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Crawford County, Pennsylvania public records

In Crawford County, deeds are recorded by the Register & Recorder; property values come from the Assessment Office; court files are split between the Prothonotary and the Clerk of Courts.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Crawford County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsRegister & Recorder2Search deeds23Fee charged$0.50 per page (email $0.50/page, fax $1.00/page, plan map copy $10.00)4
Property values and ownersAssessment Office5Property search5—
Property tax billsTreasurer6Tax bill search7Fee charged—
Court casesProthonotary8
Clerk of Courts9		Court of Common Pleas (30th Judicial District), civil and family10
Court of Common Pleas, criminal and Orphans' Court11
Magisterial District Courts 30-2-01, 30-3-01, 30-3-03, 30-3-0612		certified divorce decree $5.00; searches/naturalization certifications $8.759
Marriage recordsClerk of Courts (Orphans' Court)11—Certified copy fee: Short form $10.00; long form $10.009
Divorce recordsProthonotary11—Certified copy fee: $5.00 certified divorce decree (order by phone or by letter with check)13
Birth certificatesPennsylvania Department of Health (1906 to present)9——
Death certificatesPennsylvania Department of Health (1906 to present)9——
Probate and willsRegister of Wills2Search probate cases2Fee charged$0.50 per page mailed or faxed on written request2
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Fictitious names (DBAs) are registered with the PA Department of State, not the county (since early 1980s)14——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Crawford County are recorded by the Register & Recorder (Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds).2

Online search
landex.com/remote2Fee charged
Cost
Fee3
Who runs it
LANDEX2
Years online
1954 to present online; land records back to 1800 in the office2
Copy fee
$0.50 per page (email $0.50/page, fax $1.00/page, plan map copy $10.00)4
Certified copy fee
$1.50 document certification4
Recording fee
Deed $74.75 and Mortgage $74.75 (include 4 pages and 4 names); additional page $2.00; additional name $0.50; UPI fee $20.00 per parcel; fee schedule effective November 17, 20254
How to order
Written request by mail or fax with the fees ($0.50/page); include at least $1.00 postage or a self-addressed stamped envelope; or visit the Courthouse2
Electronic recording
Simplifile, EPN, CSC and Indecomm2
Fraud alerts
Free property fraud monitoring through Landex RecordAlert: landex.com/recordalert/crawford2

How deeds work in Pennsylvania

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Assessment Office sets property values5; the Treasurer (combined with the Tax Claim Bureau) bills and collects the tax6.

Tax bill search
cctaxes.crawfordcountypa.net/… (delinquent taxes); current taxes are paid to the 51 local tax collectors7
Appealing a value
Annual appeal deadline August 1; hearings on Thursdays at 1:00 P.M. in the Courthouse Assembly Room; appeal fee must be paid before a hearing is scheduled5
Parcel data
Over 61,000 land parcels5

How property tax works in Pennsylvania

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Court of Common Pleas (30th Judicial District), civil and familyCivil actions, divorce, custody, PFA, judgments, liens, naturalization records, name changesProthonotarywww2.crawfordcountypa.net/… Prothonotary Public Use Software, CountySuite/Teleosoft10
Court of Common Pleas, criminal and Orphans' CourtMisdemeanors, felonies, summary appeals; adoptions, guardianships, estate matters, marriage recordsClerk of Courts (also Clerk of Orphans' Court)ujsportal.pacourts.us/casesearch State UJS web portal, free docket sheets11Free search
Magisterial District Courts 30-2-01, 30-3-01, 30-3-03, 30-3-06Minor criminal, traffic, small civil claims (state-level description: states/pennsylvania.json)—ujsportal.pacourts.us/CaseSearch12
Fees
Prothonotary: commencement of civil actions $141.00; certified divorce decree $5.00; searches/naturalization certifications $8.75; filing fees effective January 1, 2026. Clerk of Courts: $15.00 search fee (up to five names), copies $0.25/page, certification $6.00 per document9

Criminal records and background checks

County records
Clerk of Courts11
State check
Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH)11

How Pennsylvania courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by: Clerk of Courts (Orphans' Court)11

Years held
1885 to present9
Certified copy fee
Short form $10.00; long form $10.009
Marriage license fee
$57.50, cash only; 3-day waiting period; license valid 60 days; appointment required9

Pennsylvania marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by: Prothonotary11

Certified copy fee
$5.00 certified divorce decree (order by phone or by letter with check)13

Birth certificates

Pennsylvania Department of Health (1906 to present); Clerk of Courts/Orphans' Court holds county birth records 1893-19059

County historical
Birth records 1893-1905; $20.009

Ordering a Pennsylvania birth certificate

Death certificates

Pennsylvania Department of Health (1906 to present); Clerk of Courts/Orphans' Court holds county death records 1893-19059

