Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, are typically available through the Lehigh County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these records upon request, and some information might be available through their official website or an online portal. For specific requests, You should contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability and process for obtaining these photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Police, who manage the PATCH (Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History) system. This online service allows individuals to request criminal history records. You may visit the Lehigh County Courthouse for local records, but statewide checks are best handled through the PATCH system.

You can look up sex offenders in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, by accessing the Pennsylvania State Police's Megan's Law website. This registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the state, including those residing in Lehigh County. The website allows you to search by name, location, or proximity to a specific address.

You can register to vote in Lehigh County through the Pennsylvania online voter registration system at register.pa.gov, or by submitting a paper application to the Lehigh County Board of Elections at 17 South Seventh Street, Room 210, Allentown, PA 18101 (phone: 610-782-3194). Registration must be completed at least 15 days before any election. Once registered, you can apply for mail-in or absentee ballots through the county elections website or the state voter services portal at pavoterservices.pa.gov.

Property records in Lehigh County are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds at 17 South Seventh Street, Allentown, and are searchable online at lehighcounty.org/departments/recorder-of-deeds. The free online database includes scanned deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents from 1986 to present. For property tax assessments, parcel information, and GIS mapping, visit the Lehigh County Assessment Office website, also accessible through lehighcounty.org, where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number.

Birth certificates for births occurring in Lehigh County must be requested from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records (P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, PA 16103 or online at health.pa.gov/topics/certificates) at a cost of $20 for the first copy. Death certificates can be obtained from the Lehigh County Register of Wills at 455 Hamilton Street, Room 301, Allentown, PA 18101 for $9 per copy, or from the state vital records office. You must provide valid ID and proof of eligibility (family relationship or legal interest). Processing times range from immediate for in-person requests to 4-6 weeks for mail orders.

Business entity information for corporations and LLCs registered in Pennsylvania is available through the free Pennsylvania Department of State Corporation Bureau search at corporations.pa.gov/search/corpsearch. Trade names (DBAs) filed in Lehigh County can be searched through the Prothonotary's office at 455 Hamilton Street, Allentown. Local business privilege licenses are issued by individual municipalities; contact the Allentown City Treasurer at 610-437-7548 for businesses in Allentown, or your local borough or township office for other locations. The Lehigh County Department of Community and Economic Development at 610-782-3000 can provide guidance on zoning and development requirements.