Luzerne County, PA Public Records
Magisterial District Court 11-1-01 - Wilkes-Barre
100 Hazle St, 1st Fl
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
100 Hazle St, 1st Fl
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-825-7373
F: 570-970-2568
P: 570-825-7373
F: 570-970-2568
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 11-1-02 - Wilkes-Barre
100 N Hazle St, 1st Fl
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
100 N Hazle St, 1st Fl
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-825-7373
F: 570-970-2568
P: 570-825-7373
F: 570-970-2568
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 11-1-03 - Hazleton
615 E Broad St
Hazleton, PA 18201 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
615 E Broad St
Hazleton, PA 18201 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 570-455-9467, 570-455-9468
F: 570-501-8981
P: 570-455-9467, 570-455-9468
F: 570-501-8981
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 11-1-04 - Pittston
35 Broad St
Pittston, PA 18640 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
35 Broad St
Pittston, PA 18640 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-655-0552
F: 570-602-8297
P: 570-655-0552
F: 570-602-8297
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 11-1-05 - Kingston
500 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming Municipal Bldg
Kingston, PA 18704 http://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-c
500 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming Municipal Bldg
Kingston, PA 18704 http://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-c
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-287-2800
F: 570-714-7568
P: 570-287-2800
F: 570-714-7568
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.
P: 570-287-2341
F: 570-714-7564
F: 570-714-7564
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Search online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx. This is a fairly new address.
Search online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx. This is a fairly new address.
Magisterial District Court 11-2-01 - West Pittston
555 Exeter Avenue
West Pittston, PA 18643 http://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-c
555 Exeter Avenue
West Pittston, PA 18643 http://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-c
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-655-0177
F: 570-602-8296
P: 570-655-0177
F: 570-602-8296
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 11-2-03 - Hanover Township
1460 Sans Souci Pky
Hanover Township, PA 18706
1460 Sans Souci Pky
Hanover Township, PA 18706
Hours: 7:30AM-3:30PM EST
P: 570-825-8890
F: 570-970-8893
P: 570-825-8890
F: 570-970-8893
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 11-3-01 - Shickshinny
33 W Union St
Shickshinny, PA 18655 http://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-c
33 W Union St
Shickshinny, PA 18655 http://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-c
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-542-4349, 570-542-2519
F: 570-542-5674
P: 570-542-4349, 570-542-2519
F: 570-542-5674
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
The court hears preliminary misdemeanors & felonies, Dog Warden, Fish & Game Commission cases, SPCA DCNR (State Parks), Dept of Revenue-enforcement & collections, traffic, non-traffic crime, indirect criminal contempt and emergency protection from abuse.
The court hears preliminary misdemeanors & felonies, Dog Warden, Fish & Game Commission cases, SPCA DCNR (State Parks), Dept of Revenue-enforcement & collections, traffic, non-traffic crime, indirect criminal contempt and emergency protection from abuse.
Magisterial District Court 11-3-02 - Nanticoke
15 E Ridge St
Nanticoke, PA 18634 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
15 E Ridge St
Nanticoke, PA 18634 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-735-7648
F: 570-740-2072
P: 570-735-7648
F: 570-740-2072
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: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-788-1191
F: 570-788-7213
P: 570-788-1191
F: 570-788-7213
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 11-3-04 - Hazle Township
789 Airport Rd
102 Sunset Beltway
Hazle Township, PA 18202
789 Airport Rd
102 Sunset Beltway
Hazle Township, PA 18202
Hours: 8;30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 570-455-9191
F: 570-501-8980
P: 570-455-9191
F: 570-501-8980
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: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-474-6844
F: 570-474-6822
P: 570-474-6844
F: 570-474-6822
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 11-3-07 - Wilkes-Barre Twp
240 Johnson St
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
240 Johnson St
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-825-8671
F: 570-970-2546
P: 570-825-8671
F: 570-970-2546
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 11-3-08 - Plains
90 Maffet St
Plains, PA 18705 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
90 Maffet St
Plains, PA 18705 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
Hours: 7:30AM-3:30PM EST
P: 570-826-8708, 570-825-8984
F: 570-970-2544
P: 570-826-8708, 570-825-8984
F: 570-970-2544
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 11-3-09 - Trucksville
11 Carverton Rd
Trucksville, PA 18708 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
11 Carverton Rd
Trucksville, PA 18708 https://www.luzernecounty.org/475/Mag
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 570-696-4477
F: 570-696-5467
P: 570-696-4477
F: 570-696-5467
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are not usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Generally misdemeanor records also go to the Court of Common Pleas cases or are waived or dismissed.
