Chester County, PA Public Records
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-431-4814
F: 610-431-4018
P: 610-431-4814
F: 610-431-4018
Couriers:
201 West Market Street, Suite 1307
West Chester, PA 19380
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.
West Chester, PA 19380
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 15-1-02 - West Chester
1572 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380 https://chesco.org/BusinessDirectoryI
1572 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380 https://chesco.org/BusinessDirectoryI
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-430-1966
F: 610-430-8641
P: 610-430-1966
F: 610-430-8641
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 15-1-03 - Coatesville
One City Hall Pl, Ste 200
256 E Lincoln Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
One City Hall Pl, Ste 200
256 E Lincoln Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-384-3159
F: 610-384-5163
P: 610-384-3159
F: 610-384-5163
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 15-1-04 - West Chester
21 W Market St, Ste 100
West Chester, PA 19380 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
21 W Market St, Ste 100
West Chester, PA 19380 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-344-6622
F: 610-429-4644
P: 610-344-6622
F: 610-429-4644
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. Includes Borough of West Chester Wards 1, 2, 4 & 5.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Includes Borough of West Chester Wards 1, 2, 4 & 5.
Magisterial District Court 15-1-05 - Coatesville
615 Sands Court
Highlands Corporate Center
Coatesville, PA 19320
615 Sands Court
Highlands Corporate Center
Coatesville, PA 19320
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-380-3325
F: 610-380-4774
P: 610-380-3325
F: 610-380-4774
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.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-935-1503
F: 610-935-7427
P: 610-935-1503
F: 610-935-7427
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 15-2-03 - West Chester
PO Box 2747
West Chester, PA 19380 https://www.chesco.org/2274/Judge-Kra
PO Box 2747
West Chester, PA 19380 https://www.chesco.org/2274/Judge-Kra
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-436-5757
F: 610-431-5755
P: 610-436-5757
F: 610-431-5755
Couriers:
601 Westtown Rd, Ste 110
West Chester, PA 19380
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.
West Chester, PA 19380
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.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-524-7456
F: 610-524-6341
P: 610-524-7456
F: 610-524-6341
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. Includes Townships of West Pikeland, Upper Uwchlan, and Uwchlan.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Includes Townships of West Pikeland, Upper Uwchlan, and Uwchlan.
Magisterial District Court 15-3-01 - Pottstown
1101 Ridge Road, Ste B
Pottstown, PA 19465 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
1101 Ridge Road, Ste B
Pottstown, PA 19465 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-469-1910
F: 610-469-1913
P: 610-469-1910
F: 610-469-1913
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 15-3-04 - Kennett Square
916 West Cypress Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
916 West Cypress Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
P: 610-444-6330
F: 610-444-6429
F: 610-444-6429
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Includes Borough of Kennett Square, Townships of Kennett, East Marlborough, Newlin, Pocopson, Birmingham, and Pennsbury.
Includes Borough of Kennett Square, Townships of Kennett, East Marlborough, Newlin, Pocopson, Birmingham, and Pennsbury.
Magisterial District Court 15-3-05 - Oxford
305 S 3rd St
Oxford, PA 19363 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
305 S 3rd St
Oxford, PA 19363 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-932-4305
F: 610-932-7649
P: 610-932-4305
F: 610-932-7649
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 15-3-06 - Honey Brook
PO Box 237
Honey Brook, PA 19344 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
PO Box 237
Honey Brook, PA 19344 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-273-3726
F: 610-273-4392
P: 610-273-3726
F: 610-273-4392
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Includes Boroughs of Elverson and Honey Brook, Townships of West Brandywine, Honey Brook, Sadsbury, West Caln, Wallace, and West Nantmeal.
Includes Boroughs of Elverson and Honey Brook, Townships of West Brandywine, Honey Brook, Sadsbury, West Caln, Wallace, and West Nantmeal.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-857-5547
F: 610-857-5841
P: 610-857-5547
F: 610-857-5841
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Includes Boroughs of Atglen, Modena and Parkesburg, Townships of Londonderry, East Fallowfield, West Fallowfield, Highland, and West Sadsbury.
Includes Boroughs of Atglen, Modena and Parkesburg, Townships of Londonderry, East Fallowfield, West Fallowfield, Highland, and West Sadsbury.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-971-1680
F: 610-971-1685
P: 610-971-1680
F: 610-971-1685
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction, Misdemeanor, Traffic,
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.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-269-5250
F: 610-269-5017
P: 610-269-5250
F: 610-269-5017
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. Includes Townships of Caln, East Caln, and East Brandywine, and Downingtown Borough
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Includes Townships of Caln, East Caln, and East Brandywine, and Downingtown Borough
Magisterial District Court 15-4-03 - Exton
748 Springdale Drive, Suite 110
Whiteland Business Park
Exton, PA 19341
748 Springdale Drive, Suite 110
Whiteland Business Park
Exton, PA 19341
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-594-7728
F: 610-594-7896
P: 610-594-7728
F: 610-594-7896
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 15-4-04 - Kennett Square
914 W Cypress St
Kennett Square, PA 19348 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
914 W Cypress St
Kennett Square, PA 19348 https://www.chesco.org/BusinessDirect
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-444-6338
F: 610-444-4368
P: 610-444-6338
F: 610-444-4368
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded at the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds records. Includes Boroughs of West Grove and Avondale, Townships of West Marlborough, London Britain, Franklin, London Grove and New Garden.
