Population
351K
County Seat
Greensburg
Libraries
24
Schools
84
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Westmoreland County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Pennsylvania state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Westmoreland County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
350,935
Population
Census estimate
153,237
Households
Census estimate
$69,454
Median income
Annual household
$181,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Greensburg
County seat
In Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
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

Westmoreland County Records at a Glance

Record typeWestmoreland County verified sources
Court recordscourt of common pleas of westmoreland county
e-filing
Criminal recordsInmates
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Westmoreland County state portal below
Property recordsHow to Search Our Records | Westmoreland County, PA - Offici…
Electronic Government Solutions - E Services
Vital recordsRegister of Wills | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Websi…
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Westmoreland County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Westmoreland County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Westmoreland County state portal below
Westmoreland County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records5Criminal records1Wants & warrants0Property records4Vital records1Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Westmoreland County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Westmoreland County Records

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

The 4-Step Westmoreland County Records Pathway

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

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

For records not specific to Westmoreland County, use Pennsylvania's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Pennsylvania statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
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About Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Westmoreland County is located in southwestern Pennsylvania. The county seat is Greensburg (official site: http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/).

  • Households: 153,237
  • Median household income: $69,454
  • Median home value: $181,600
  • Below poverty line: 9.7%
  • Land area: 1,027.7 sq mi
  • Population density: 341.5 people / sq mi
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court of common pleas of westmoreland county
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This navigation menu supports keyboard interaction. Screen reader users may need to switch modes to open submenus and navigate nested items · The Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal provides the public with access to various aspects of court information, including appellate courts, common pleas ...
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e-filing
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Register · Login · Welcome: · Last signed in on: · My Account · View/Edit Profile · Change Password · Logout · _______________________
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Public Record Searches | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website
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County Home · Search · Home · Departments · Administration · Information Systems · Public Record Searches · Civil Records · Records Available: 1985 - Present Contact Prothonotary Office for questions. Contracts · For questions, contact the Controller's Office · Criminal Records · Criminal Court records are part of the PA Unified Judicial System For questions, contact Clerk of Courts · Coroner Dockets ·
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY DOCKET
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Westmoreland County · Delinquency Notice Filed - 757 Days Overdue · Allegheny County Public Defender's · Office, Criminal Division · eService · Served · 02/27/2023 · Capone, Julie L. Printed: 12/23/2025 · Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets . Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial · System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assume any liability for inaccurate or delayed ·
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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.
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How to Search Our Records | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website
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All the indexes recorded under that name will come up - 10 per page (this can be changed on the bottom left or click thru the pages). You can double click on each line, the document will pop up in separate window and you can print it, email it, or save it to your computer (the options are all ...
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Electronic Government Solutions - E Services
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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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GIS | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website
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Using cutting edge technology, Westmoreland County GIS is able to provide tax parcel data in a variety of formats, available to both public and private entities via the GIS Tax Mapping website and through a secure file transfer site . Feel free to email any questions, comments, or concerns.
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Inmates
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
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SP 4-164A (10-2025) PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
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PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE · REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
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Register of Wills | Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website
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• Marriage Licenses: Processing applications and issuing marriage licenses for couples intending to marry in Westmoreland County, as well as providing certified copies of marriage licenses (may be required for Real ID) • Adoption Records: Maintaining records for adoption matters, though access may be restricted as per legal guidelines.
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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
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Westmoreland County Press Releases
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Pennsylvania State Police · Menu · Report Suspicious Activity · Troop Directory · Employment · About PSP · Contact Us · Begin Main Content Area · Page Content · Troop B Belle Vernon and Troop A Greensburg and Kiski Vally cover Westmoreland ...
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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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Westmoreland 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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Welcome! Our New Online Services provide a convenient and centralized way to search and access cases and documents filed in our office . The ability to submit on-line marriage application information and eFilings is also now available! We are excited about the changes and improved service that ...
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Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania government portal.

co.westmoreland.pa.us

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County court cases are searchable through the e-filing portal: https://prothonotary.westmorelandcountypa.gov/efiling/. Pennsylvania also operates a state-level case lookup through the UJS Portal system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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 long does an arrest stay on my record in Pennsylvania if I wasn't convicted?
In Pennsylvania, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Pennsylvania's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Pennsylvania State Police.
Are Pennsylvania criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Pennsylvania's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.