Lackawanna County, PA Public Records
Magisterial District Court 45-1-01 - Old Forge
1 Maxson Dr
Old Forge, PA 18518 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
1 Maxson Dr
Old Forge, PA 18518 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 8:30AM-3:30PM EST
P: 570-457-3320
F: 570-457-3830
P: 570-457-3320
F: 570-457-3830
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 45-1-02 - Scranton
130 N Washington Ave, 1st Fl
Scranton, PA 18503 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
130 N Washington Ave, 1st Fl
Scranton, PA 18503 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-963-6518
F: 570-963-6898
P: 570-963-6518
F: 570-963-6898
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 45-1-03 - Scranton
1629 Pittston Ave, 1st Fl
Scranton, PA 18505 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
1629 Pittston Ave, 1st Fl
Scranton, PA 18505 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-963-6516
F: 570-963-6175
P: 570-963-6516
F: 570-963-6175
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 45-1-05 - Scranton
1600 Farr Street
Scranton, PA 18504 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
1600 Farr Street
Scranton, PA 18504 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 8AM-3PM EST
P: 570-963-6504
F: 570-963-6505
P: 570-963-6504
F: 570-963-6505
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 45-1-06 - Dunmore
2012 W Pine St
Dunmore, PA 18512 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
2012 W Pine St
Dunmore, PA 18512 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-963-6521
F: 570-963-6174
P: 570-963-6521
F: 570-963-6174
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 45-1-08 - Dickson City
901 Enterprise St, 2nd Fl
Dickson City, PA 18519 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
901 Enterprise St, 2nd Fl
Dickson City, PA 18519 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-383-0421
F: 570-383-6934
P: 570-383-0421
F: 570-383-6934
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 45-3-01 - Chinchilla
PO Box 427
Chinchilla, PA 18410 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
PO Box 427
Chinchilla, PA 18410 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-587-1909
F: 570-587-8784
P: 570-587-1909
F: 570-587-8784
Couriers:
104 Shady Lane Rd
Chinchilla, PA 18410
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Chinchilla, PA 18410
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 45-3-02 - Moscow
119 N Main St
Moscow, PA 18444 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
119 N Main St
Moscow, PA 18444 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-842-2111
F: 570-842-9117
P: 570-842-2111
F: 570-842-9117
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 45-3-03 - Carbondale
38 North Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
38 North Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-282-3181
F: 570-282-9269
P: 570-282-3181
F: 570-282-9269
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 45-3-04 - Archbald
400 Church St, 2nd Fl
Archbald Borough Bldg
Archbald, PA 18403 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
400 Church St, 2nd Fl
Archbald Borough Bldg
Archbald, PA 18403 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-876-0570
F: 570-876-6412
P: 570-876-0570
F: 570-876-6412
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Court of Common Pleas - Criminal
200 N. Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503 http://www.lackawannacounty.org/index
200 N. Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503 http://www.lackawannacounty.org/index
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-963-6773
F: 570-963-6477
P: 570-963-6773
F: 570-963-6477
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Court of Common Pleas - Civil
200 N Washington Ave
Courthouse
Scranton, PA 18503 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
200 N Washington Ave
Courthouse
Scranton, PA 18503 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-963-6773
F: 570-963-6477
P: 570-963-6773
F: 570-963-6477
Jurisdiction: Civil, Eviction
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Register of Wills
123 Wyoming Ave, Ste 521
Government Center
Scranton, PA 18503 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
123 Wyoming Ave, Ste 521
Government Center
Scranton, PA 18503 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 570-963-6702
F: 570-963-6377
P: 570-963-6702
F: 570-963-6377
Jurisdiction: Probate, Guardianship, Marriage License
Access to Register of Wills Index for free at http://www.lpa-homes.org/LPA_Public_Inquiries/Views/LPA_Views/LPAXX01D.aspx.
Access to Register of Wills Index for free at http://www.lpa-homes.org/LPA_Public_Inquiries/Views/LPA_Views/LPAXX01D.aspx.
Lackawanna County, PA Vital Records
Contact the Lackawanna County Recorder Office of the County Recorder of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.
Lackawanna County Recorder
County Recorder of Deeds
135 Jefferson Ave
County Gateway Center
Scranton, PA 18503 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
9AM-4PM EST
County Recorder of Deeds
135 Jefferson Ave
County Gateway Center
Scranton, PA 18503 https://www.lackawannacounty.org/inde
9AM-4PM EST
Phone: 570-963-6775
Fax: 570-963-6390
Recorded Documents
Fax: 570-963-6390
Recorded Documents
Lackawanna County Vital Certificates
If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.
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Additional Resources
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PA - Lackawanna County - Court of Common Pleas - Civil, Family, Probate, Marriage
Lackawanna County Court Records
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Lackawanna County Population Records
Total Land Area (2000): 458.63 sq mi
Population (2009): 208,801
- Females: 52.2%
- White: 95.6%
- Black/African American: 2.3%
- Asian: 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
- Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.5%
- White, Not Hispanic: 92.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -4,495
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 82%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 19.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.38
Housing Units (2000): 95,362
Homeownership Rate (2000): 67.6%
Migration Flow to Lackawanna County, PA from (2007-2008):
- Luzerne County, PA: 762
- Wayne County, PA: 480
- Susquehanna County, PA: 282
- Wyoming County, PA: 281
- Monroe County, PA: 248
- Philadelphia County, PA: 104
Lackawanna County Records
Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
- Total: $4,946,847
- Construction: $259,551
- Retail Trade: $413,327
- Professional and Technical Services: $300,520
- Healthcare: $827,038
- Banking: $325,938
- Retail Trade: $413,327
- Accommodations and Food Services: $134,828
- Manufacturing: $728,570
- Farms: $-847
- Government: $655,179
Employed (2000): 96,290
Unemployed (2000): 5,442
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,014
Local Government Employment (2007): 8,241
Local Government Revenue (2007): $533,715 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $724,080 (thou. dol.)
Lackawanna County Birth, Death Records
Births (2007): 2,365
- Per 1,000 population: 11.3
Deaths (2007): 2,622
- Per 1,000 population: 12.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 15
- Per 1,000 population: 6.3
Lackawanna County Criminal Records
Violent Crimes (2008): 451
- Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 9
- Forcible rape: 46
- Robbery: 118
- Aggravated Assault: 278
Property Crimes (2008): 4,648
- Burglary: 1,008
- Larceny-Theft: 3,391
- Motor Vehicle Theft: 249
Lackawanna County Genealogy Records
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