Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, can be obtained from the Luzerne County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. For specific requests, you can visit the Sheriff's Office at 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, or check their official website for more details.

To obtain a criminal background check in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Police, which manages the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH) system. This online portal allows you to request and receive background checks. For local assistance, you can also visit the Luzerne County Courthouse at 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

To look up sex offenders in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, you can use the Pennsylvania State Police's Megan's Law website. This registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area. By entering Luzerne County in the search criteria, you can access a list of offenders, including their locations and offenses.

To register to vote in Luzerne County, visit www.pavoterservices.pa.gov for online registration or contact the Luzerne County Bureau of Elections at (570) 825-1715 located at 20 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. You must register at least 15 days before any election. You'll need a Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Once registered, you can request mail-in ballots for any election through the same online portal or by contacting the Elections Bureau directly.

Property records in Luzerne County can be searched through the Luzerne Recorder of Deeds and Assessment Office websites at www.luzernecounty.org. The county offers free online access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records, as well as a GIS mapping system showing property boundaries, assessments, and tax information. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel ID. For certified copies or older records not available online, contact the Recorder of Deeds at (570) 825-1670 at 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, or the Assessment Office at (570) 825-1500.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Luzerne County from 1906 onward can be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, at 724-656-3100 or through online ordering at www.health.pa.gov via VitalChek. You can also request copies from the Luzerne County Register of Wills at (570) 825-1690. The cost is $20 for the first copy and $10 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. You must prove your identity and relationship to the person on the certificate. Processing typically takes 3-4 weeks by mail, with expedited options available for additional fees.

Business records in Luzerne County are maintained at multiple levels. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Luzerne County Prothonotary at (570) 825-1600. Corporations, LLCs, and other business entities are registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State and can be searched free at file.dos.pa.gov. Professional licenses are searchable at www.pals.pa.gov through the state's licensing system. For local business licenses, building permits, or zoning information, contact the municipality where the business operates, as Luzerne County does not issue general business licenses at the county level.