Lookup Public Records in Union County, Pennsylvania. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Union County, Pennsylvania Overview
Union County is located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The county was formed in 1813 and named after the federal union of the states. The county seat is Lewisburg. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2015, the county has a population of approximately 44,954 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 318 square miles of which 316 square miles is land and 1.8 square miles is water. Union County borders the following counties: Lycoming County to the north; Northumberland County to the east; Snyder County to the south; Mifflin County to the southwest; Centre County to the west and Clinton County to the northwest. Union County has 14 zip codes. The zip codes are 17810, 17829, 17835, 17837, 17844, 17845, 17855, 17856, 17870, 17880, 17885, 17886, 17887 and 17889. The most populated zip code is 17837.
Union County Recorder of Deeds Office Information
The Office of Recorder of Deeds is responsible for recording documents related to property. Documents recorded in the office consist of, but are not limited to, deeds, mortgages, releases, easements, subdivisions, and restrictions. Documents/instruments pertaining to notaries and public and elected county officers are also recorded in this office. Military service discharges are recorded in this office. 11. Only legible documents capable of being clearly scanned will be acceptable for recording. If a document sent for recording is unacceptable for any reason, it will be returned to the sender with a letter of explanation and a $3.00 fee charged.
The Office of Recorder of Deeds also collects real estate transfer taxes for the state, townships, boroughs and school districts. Most of the records with the exception of military service discharges are public records, which mean they are available to the public for inspection. All records from 1/1/1962 to present are available for inspection. Any records prior to 1/1/1962 have been placed on microfilm. Records can be accessed in the following link:
The physical address of the Union County Recorder of Deeds Office is:
Union County Courthouse
103 S. Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (570) 524-8767
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Document recording concludes at 4:15 p.m.
Lisa A. Seward is the Recorder of Deeds of Union County. She can be contacted at (570) 524-8767 or emailed at [email protected]
Union County Recorder of Deeds Office Staffs:
Brenda L. Stidfole, Chief Deputy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (570) 524-8763
Jamie Putnam, Senior Deputy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (570) 524-8762
Attorney Peter L. Matson, Solicitor
Union, PA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 50,723 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,824 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 101 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 327 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 129 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 28 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,661 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 4,060 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 184 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,153 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 195 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 16,773 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 115 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 112 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 4,948 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 2,889 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 211 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 148 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,708 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 6 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 668 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 613 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 555 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 138 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 170 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 697 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 1,129 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 236 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 559 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 174 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 6,465 |
Union County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Union County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
State Law: | Marriage – Title 23, Part I |
All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
Office: | Union County Marriage License |
Location: | Register & Clerk Of Orphans’ Court, 103 S 2Nd Street, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837 |
Phone: | 570-524-8630 |
Union County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 103 S 2nd St, Lewisburg, PA 17837, United States
Phone: 570-524-8761