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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Susquehanna County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Susquehanna County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
38,100
Population
Census estimate
15,641
Households
Census estimate
$63,968
Median income
Annual household
$199,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Montrose
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Susquehanna County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Susquehanna County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Susquehanna County | Individual County Courts | Courts of Co… Magisterial District Judge 34-3-03 Non-Traffic Docket |
| Criminal records | Active Warrants SP 4-164A (10-2025) PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE |
| Wants & warrants | Susquehanna County Sheriff Office, PA, Arrest Warrants Searc… Susquehanna County, PA Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Sea… |
| Property records | Susquehanna County - Tax Claim Bureau Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services |
| Vital records | Susquehanna County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Deat… |
| Voter records | Susquehanna County Voting System - Vote.PA.Gov |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Susquehanna County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Susquehanna County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Susquehanna County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Susquehanna County Records
2026
Susquehanna County official government portal active
The official Susquehanna County government website at susqco.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Susquehanna County court records portal verified
State court system links for Susquehanna County verified against the Pennsylvania judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Susquehanna County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Susquehanna County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Susquehanna County property records online
Susquehanna County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Susquehanna County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Susquehanna County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County Records
❌ Myth: "Susquehanna County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Susquehanna County are held by the Pennsylvania state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Pennsylvania state repository has verified, current Susquehanna County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Susquehanna County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Susquehanna 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)
- susqco.com — Official Susquehanna County government website
- www.pacourts.us — Court records — official source
- epatch.pa.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.pavoterservices.pa.gov — Property records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- www.vote.pa.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Susquehanna County & Pennsylvania Records
For records not specific to Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County is located in northeastern Pennsylvania. The county seat is Montrose (official site: http://susqco.com/).
- Population: 38,100
- Households: 15,641
- Median household income: $63,968
- Median home value: $199,000
- Below poverty line: 11.2%
- Land area: 823.5 sq mi
- Population density: 46.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 5
- NCES schools indexed: 15
Active Warrants
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
SP 4-164A (10-2025) PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
Official Free
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE · REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
Terms And Conditions - Megan's Law Public Website
Official Free
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
Official Free
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 facility cannot be found using the locator.
Susquehanna County | Individual County Courts | Courts of Common Pleas | Courts | Unified Judicial System of…
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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 · Susquehanna County · Watercolor by Kathleen S. Howell. NOTE: The courthouse pictured may be historic and not necessarily the county’s operating courthouse.
Magisterial District Judge 34-3-03 Non-Traffic Docket
Official Free
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor Courts assumes any liability for inaccurate or delayed data , errors or omissions · on these docket sheets. Docket sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check, which can only be provided by the · Pennsylvania State Police. Employers who do not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record Information
Troop R - Pennsylvania State Police HOME
Official Free
Pennsylvania State Police · Menu · Report Suspicious Activity · Troop Directory · Employment · About PSP · Contact Us · Begin Main Content Area · Page Content · TROOP R - DUNMORE 85 Keystone Industrial Park Dunmore, PA 18512 I-81 exit ...
Susquehanna County - Tax Claim Bureau
Official Free
Susquehanna county reserves the right to withhold any property from being listed in Repository Sale · REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO BID AT ALL SALES To be received in our office NOT LESS THAN 10 BUSINESS DAYS prior each sale with registration period to be posted in 3 newspapers, and a legal journal prior to sale. Verification, signed by each purchaser and a deed ...
Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services
Official Free
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.
Susquehanna County PA Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The Susquehanna County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. Contact details and address here.
Birth, Death, Vital Statistics - Pennsylvania Department of Health
Official Free
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
Susquehanna County Voting System - Vote.PA.Gov
Official Free
Welcome to Pennsylvania's official voter information website . This site is a comprehensive voting resource for all eligible citizens in Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna County Voting System | Voting & Election Information | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Official Free
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. Welcome to the Susquehanna County voting system page. This page tells you how to vote in person on Election Day in Susquehanna County. All voters in Susquehanna County will vote using the Unisyn Freedom Vote Tablet to mark their ballot.
🌐 pa.gov
Prothonotary
Official Free
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 ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Susquehanna County property records?
Susquehanna County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Voter Registration Application - PA Voter Services portal directly: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx.
Are Pennsylvania marriage records public?
Marriage records in Pennsylvania are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Pennsylvania?
Yes — in Pennsylvania, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
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.