Erie County, Pennsylvania Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Erie County, Pennsylvania, can be obtained through the Erie County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 140 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16501. While some information may be available online, you may need to visit the office in person or contact them at (814) 451-7012 to request specific records.

To obtain a criminal background check in Erie County, Pennsylvania, you can request it through the Pennsylvania State Police. The Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH) system provides an online portal for background checks. For local assistance, you can also contact the Erie County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process.

To look up sex offenders in Erie County, Pennsylvania, you can use the Pennsylvania Megan's Law website. This registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders, including their location, offenses, and compliance status. The website is maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police and is accessible to the public for safety and awareness purposes.

You can register to vote in Erie County through the Pennsylvania Department of State's online registration portal at register.pa.gov, by mail using a voter registration application, or in person at the Erie County Bureau of Elections at 140 West Sixth Street, Room 112, Erie, PA 16501. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Pennsylvania resident for at least 30 days, and 18 years old by Election Day. Pennsylvania also offers no-excuse mail-in voting, which you can request online or through the Elections Bureau.

Property records in Erie County can be searched through the Erie Recorder of Deeds Office at 140 West Sixth Street, Room 110, Erie, PA 16501, or online at eriecountypa.gov. The county provides a free online property search and GIS mapping system that allows you to search by address, owner name, or parcel number to access deeds, mortgages, liens, tax assessments, and parcel maps. For property tax information, contact the Erie County Assessment Office at 814-451-6233. Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested for a fee.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Erie County can be obtained from the Erie County Division of Vital Statistics at 606 West Second Street, Erie, PA 16507 (phone: 814-451-6700). Birth certificates cost $10.00 for the first copy and death certificates cost $9.00, with processing taking 5-10 business days for in-person requests. You can also order certificates from the Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records by mail or online through VitalChek at pa.gov/guides/birth-certificates. Valid photo identification and proof of eligibility (direct relationship to the person named) are required.

Business entity records for Erie County can be searched through the Pennsylvania Department of State's Corporation Bureau online database at corporations.pa.gov, which provides free access to information on corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and fictitious name registrations. For local business licenses within the City of Erie, contact the Business Privilege Tax Office at 814-870-1234. Professional licenses are maintained by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs and can be searched at pals.pa.gov. Building permits and zoning information are available through the Erie County Department of Planning and Community Development or individual municipal offices.