylvania Department of State's free online business entity search at file.dos.pa.gov/search/business. Fictitious name registrations (DBAs) filed in Allegheny County can be searched through the Office of the Recorder of Deeds at 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or by calling (412) 350-4200. Municipal business licenses and permits are issued by individual municipalities within the county, so contact the specific city or borough where the business operates. Professional licenses are maintained by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs at dos.pa.gov/professionallicensing.