Wyoming County

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania is located in the northeastern portion of the Commonwealth, located in the scenic Endless Mountains region. Established on April 4, 1842, from portions of Luzerne County, it was named after the Wyoming Valley. Wyoming County seat is Tunkhannock, situated along the banks of the Tunkhannock Creek. Wyoming County includes approximately 397 square miles and is one of Pennsylvania's less densely populated counties, with a population of roughly 26,000 residents as of recent census estimates. Wyoming County is characterized by rolling hills, agricultural lands, and beautiful natural features including the prominent Endless Mountains. Major landmarks include Wyoming County Courthouse, a stunning Italianate structure built in 1843 on Courthouse Square in Tunkhannock, and Lake Winola, a popular recreational destination. Wyoming County's economy has historically been rooted in agriculture, dairy farming, and natural resource extraction. Wyoming County Recorder of Deeds maintains property records at the Courthouse, located at 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Wyoming County Assessment Office handles property valuations and tax assessment matters at the same location. The Prothonotary's Office is the clerk for civil court proceedings, while the Clerk of Courts manages criminal records. Wyoming County retains its rural character while being within reasonable proximity to Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, offering residents a quieter lifestyle with access to larger urban amenities.

The Wyoming County Court serves Wyoming County, Pennsylvania and handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The courthouse is located in the county seat of the county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Pennsylvania online court portal.

The Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas, located at 1 Court House Square in Tunkhannock, manages civil cases involving claims up to $12,000, as well as criminal, juvenile, family, probate, and traffic cases.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Pennsylvania State Police Troop P, with barracks in Wyoming and surrounding areas, provides primary law enforcement coverage to townships without dedicated municipal departments.
• To request arrest records, citizens should submit written requests to the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Pennsylvania allows for the release of detainees under certain conditions, and information on recently arrested individuals can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office.

• Most searches are free, though certified copies of documents require fees established by statute: typically $8.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus certification fees.
• In-person record requests can be made at the respective offices during regular business hours.

• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained for a fee of $6.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Birth certificates cost $20 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates are $20 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy.
• Processing time is typically 2-4 weeks when ordered by mail.
• Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of Orphans' Court in Wyoming County at the Courthouse; couples must apply in person, pay a $50 fee, and observe a three-day waiting period before the license is valid.
• Birth records are restricted for 105 years and death records for 50 years, after which they become public genealogical records accessible to any requester.