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded at the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds records. Includes Boroughs of West Grove and Avondale, Townships of West Marlborough, London Britain, Franklin, London Grove and New Garden.
Court of Common Pleas - Criminal
PO Box 2746
West Chester, PA 19382 http://www.chesco.org/202/Clerk-of-Co
PO Box 2746
West Chester, PA 19382 http://www.chesco.org/202/Clerk-of-Co
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-344-6135
F: 610-344-4465
P: 610-344-6135
F: 610-344-4465
Couriers:
201 W Market St, #1400
West Chester, PA 19382
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Records Search via email is: [email protected].
West Chester, PA 19382
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Records Search via email is: [email protected].
Court of Common Pleas - Civil
PO Box 2746
West Chester, PA 19382 http://www.chesco.org/1333/County-Cou
PO Box 2746
West Chester, PA 19382 http://www.chesco.org/1333/County-Cou
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 610-344-6300
P: 610-344-6300
Couriers:
201 W Market St
West Chester, PA 19382
Jurisdiction: Civil, Eviction
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Note that the civil records clerk of the Court of Common Pleas is called the Prothonotary.
West Chester, PA 19382
Jurisdiction: Civil, Eviction
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Note that the civil records clerk of the Court of Common Pleas is called the Prothonotary.
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 610-344-6335
F: 610-344-6218
P: 610-344-6335
F: 610-344-6218
Couriers:
201 W Market St, #2200
West Chester, PA 19380
Jurisdiction: Probate
The records go back to 1924 for Register of Wills and Orphans' Court. Marriage Licenses go back to 1930. Records are either maintained as paper or microfilm or scanned images.
West Chester, PA 19380
Jurisdiction: Probate
The records go back to 1924 for Register of Wills and Orphans' Court. Marriage Licenses go back to 1930. Records are either maintained as paper or microfilm or scanned images.
Chester County, PA Vital Records
Contact the Chester 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.
Chester County Recorder
County Recorder of Deeds
313 W Market St, #3302
West Chester, PA 19380 http://www.chesco.org/169/Recorder-of
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
County Recorder of Deeds
313 W Market St, #3302
West Chester, PA 19380 http://www.chesco.org/169/Recorder-of
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 610-344-6330
Fax: 610-344-6408
Recorded Documents
Fax: 610-344-6408
Recorded Documents
Chester 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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Chester County Population Records
Total Land Area (2000): 755.97 sq mi
Population (2009): 498,894
- Females: 50.5%
- White: 88.6%
- Black/African American: 6.4%
- Asian: 3.7%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
- Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.5%
- White, Not Hispanic: 83.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 65,393
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 5.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 8.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 5.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 89.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 42.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.65
Housing Units (2000): 163,773
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.3%
Migration Flow to Chester County, PA from (2007-2008):
- Montgomery County, PA: 3,358
- Delaware County, PA: 2,988
- New Castle County, DE: 1,510
- Philadelphia County, PA: 1,166
- Lancaster County, PA: 805
- Berks County, PA: 709
Chester County Records
Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
- Total: $20,402,252
- Construction: $1,098,359
- Retail Trade: $1,287,990
- Professional and Technical Services: $3,514,137
- Healthcare: $1,658,712
- Banking: $2,630,111
- Retail Trade: $1,287,990
- Accommodations and Food Services: $326,017
- Manufacturing: $2,020,255
- Farms: $145,137
- Government: $1,484,530
Employed (2000): 221,255
Unemployed (2000): 8,214
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $58,130
Local Government Employment (2007): 16,557
Local Government Revenue (2007): $1,265,177 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $1,979,029 (thou. dol.)
Chester County Birth, Death Records
Births (2007): 6,093
- Per 1,000 population: 12.5
Deaths (2007): 3,418
- Per 1,000 population: 7
Infant Deaths (2007): 41
- Per 1,000 population: 6.7
Chester County Criminal Records
Violent Crimes (2008): 896
- Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 9
- Forcible rape: 104
- Robbery: 260
- Aggravated Assault: 523
Property Crimes (2008): 7,785
- Burglary: 1,468
- Larceny-Theft: 5,933
- Motor Vehicle Theft: 384
Chester County Genealogy Records
- USGenWeb.org
- Rootsweb.org - Search for genealogy records for your town in Chester County
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- OnlineSearches.com - Search for Chester County public records by town, record type, and/or state.
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