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City of Altoona Police Department

The Altoona Police Department is responsible for the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of offenders, as well as the preservation of peace. Police services information 1106 16th Street Altoona, PA 16601 altoonapolice@altoonapa.gov

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County
Blair County
County seat
Hollidaysburg
Population
43,963
Blair County population
122,822
Local records
City of Altoona
ZIP codes
16601, 16602, 16603

About Altoona public records

Altoona maintains its municipal document archive through a public records portal on the city's official website, https://www.altoonapa.gov/. Polling locations can be verified at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx before heading to vote. Ballots can be requested at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin.

The Blair County Board of Elections serves voters throughout Altoona and the surrounding county. Located at 423 Allegheny St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, the office can be reached at (814) 693-3151 or through its website at blairco.org.

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How do I register to vote in Altoona, Pennsylvania?

To register to vote in Altoona, Pennsylvania, residents can register online through the Pennsylvania Department of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Blair County elections office. Pennsylvania requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Pennsylvania Department of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Altoona, contact the Blair County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Altoona, Pennsylvania?

The Altoona is served by the State Vital Records Office, which is responsible for maintaining records of births, deaths, and marriages that occur within the county. These records can be accessed through the Pennsylvania Department of Health's online portal, https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/default.aspx. The Altoona Police Department also maintains records related to local criminal history and background checks, which can be obtained through the state's electronic background check system, https://epatch.pa.gov/home.

How do I find business license records in Altoona, Pennsylvania?

Business license records for Altoona are split between the Pennsylvania business registry, which lists every corporation and LLC, and the local offices that issue business licenses and permits. See Pennsylvania Business & Corporation Search (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/information-services/record-searches) to search registered businesses, City of Altoona (https://www.altoonapa.gov/) for local licenses and permits and Pennsylvania Professional License Verify (https://www.pa.gov/services/dos/verify-a-professional-or-occupational-license.html) to verify professional licenses.

The Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation, https://www.abcdcorp.org/, works to promote economic growth and development in the region.

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