Magisterial Small claims cases are not usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Generally misdemeanor records also go to the Court of Common Pleas cases or are waived or dismissed.
Court of Common Pleas - Criminal
200 N River St, 2nd Fl
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/c
200 N River St, 2nd Fl
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/c
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 570-825-1500, 570-825-1594
F: 570-825-6242
P: 570-825-1500, 570-825-1594
F: 570-825-6242
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No M number (confidential custody case) records released. SSNs and addresses are never released.
Restricted Records: No M number (confidential custody case) records released. SSNs and addresses are never released.
Court of Common Pleas - Civil
200 N River St
Office of the Prothonotary
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-1001 http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/r
200 N River St
Office of the Prothonotary
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-1001 http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/r
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM EST
P: 570-825-1745
F: 570-825-1757
P: 570-825-1745
F: 570-825-1757
Jurisdiction: Civil, Eviction
Restricted Records: No mental, sealed records released
Note that the civil records clerk of the Court of Common Pleas is now called Division head (no longer called the Prothonotary).
Restricted Records: No mental, sealed records released
Note that the civil records clerk of the Court of Common Pleas is now called Division head (no longer called the Prothonotary).
Register of Wills
200 N River St
Courthouse Annex
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 https://www.luzernecounty.org/614/Reg
200 N River St
Courthouse Annex
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 https://www.luzernecounty.org/614/Reg
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM EST
P: 570-825-1668
F: 570-970-4580
P: 570-825-1668
F: 570-970-4580
Couriers:
153 N River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Jurisdiction: Probate
Access to data is by subscription at www.landex.com/remote/. This office has marriage records 1885 to present, birth and death 1893-1905, and estate records from 1786 to present.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Jurisdiction: Probate
Access to data is by subscription at www.landex.com/remote/. This office has marriage records 1885 to present, birth and death 1893-1905, and estate records from 1786 to present.
Luzerne County, PA Vital Records
Contact the Luzerne 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.
Luzerne County Recorder
County Recorder of Deeds
153 N River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 https://www.luzernecounty.org/607/Rec
9AM-4:30PM EST
County Recorder of Deeds
153 N River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 https://www.luzernecounty.org/607/Rec
9AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 570-825-1641
Fax: 570-970-4580
Recorded Documents
Fax: 570-970-4580
Recorded Documents
Luzerne 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.
Get a vital certificate.
Additional Resources
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Luzerne County Population Records
Total Land Area (2000): 890.81 sq mi
Population (2009): 312,845
- Females: 51.1%
- White: 95.1%
- Black/African American: 3.1%
- Asian: 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
- Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.2%
- White, Not Hispanic: 90.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -6,415
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.34
Housing Units (2000): 144,686
Homeownership Rate (2000): 70.3%
Migration Flow to Luzerne County, PA from (2007-2008):
- Lackawanna County, PA: 774
- Schuylkill County, PA: 405
- Columbia County, PA: 384
- Kings County, NY: 327
- Bronx County, NY: 307
- Monroe County, PA: 296
Luzerne County Records
Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
- Total: $7,214,475
- Construction: $378,184
- Retail Trade: $567,460
- Professional and Technical Services: $321,841
- Healthcare: $1,017,487
- Banking: $350,745
- Retail Trade: $567,460
- Accommodations and Food Services: $200,761
- Manufacturing: $919,374
- Farms: $5,101
- Government: $1,090,723
Employed (2000): 143,492
Unemployed (2000): 8,256
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $33,330
Local Government Employment (2007): 11,170
Local Government Revenue (2007): $718,670 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $939,701 (thou. dol.)
Luzerne County Birth, Death Records
Births (2007): 3,308
- Per 1,000 population: 10.6
Deaths (2007): 4,117
- Per 1,000 population: 13.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 19
- Per 1,000 population: 5.7
Luzerne County Criminal Records
Violent Crimes (2008): 937
- Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 15
- Forcible rape: 63
- Robbery: 184
- Aggravated Assault: 675
Property Crimes (2008): 7,492
- Burglary: 1,315
- Larceny-Theft: 5,759
- Motor Vehicle Theft: 418
Luzerne County Genealogy Records
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