Union County, Pennsylvania Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Union County, Pennsylvania, can be obtained through the Union County Sheriff's Office. The office may provide access to these records upon request, and you can visit them at 103 South Second Street, Lewisburg, PA. For online access, you may need to check if the local Sheriff's Office has an online portal or contact them at (570) 524-8716 for guidance.

To obtain a criminal background check in Union County, Pennsylvania, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Police, which handles background checks through the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH) system. You can apply online via the PATCH website or visit the Union County Sheriff's Office for assistance. The process involves submitting personal information and paying a fee for the background check service.

To look up sex offenders in Union 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, including their names, addresses, and offenses. You can search the registry online by entering the relevant details to find sex offenders residing in Union County.

You can register to vote in Union County by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of State's online voter registration portal at www.pavoterservices.pa.gov, by submitting a paper application to the Union County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 103 South Second Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837, or by registering in person at the county elections office. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election. Once registered, you can request a mail-in ballot for any election through the state website or by contacting the elections office at (570) 524-8682.

Property records in Union County can be accessed through the Union Recorder of Deeds at 103 South Second Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837, phone (570) 524-8761. The county offers online property record searches through its website at www.unionco.org, including access to recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens. The local Assessment Office at 155 North 15th Street, Mifflinburg, phone (570) 966-1062, provides property tax assessment information and maintains a GIS mapping system with parcel data. Free basic property information is available online, though certified copies of documents require contacting the Recorder's office and paying applicable fees.

Birth and death certificates for events that occurred in Union County must be requested from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, PA 16103, phone 724-656-3100. The cost is $20.00 for the first copy of a birth or death certificate and $10.00 for additional copies ordered at the same time. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks by mail. Expedited service and online ordering through VitalChek are available at www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates for an additional fee, with faster turnaround times. You must provide valid identification and proof of eligibility to receive certified copies.

Business entity records for Union County businesses can be searched through the Pennsylvania Department of State Corporation Bureau at corporations.pa.gov, which provides free online access to corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and fictitious name registrations. The Union County Prothonotary's Office at the courthouse handles UCC filings. Most business licensing in Pennsylvania occurs at the state level through agencies like the Department of Revenue for sales tax permits and the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for professional licenses. Local business permits and zoning approvals are handled by individual municipalities in Union County, so you should contact the specific borough or township where the business operates.