County historical
Death records 1893-1905; $20.009
Cause of death
Cause and manner of death from the Coroner's Office11

Ordering a Pennsylvania death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Register of Wills (Register & Recorder).2

Online search
landex.com/remote2Fee charged
About this search
Online Register of Wills Search, LANDEX, paid2
Years held
Probated estates back to 1800; estates 1991 to present online; will indexes 1800-1974 and 1975-20002
Copy fee
$0.50 per page mailed or faxed on written request2
Certified copy fee
Certified copy of will $10.00; short certificate $4.0016
Opening requirement
A death certificate must be filed with a $7.00 filing fee when opening an estate2

Voter records

Voter Services, 903 Diamond Park; registration lookup through the PA Department of State17

Historical records

Naturalization records from the early 1800s at the Prothonotary13

Good to know about Crawford County records

  • The Clerk of Courts also serves as Clerk of Orphans' Court, holding marriage records (1885-), adoptions (sealed, 1929-) and county birth and death records 1893-19059
  • One office serves as Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds2
  • The Treasurer also directs the Tax Claim Bureau; the two departments are combined in one office18
  • Every recorded document identified in the Uniform Parcel Identifier ordinance (effective November 29, 2018) needs a UPI number; $20.00 per parcel2
  • County formed by the Act of March 12, 1800; first court held July 6, 180019
  • Under Act 29 of 2026 (effective September 18, 2026), owners of non-owner-occupied properties must file contact information with the Assessment Office5

Office addresses, phones and hours

Register & Recorder (Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds)

Address
Courthouse, 903 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 163352
Phone
814-373-2537; fax 814-337-52962
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.2

Assessment Office

Address
Courthouse, 903 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 163355
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except holidays5

Treasurer (combined with the Tax Claim Bureau)

Address
Courthouse, 903 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 1633518
Phone
(814) 333-7332; fax (814) 333-202518

Prothonotary

Address
Crawford County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 359 E. Center St., Meadville, PA 163358
Phone
814-333-7324; fax 814-337-54168

Clerk of Courts (also Clerk of Orphans' Court)

Address
Crawford County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 359 E. Center St., Meadville, PA 163359
Phone
(814) 333-7442; fax (814) 333-73499
Hours
Marriage applications Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, by appointment9

Register of Wills (Register & Recorder)

Address
Courthouse, 903 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 163352
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.2

Sheriff's Department

Address
Crawford County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 359 E. Center St., Meadville, PA 1633520
Phone
814-333-7411; fax 814-337-506220
Hours
License-to-carry applications 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday20

Crawford County Voter Services

Address
903 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 16335 (office on first floor)17
Phone
814-333-7307; fax 814-337-045717
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm17

GIS Property Search Map / GIS Open Data (Assessment Office)

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Right To Know Officer, [email protected]; county main phone (814) 333-730021
Fees
Copies up to $0.25 per page; certification up to $5 per record; postage at actual cost22
Anonymous
Anonymous requests are not answered21

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Crawford County?

The Register & Recorder (Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds) keeps deed records. To order copies: Written request by mail or fax with the fees ($0.50/page); include at least $1.00 postage or a self-addressed stamped envelope; or visit the Courthouse. Plain copies: $0.50 per page (email $0.50/page, fax $1.00/page, plan map copy $10.00). Certified copies: $1.50 document certification.24

Can I search Crawford County land records online for free?

No, the official online search charges a fee. The official search: landex.com/remote32

Where do I get a divorce decree in Crawford County?

Divorce decrees are court records; ask the Prothonotary.11

How much does a marriage license cost in Crawford County?

$57.50, cash only; 3-day waiting period; license valid 60 days; appointment required.9

How do I look up who owns a property in Crawford County?

Use the property search of the Assessment Office: atlas.civ.quest/crawford_pa5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Crawford County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Register & RecorderCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  3. LANDEX County Status / DataLANDEX (vendor linked by the county)checked November 7, 2026
  4. Recorder of Deeds Fee Schedule (effective November 17, 2025)County of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  5. AssessmentCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  6. Elected OfficialsCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  7. Tax Claim BureauCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  8. ProthonotaryCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  9. Clerk of CourtsCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  10. Prothonotary Public Use SoftwareCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  11. Common Misdirected RequestsCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  12. Magisterial District JudgesCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  13. Prothonotary Questions & AnswersCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  14. Fictitious NamesPennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizationschecked November 4, 2026
  15. Departments DirectoryCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  16. Register of Wills Fee Schedule (effective November 17, 2025)County of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  17. Crawford County Voter ServicesCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  18. TreasurerCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  19. Complete History of Crawford CountyCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  20. SheriffCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  21. Open Records InformationCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  22. County Open Records FeesCounty of Crawford, PAchecked November 7, 2026
  23. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026