McKean County, PA Public Records

Magisterial District Court 48-1-01 - Bradford
22 Davis St
Bradford, PA 16701
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 814-368-4075
F: 814-368-4825
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 District Court 48-3-02 - Smethport
625 E Water St
Smethport, PA 16749
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 814-887-5743
F: 814-887-5431
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 District Court 48-3-03 - Bradford
1185 E Main St
Bradford, PA 16701
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM TH,F EST
P: 814-362-7767
F: 814-362-2411
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 District Court 48-3-04 - Kane
116 Fraley St
Kane, PA 16735
P: 814-837-7131
F: 814-837-7134
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.
Court of Common Pleas - Criminal/Civil
PO Box 273
Smethport, PA 16749 http://www.mckeancountypa.org/Departm
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 814-887-3270
F: 814-887-3219
Couriers: 500 W Main St
Smethport, PA 16749
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Divorce
Restricted Records: No sex related, juvenile, mental health records released
Note that the civil records clerk of the Court of Common Pleas is called the Prothonotary.
Register of Wills
PO Box 202
Smethport, PA 16749-0202 https://www.mckeancountypa.org/other_
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 814-887-5571 ext. 4272, 814-887-3260
F: 814-887-3255
Couriers: 500 W Main St
Courthouse
Smethport, PA 16749
Jurisdiction: Probate

McKean County, PA Vital Records

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McKean County Recorder
County Recorder of Deeds
500 W Main St
Smethport, PA 16749 http://www.mckeancountypa.org/other_e
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 814-887-3250
Fax: 814-887-3255
Recorded Documents

McKean County Vital Certificates

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McKean County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 981.57 sq mi
Population (2009): 43,196
  • Females: 49.3%
  • White: 95.8%
  • Black/African American: 2.5%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -2,740
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 82.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.4
Housing Units (2000): 21,644
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.7%
Migration Flow to McKean County, PA from (2007-2008):

McKean County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $850,750
  • Construction: $38,696
  • Retail Trade: $54,515
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $107,600
  • Banking: $16,896
  • Retail Trade: $54,515
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $15,049
  • Manufacturing: $228,882
  • Farms: $2,566
  • Government: $138,999
Employed (2000): 20,085
Unemployed (2000): 1,289
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,460
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,885
Local Government Revenue (2007): $123,084 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $132,904 (thou. dol.)

McKean County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 481
  • Per 1,000 population: 11
Deaths (2007): 529
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.4

McKean County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 81
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 12
  • Robbery: 6
  • Aggravated Assault: 63
Property Crimes (2008): 742
  • Burglary: 152
  • Larceny-Theft: 567
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 23

McKean County Genealogy Records