Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Philadelphia County can be accessed through the Philadelphia Police Department. While mugshots are not typically available online for public viewing, you can request them directly from the police department. For detailed procedures, you may need to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's Records and Identification Unit.

To obtain a criminal background check in Philadelphia County, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Police. They provide a service called PATCH (Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History) for online requests. You can also visit the Philadelphia Police Department for local background checks, which may require you to fill out specific forms and pay a fee.

You can look up sex offenders in Philadelphia County by accessing the Pennsylvania State Police Megan's Law website. This registry provides information about registered sex offenders throughout the state, including Philadelphia County. You can search by name, location, or proximity to a specific address to find detailed information about offenders in your area.

You can register to vote in Philadelphia County through the Pennsylvania Department of State's online portal at www.pavoterservices.pa.gov, in person at the City Commissioners office at City Hall Room 142, or by submitting a paper application by mail. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election. Once registered, you can request a mail-in ballot for any election through the same website or by contacting the City Commissioners at 215-686-3469.

Property records in Philadelphia County can be searched through two primary online portals: the Department of Records at atlas.phila.gov for recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens dating back to 1974, and the Office of Property Assessment at property.phila.gov for current assessments, tax history, and property characteristics. Both portals offer free public access and allow searches by property address or owner name. For certified copies or older records, visit the Department of Records at 201 North Juniper Street or call 215-686-2292.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Philadelphia are obtained through the Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records, located at 1101 Market Street, 9th Floor, or by calling 215-685-5227. Certificates cost $20 for the first copy and $10 for additional copies of the same record. You can request records in person (processed while you wait), by mail (2-3 weeks processing), or online through VitalChek at www.health.phila.gov/vital records (10-15 business days). Valid photo ID and proof of relationship or legal entitlement are required under Pennsylvania law.

Business licenses in Philadelphia County can be verified through the Department of Licenses and Inspections online portal at business.phila.gov or by calling 215-686-2490. For corporate entity information such as LLC registrations and incorporations, use the Pennsylvania Department of State's free business entity search at www.corporations.pa.gov. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with and available from the Department of Records at 201 North Juniper Street. Most business license and registration information is publicly accessible under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law.