Population
386K
County Seat
Allentown
Libraries
9
Schools
82
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Lehigh County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Lehigh County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
385,655
Population
Census estimate
142,160
Households
Census estimate
$74,973
Median income
Annual household
$254,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Allentown
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
1 source
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Lehigh County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Lehigh County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Civil Miscellaneous Calendar - October 2025 :: Lehigh County… COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LEHIGH COUNTY DOCKET |
| Criminal records | Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Criminal Records | LehighRecords… Sheriff Sales |
| Wants & warrants | PA State Archives - RG-17 - Warrant Register Images: Lehigh … |
| Property records | Error Page |
| Vital records | Lehigh County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Rec… Records Search |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Home Lehigh County voter Registration Information |
| Professional licenses | Odyssey Public Access Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LehighRe… |
| Recorded documents | Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds eRecording |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Lehigh County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Lehigh County Records
2026
Lehigh County official government portal active
The official Lehigh County government website at www.lehighcounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Lehigh County court records portal verified
State court system links for Lehigh County verified against the Pennsylvania judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Lehigh County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Lehigh County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Lehigh County property records online
Lehigh County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Lehigh County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Lehigh County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Lehigh County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Pennsylvania statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Pennsylvania state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Lehigh County Records
❌ Myth: "Lehigh County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Lehigh County are held by the Pennsylvania state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Lehigh County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Lehigh County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Pennsylvania state repository has verified, current Lehigh County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Lehigh County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Lehigh County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.lehighcounty.org — Official Lehigh County government website
- ujsportal.pacourts.us — Court records — official source
- lehighrecords.us — Criminal records — official source
- www.phmc.state.pa.us — Wants & warrants — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Lehigh County & Pennsylvania Records
For records not specific to Lehigh County, use Pennsylvania's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Pennsylvania statewide record systems:
- Pennsylvania Court Records →
- Pennsylvania Criminal Records →
- Pennsylvania Property Records →
- Pennsylvania Vital Records →
- Pennsylvania Voter Records →
- Pennsylvania Wants & Warrants →
- Pennsylvania Licenses →
- Pennsylvania Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Pennsylvania statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County is located in east central Pennsylvania. The county seat is Allentown (official site: http://www.lehighcounty.org/).
- Households: 142,160
- Median household income: $74,973
- Median home value: $254,500
- Below poverty line: 11.9%
- Land area: 345.3 sq mi
- Population density: 1,116.8 people / sq mi
Civil Miscellaneous Calendar - October 2025 :: Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas
Official Free
October 24, 2025, 9:30AM Civil Miscellaneous Hon. J. Brian Johnson Courtroom 2A, 2nd Floor Lehigh County Courthouse October 27, 2025, 9:30AM Civil Miscellaneous Hon. Thomas A. Capehart Courtroom 5C, 5th Floor Lehigh County Courthouse
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LEHIGH COUNTY DOCKET
Official Free
only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Moreover an employer who does not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record · Information Act may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183. CPCMS 9082 · COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LEHIGH COUNTY ·
Supreme Court Prothonotary's Addresses | Supreme Court | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Judicial Center 601 Commonwealth Ave. Suite 4500 P.O. Box 62575 Harrisburg, PA 17106 p. 717-787-6181 Steven Rothermel, Esq. Deputy Prothonotary · 468 City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107 p. 215-560-6370 Betsy Ceraso, Esq. Deputy Prothonotary · 414 Grant St. City-County Building Suite 801 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 p.
Case Search - UJS Portal
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
LANDEX Remote Services Online Access
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Lebanon County, PA Recorder of Deeds · Landex Remote $.15 per minute / $.10 per page loaded SERVICE ONLINE · Webstore Per Document Fee · Data Online: Deeds: 1813 to 1878 & 1922 to Present Mortgages: 1933 to Present Misc.: 1813 to Present · Images Online: Deeds: 1813 to 1878 & 1926 to Present Mortgages: 1979 to Present Misc: 1813 to Present · Notes: Index Book Search Available (details) Installation Date: February, 2002 · Lehigh County, PA Recorder of Deeds ·
Home | Salisbury Township
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Lehigh County, PA · MenuMenu · TranslateSearch site · Township Government Show submenu for Township Government · Boards Show submenu for Boards · Commissioners · Building Code Board of Appeals · Envir
Sheriff Sales
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If you are searching for appellate court cases, you must choose the ‘Appellate’ or ‘Docket Number’ option.
SP 4-164A (10-2025) PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
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PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE · REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
Lehigh County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The Lehigh County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates . Contact details and address here.
Records Search
Official Free
The Official Website for the County of Lehigh, Pennsylvania Lehigh County Government Center 17 South 7th Street Allentown, PA 18101 General Information 610-782-3000
Birth, Death, Vital Statistics - Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Welcome to the birth, death, and data in Pennsylvania. Use the following links to download or print various vital statistics and reports. At the bottom of this page you will find links to other websites and resources with an emphasis on vital statistics. Large volume of the latest available and historical state, county and municipality
Voter Registration Home
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Lehigh County Government Center 17 South Seventh Street Allentown, PA 18101-2400 Phone 610-782-3194 Fax 610-770-3845 · 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m
Lehigh County voter Registration Information
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Lehigh County voter Registration Information
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
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You agree to sign this application by electronic means and that all laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will apply. I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS ABOVE. Please indicate assistance was provided with the completion of this form. (Optional) If you check either of these boxes, your county voter registration office will contact you.
Odyssey Public Access
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The Official Website for the County of Lehigh, Pennsylvania Lehigh County Government Center 17 South 7th Street Allentown, PA 18101 General Information 610-782-3000
BPOA - License Portal
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Welcome to Pennsylvania Online Licensing · Sign in to continue to Online Licensing · © 2026 - BPOA License Portal
Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds
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Recorder of Deeds Division Lehigh County Courthouse 455 W. Hamilton Street, Room 122 Allentown PA 18101-1614 · Chief Deputy, Lisa Stella-Ali
eRecording
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The Official Website for the County of Lehigh, Pennsylvania Lehigh County Government Center 17 South 7th Street Allentown, PA 18101 General Information 610-782-3000
Lehigh County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
PA State Archives - RG-17 - Warrant Register Images: Lehigh County
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To order copies of the records, provide the appropriate citations to the Archives at: Pennsylvania State Archives, 1681 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102-1106 (717) 783-3281
Troop M Information - PSP.PA.gov
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Pennsylvania State Police · Menu · Report Suspicious Activity · Troop Directory · Employment · About PSP · Contact Us · Begin Main Content Area · TROOP M - BETHLEHEM · 2930 Airport Road (PA-987) Bethlehem, PA 18017-2149 .2 miles west ...
Error Page
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County of Lehigh Pennsylvania · Online Records Access (ORA) - Transaction History · Assembly: ORA.UI · Transaction ID: c48350cc-384d-4c62-b584-9c92960aa971 · Happened In: ~/Public/PropertySearchResults · You must type at least 4 characters for search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find official Lehigh County records online?
Start at the EX-3.91 portal: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088283/000119312513364461/d591151dex391.htm. This is the official Pennsylvania government source for Lehigh County business and public records.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Active warrants in Pennsylvania appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Pennsylvania State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Pennsylvania counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
How do I find someone in ICE custody?
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (locator.ice.gov). You can search by A-number (alien registration number) or by biographical information (name, country of birth, date of birth). The system covers adult detainees currently in ICE custody.