Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County
Find the right official office in Scranton. Court cases, police reports, property records, vital records and city records, each linked to the agency that keeps them, with addresses and phone numbers.
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To issue Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms and licenses to sell firearms Concealed Carry Permits The Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Office.
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Local profile
Notable landmarks in Scranton include the Steamtown National Historic Site, which celebrates the history of steam locomotives, and the Electric City Trolley Museum. The city is also home to the vibrant neighborhood of Hill Section, known for its historic homes and proximity to the University of Scranton.
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Many online indexes are free to search. Agencies may charge for certified copies, paper copies, media, or special data preparation. Check the official agency page for current fees before ordering.
Use the Scranton Police Department Records Bureau page. It provides the current report request form, contact information, delivery options and fee details.
Start with the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, County of Lackawanna Case Records Search. Some records or document images are restricted from remote display and may require an in-person visit or copy request.
Use the Lackawanna County Assessor for parcel and assessed-value information, the Clerk-Recorder for deeds and other recorded documents, and the Treasurer-Tax Collector for tax bills and payments.
The Lackawanna County Clerk-Recorder maintains county birth, death and marriage records. The Pennsylvania Department of Public Health also maintains statewide vital records. Eligibility, identification and notarization requirements depend on the record and copy type.
Pennsylvania DOJ criminal-history summary records are not a public name-search database. Individuals may request their own record review by fingerprint. For a specific case, search the appropriate county court and local agency records.
Pennsylvania agencies generally have 10 days to determine whether a request seeks disclosable records and notify the requester. A limited extension may apply in unusual circumstances. The records themselves may take longer to review and produce.
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Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.