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Bloomsburg Town Police Department

Police services information Emergency: 911 301 East 2nd Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-784-4155 (non-emergency)

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County
Columbia County
County seat
Bloomsburg
Population
12,836
Columbia County population
64,727
Local records
Columbia County offices
ZIP codes
17815

About Bloomsburg public records

The law enforcement needs of Bloomsburg are primarily met by the Bloomsburg Police Department. For more extensive records, including those that may have occurred county-wide, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office can assist. The Pennsylvania State Police’s Bureau of Investigation operates a state criminal repository where residents can obtain full criminal history reports. In terms of the judicial system, Bloomsburg falls under the jurisdiction of the Columbia County Court, which handles various legal matters, including civil and criminal cases. Vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, are managed by the Columbia County Clerk-Recorder, providing essential documentation for residents. The Town of Bloomsburg operates a public records portal at https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/ where residents can find municipal meeting minutes, budgets, information about community events, and contact details for local government departments and elected officials.

Bloomsburg voters handle all election matters through the Columbia County Elections Bureau, housed in the Columbia County Administration Building at 702 Sawmill Road, Suite 201, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The bureau can be reached at 570-389-5640 or through its website at columbiacountypa.gov.

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How do I register to vote in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania?

To register to vote in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, residents can register online through the Pennsylvania Department of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Columbia 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 Bloomsburg, contact the Columbia County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania?

Property records for Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania are maintained by the Columbia Board of Assessment Appeals's Office and the Columbia Recorder of Deeds. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Columbia County, including parcels in Bloomsburg. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Columbia Recorder of Deeds maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Pennsylvania counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Columbia County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

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

Birth, death, and marriage records for Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania residents are available through both county and state offices. The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, located in New Castle, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Pennsylvania. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Columbia County Register of Wills issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Columbia County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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