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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Potter County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Potter County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Potter County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
15,993
Population
Census estimate
6,595
Households
Census estimate
$56,491
Median income
Annual household
$135,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Coudersport
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Potter County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
1 source
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Potter County Records at a Glance

Record typePotter County verified sources
Court recordsIN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Pottstown School D…
Case Search - UJS Portal
Criminal recordsPennsylvania State Police — PATCH
Terms And Conditions - Megan's Law Public Website
Wants & warrantsPA State Archives - RG-17 - Warrant Register Images: Potter …
rpcrwps.x5 05/18/26 POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Property recordsPotter County | Individual County Courts | Courts of Common …
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Potter County state portal below
Voter recordsOffice of Elections & Voter Registration
Voter Registration Status - PA Voter Services
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Potter County state portal below
Recorded documentsRegister of Wills / Recorder of Deeds
Potter County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records2Wants & warrants2Property records1Vital records0Voter records2Licenses0Recorded docs1
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Potter County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Potter County Records

2026
Potter County official government portal active
The official Potter County government website at www.pottercountypa.net continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Potter County court records portal verified
State court system links for Potter County verified against the Pennsylvania judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Potter County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Potter County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Potter County property records online
Potter County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Potter County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Potter County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Potter 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 Potter County Records

❌ Myth: "Potter County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Potter County are held by the Pennsylvania state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Potter 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 Potter County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Pennsylvania state repository has verified, current Potter County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Potter County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Potter 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)

Related — Potter County & Pennsylvania Records

For records not specific to Potter County, use Pennsylvania's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Pennsylvania statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Pennsylvania: Philadelphia · Pike · Schuylkill · Snyder · Somerset

About Potter County, Pennsylvania

Potter County is located in north central Pennsylvania. The county seat is Coudersport (official site: http://www.pottercountypa.net/).

  • Population: 15,993
  • Households: 6,595
  • Median household income: $56,491
  • Median home value: $135,200
  • Below poverty line: 12.2%
  • Land area: 1,081.2 sq mi
  • Population density: 14.8 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 5
  • NCES schools indexed: 10
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IN THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Pottstown School District, :
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v. Bd. of Prop. Assessment, Appeals & Rev., 640 A.2d 380 (Pa. 1994)). III. Discussion · A. Single Notice of Appeal · This matter consists of three consolidated cases relating to three pieces · of property Tower Health purchased – Hospital and two related buildings.
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Case Search - UJS Portal
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The Unified JUDICIAL SYSTEM of PENNSYLVANIA Web Portal · Unified Judicial System website · UJS Forms · PAePay® Brochure · PAePay® Brochure (Español) Collections in the Courts · Financial Records · This navigation menu supports keyboard interaction. Screen reader users may need to switch modes to open submenus and navigate nested items.☰ Menu ·
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Pennsylvania State Police — PATCH
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Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
Terms And Conditions - Megan's Law Public Website
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Pursuant 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.28 and § 9799.63, the State Police has established this website to provide timely information to the public on registered sexual offenders who reside, or are transient, attend school, or are employed/carry on a vocation, within this Commonwealth. Pennsylvania's Megan's Law, 42 Pa.C.S § 9799.32(1) and § 9799.67(1) , requires the State Police to create and maintain a registry of persons who reside, or is transient, work/carry on a vocation, or attend school in the Commonwealth and who have either been convicted of, entered a plea of guilty to, or have been…
Inmate/Department Supervised Individual Locator
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Find an incarcerated or department-supervised individual in Pennsylvania. Use our Inmate and Parolee Locator to find information about state-sentenced inmates and parolees in Pennsylvania. We update information daily to ensure that it is as complete and accurate as possible. The locator does not include private information. Those who are incarcerated in another state or in a county
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PA State Archives - RG-17 - Warrant Register Images: Potter County
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PA State Archives Hours, Directions, & Fees Research Topics Online Catalog Land Records · Search Archives Finding Aids Advanced Search
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rpcrwps.x5 05/18/26 POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE · Alphabetic List of Wanted Person Information
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Troop F 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 F - MOUNTOURSVILLE · 899 Cherry Street Montoursville, PA 17754 Montoursville Headquarters: 570-368-5700 FAX Number: 570-368-5704 TTY: 570-368-5761 · COVERAGE: The counties of Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, and Union.
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Office of Elections & Voter Registration
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The Office of Elections and Voter Registration is responsible for overseeing all aspects of voter registration and the administration of elections in Potter County. This office ensures that elections are conducted in compliance with Pennsylvania ...
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Voter Registration Status - PA Voter Services
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FIND VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS · Copyright © 2026 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All Rights Reserved
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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.
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Register of Wills / Recorder of Deeds
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Please input your name and other possible spellings as recorded on your deed or mortgage (may include middle initials or names, suffixes, maiden names and the like) and your tax parcel ID numbers. Tax Parcel IDs can be found on your tax bill or on the county GIS map. Please feel free to call the office with any questions. Potter County is one of 30 Pennsylvania counties which can accommodate remote access through the internet to certain property records in the office of the Register of Wills/Recorder of Deeds.
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Open Records Request
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Potter County is committed to fostering transparency and accountability in government operations. In accordance with Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, residents and the public have the right to access and obtain copies of public records held by the County. We believe in providing open and ...
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Potter 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 ...
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SEC.gov | Accessing EDGAR Data
Business, Voter & Other
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SEC filings and company registrations.

sec.gov
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Potter County | Individual County Courts | Courts of Common Pleas | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
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The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania · Translation Disclaimer · Disclaimer · Menu Resources Search · Home · Courts · Courts of Common Pleas · Individual County Courts · Potter County · Watercolor by Kathleen S. Howell. NOTE: The courthouse pictured may be historic and not necessarily the county’s operating courthouse.
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Birth, Death, Vital Statistics - Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Welcome to the birth, death, and other vital statistics page, the premier source for vital statistics 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 data by age, race/ethnicity and various birth-related topics.
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other services
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check criminal records in Potter County?
For Potter County criminal records, start with the Pennsylvania State Police for statewide background checks. Local source: Pennsylvania State Police — PATCH — https://epatch.pa.gov/home.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Pennsylvania law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
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.
Will a criminal conviction lead to deportation?
It depends on the offense, the person's immigration status, and current federal enforcement priorities. Aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude carry the highest immigration risk. Even a sealed or expunged state conviction may still count under federal immigration law. Consult an immigration attorney.