Pennsylvania - Disputing Public Records

Criminal Records

Obtaining an Official Record

The Pennsylvania State Police manage criminal records.

Sealing/Expunging Records

To get a record expunged, you will need to file a petition in the county where the offense occurred. File with the Court of Common Pleas in that county.

Civil Records

Civil records generally include judgments, liens and evictions, as well as other family and small claims cases.

The most efficient way to dispute a civil record in Pennsylvania is to contact the court in which the record was filed.

Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies can stay on your credit record for as long as 10 years. The most important place these records can affect you is on your credit report. To dispute a bankruptcy record that is inaccurate, contact each of the three major U.S. credit bureaus. Each has a process online for disputing records that appear on your file.

Disputing the actual public record can be much more challenging since the consumer is the one who files for the bankruptcy in the first place. More information can be found on the United States Courts website.

General Contact Information

Pennsylvania State Police
1800 Elmerton Ave.
Harrisburg, Pa 17110
(717) 783-5599
website

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts Harrisburg
601 Commonwealth Ave.
Suite 1500
P.O. Box 61260
Harrisburg, PA 17106
717-231-3300

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts Philadelphia
1515 Market St.
Suite 1414
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-560-6300

website

U.S. Court Locator

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