Blair County, PA Public Records

Court of Common Pleas - Criminal/Civil
423 Allegheny St, #144
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 http://www.blairco.org/CourtAdministr
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 814-693-3080, 814-693-3050
F: 814-317-1600
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction
Restricted Records: No adoption records released
Note that the civil records clerk of the Court of Common Pleas is called the Prothonotary.
Register of Wills
423 Allegheny St, #145
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-2022 http://www.blairco.org/Dept/RR/Pages/
Hours: 8AM-4PM (counter closes at 3:45PM) EST
P: 814-693-3095
F: 814-693-3093
Jurisdiction: Probate
Online access to the index from 1846 forward is by subscription from private company at www.landex.com. See note in court summary section for fees.
Magisterial District Court 24-1-02 - Altoona
2601 5th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 814-941-4550
F: 814-941-2323
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 24-1-03 - Altoona
615 4th St
Altoona, PA 16602
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 814-942-6421
F: 814-942-4770
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 24-3-01 - Tyrone
5628 E Pleasant Valley Blvd
Tyrone, PA 16686
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 814-684-4617
F: 814-684-9634
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction, Traffic, Ordinance
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Generally misdemeanor and preliminary records also go to the Court of Common Pleas cases or are waived or dismissed.
Magisterial District Court 24-3-02 - Altoona
5929 California Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM (payments till 4PM only) EST
P: 814-944-4371
F: 814-944-2546
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases can be recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas to satisfy a judgment. Generally misdemeanor records also go to the Court of Common Pleas cases when waived or guilty plea.
Magisterial District Court 24-3-03 - Hollidaysburg
311 Union St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 http://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-c
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 814-693-3210
F: 814-693-3212
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 24-3-04 - Roaring Spring
310 Airport Dr, Ste 9
Martinsburg, PA 16662
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 814-793-2495
F: 814-793-2461
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.

Blair County, PA Vital Records

Contact the Blair Recorder of Deeds 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.

Blair Recorder of Deeds
County Recorder of Deeds
423 Allegheny St, #145
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 http://www.blairco.org/Dept/RR/Pages/
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 814-693-3095
Fax: 814-693-3093
Recorded Documents

Blair 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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Blair County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 525.8 sq mi
Population (2009): 126,122
  • Females: 51.8%
  • White: 96.9%
  • Black/African American: 1.6%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): -3,022
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.43
Housing Units (2000): 55,061
Homeownership Rate (2000): 72.9%
Migration Flow to Blair County, PA from (2007-2008):

Blair County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,851,407
  • Construction: $139,400
  • Retail Trade: $272,620
  • Professional and Technical Services: $145,461
  • Healthcare: $483,859
  • Banking: $95,589
  • Retail Trade: $272,620
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $74,853
  • Manufacturing: $404,474
  • Farms: $28,022
  • Government: $448,769
Employed (2000): 57,756
Unemployed (2000): 3,833
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $30,402
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,193
Local Government Revenue (2007): $297,984 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $310,943 (thou. dol.)

Blair County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,484
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.8
Deaths (2007): 1,462
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 8
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.4

Blair County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 359
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
  • Forcible rape: 29
  • Robbery: 88
  • Aggravated Assault: 238
Property Crimes (2008): 2,531
  • Burglary: 629
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,799
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 103

Blair County Genealogy Records