Tioga County Court Records Access
Tioga County court records are maintained by the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts at 116 Main Street in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The 4th Judicial District serves Tioga County. Wellsboro is the county seat and sits near the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The court offices at 116 Main Street handle civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court records for the county. You can search Tioga County court records online through the free statewide UJS Portal or by visiting the courthouse in Wellsboro during regular business hours.
Tioga County Quick Facts
Tioga County Court of Common Pleas
The Tioga County Court of Common Pleas is the trial court of general jurisdiction for the 4th Judicial District. It handles all major cases in Tioga County including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters, juvenile cases, and Orphans' Court proceedings. The court sits at the Tioga County Courthouse at 116-118 Main Street in Wellsboro, PA 16901. Tioga County was formed on March 26, 1804, from parts of Lycoming County, and its name is derived from a Native American word meaning "the forks of a stream."
Heather Lundgren serves as the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts for Tioga County. This combined office handles civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court records. Address: 116 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Phone: 570-724-9281. Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The office manages all court filings, dockets, and document requests for Tioga County cases.
Keriane Chaborek serves as Register and Recorder and Clerk of Orphans' Court for Tioga County. Address: 116 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Phone: 570-724-9260. Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This office handles real estate records and Orphans' Court filings separately from the Prothonotary in Tioga County.
The screenshot below shows the Tioga County government website, the main portal for accessing court-related information and services in Tioga County.
The county website at tiogacountypa.us provides access to all departments including the Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts, and Register and Recorder offices in Wellsboro.
How to Search Tioga County Court Records
The free statewide tool for Tioga County court records is the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Search by party name, docket number, OTN, or citation number. Results show the court, judge, case type, and all docket events for Tioga County cases. This covers both Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court dockets at no cost.
In-person access is available at the Tioga County Courthouse at 116 Main Street in Wellsboro, PA 16901. The Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Heather Lundgren's office can search civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court records by name or case number and provide copies. The Register and Recorder office at 570-724-9260 handles real estate documents and Orphans' Court filings. Contact either office before your visit to confirm what documents you need and what fees apply for Tioga County record requests.
The screenshot below shows the Tioga County departments page, which lists all court offices and provides contact information for each office at the Wellsboro courthouse.
The departments page at tiogacountypa.us/departments lists the Prothonotary, Register and Recorder, and Sheriff with direct phone numbers and hours for each Tioga County office.
Note: The PATCH portal at epatch.pa.gov provides official statewide criminal history reports for $22 per search, covering Tioga County cases along with all other Pennsylvania counties.
Types of Court Records in Tioga County
Tioga County court records cover several types across multiple offices. The Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts maintains civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court records. Criminal records include charges, bail decisions, preliminary hearing results, plea agreements, verdicts, and sentences. Civil records include complaints, motions, judgments, and liens. Orphans' Court records include wills, estate filings, and guardianship orders. The Register and Recorder handles real estate records and serves as Clerk of Orphans' Court for property-related filings in Tioga County.
Magisterial District Courts serve areas throughout Tioga County. These courts handle preliminary hearings for felony cases, summary offense trials, traffic violations, and civil claims under $12,000. MDJ dockets for Tioga County are available through the UJS Portal. When a case moves from a Magisterial District Court to Common Pleas Court in Wellsboro, new records are opened at the courthouse there. All docket entries are searchable at no cost through the UJS Portal.
Tioga County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Tioga County begin with an arrest and an appearance before a Magisterial District Judge. The judge sets bail and schedules a preliminary hearing. If the evidence supports the charges, the case is bound over to the Tioga County Court of Common Pleas. The Clerk of Courts at 116 Main Street in Wellsboro maintains all criminal Common Pleas records including the criminal information, all motions, hearing transcripts, the verdict, and the sentence.
Frank Levindoski serves as Sheriff of Tioga County at 116 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Phone: 570-724-3491. Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (ID hours: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM). The Sheriff provides court security, prisoner transport, and service of civil and criminal process in Tioga County. Criminal dockets are searchable through the UJS Portal by name or docket number at no cost. Certified copies require a visit or written request to the Tioga County Clerk of Courts in Wellsboro.
Tioga County Civil Court Records
Civil court records in Tioga County are maintained by the Prothonotary. This office records all civil case filings, stores documents, and indexes judgments and liens. Civil matters in Tioga County include contract disputes, personal injury cases, and other claims above $12,000. Divorce and custody filings are also processed through the Prothonotary and become part of the family court record in Tioga County. Judgments recorded with the Prothonotary become liens on real property in the county.
Real estate records in Tioga County are handled by the Register and Recorder, a separate office from the Prothonotary. Deeds, mortgages, and related documents are filed there. The Register and Recorder also serves as Clerk of Orphans' Court for filings related to estates and property matters. Contact Keriane Chaborek at 570-724-9260 for questions about real estate records or Orphans' Court filings in Tioga County. Both the Prothonotary and Register and Recorder offices are located at 116 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Public Access to Tioga County Court Records
Tioga County court records are public under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. § 67.101. Most criminal and civil dockets are open to public inspection. Anyone may request access without providing a reason. Juvenile records and court-ordered sealed cases are not available to the public. The Electronic Case Record Public Access Policy at 204 Pa. Code § 213.81 limits what personal data appears in online public court records for Tioga County and all Pennsylvania courts.
Free online docket access for Tioga County is available through the UJS Portal. For document copies, contact the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts at 116 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Phone: 570-724-9281. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Copy fees apply per page, and certified copies cost more than plain copies. Plan your visit to the Tioga County courthouse during regular hours to avoid delays in obtaining records.
Note: Tioga County sits near the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, a popular tourist area. The courthouse in Wellsboro serves the full county and handles all court record requests for both civil and criminal matters filed in Tioga County.
Nearby Counties
Tioga County is located in north-central Pennsylvania and borders several other counties. If you need court records from a neighboring area, each county maintains its own records and courthouse.