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Residents looking to register or vote in Johnstown work through the Cambria County elections office at 200 S. Center St, Ebensburg, PA 15931. The office can be reached at 814-472-1490, and their website is www.cambriacountypa.gov/election-office.aspx. Voter registration happens online at www.votespa.com, but the cutoff is firm, 15 days before any election. Looking ahead to 2026, the mayoral race and several city council seats will be up for grabs. Applications for mail ballots must arrive one week before election day, and completed ballots need to be received by 8pm on election day itself.
The Johnstown Police Department is located at 430 South Parish Avenue and reachable at 814-472-2100.
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To register to vote in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, residents can register online through the Pennsylvania Department of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Cambria 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 Johnstown, contact the Cambria County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
The Cambria Recorder of Deeds office maintains public records for Johnstown, including property deeds, mortgages, and other real estate transactions. The Cambria County Prothonotary's Office is responsible for civil court records, such as lawsuits, divorces, and name changes. These records can be accessed online or in person at the Cambria County Courthouse in Ebensburg, PA. (https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/recorder-PA-NJ.aspx, https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/prothonotary.aspx)
The Cambria County Register of Wills office maintains public records for Johnstown, including birth, marriage, and death certificates. These records can be requested in person or by mail at the Cambria County Courthouse in Ebensburg, PA. The Johnstown City Clerk's Office also maintains some vital records for the city, such as marriage licenses. (https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/register-PA-NJ.aspx, https://www.cityofjohnstownpa.net/city-clerk/)
The Cambria County Clerk of Courts office maintains public records for businesses in Johnstown, including corporate filings, trade names, and business licenses. These records can be accessed online or in person at the Cambria County Courthouse in Ebensburg, PA. The Johnstown Regional Industries (JARI) also maintains information on local businesses and economic development in the Johnstown area. (https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/clerk-PA-NJ.aspx, https://www.jari.com/)
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