Crime Numbers
The Pennsylvania State Police publishes annual crime reports for all the counties in the state. Its latest report shows that there was a total of 2,030 index crimes in Blair County in 2017. These include 252 violent crimes and 1,778 property crimes. A breakdown of these figures shows that recorded violent crimes include 67 rapes, 41 robberies, 144 aggravated assaults, and no cases of murder. Incidences of property crimes in that year include 1,447 larceny thefts, 69 motor vehicle thefts, and 13 arsons.
A quick comparison of Blair County’s 2013 and 2017 crime data shows that rape rate increased by 91.4% and robbery rate went up by 24.2% while aggravated assault rate dropped by 26.5% in Blair County. This five-year crime trend also reveals declining burglary (37%), larceny-theft (14.9%), motor vehicle theft (5.5%), and arson (18.8%) rates.
Criminal Records
The Pennsylvania State Police provides criminal history records for Blair County. These records are accessible online or through mail requests. To request criminal history records online, visit the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) portal. Each request attracts a non-refundable fee of $22, payable by credit card or by funds transfer from a pre-registered bank account.
To submit a mail request for a Pennsylvania criminal history record, complete and send a Request for Criminal Record Check or a Request for Individual Access and Review. A request for a criminal record check costs $22 while a notarized copy of the same record attracts an additional $5. Request for individual access and review costs $20 and a copy of government-issued photo identification is required to process this request. Check and money order payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are accepted as payment for all mail requests. Mail the completed request and payment to:
Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository - RCPU
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758
The Clerk of Courts also provides criminal history checks for citizens and residents of Blair County. The Clerk charges $12.50 for this service. To obtain a criminal history check in Blair County, contact the Clerk of Courts at the court address provided in the court record section.
Blair County Sheriff’s Office accepts requests for copies of police reports. To request incident and accident reports in Blair County, contact the Sheriff’s Office by calling or visiting:
423 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 693-3100
The Pennsylvania State Police also provides accident reports online for the public. To obtain a copy of an accident report from the state law enforcement agency, visit Online Crash Report Requests page. It takes 14 days after auto crashes for accident reports to become available online. The State Police charges $22 for each copy of the accident report. The fee is payable by credit or debit card.
The Pennsylvania State Police maintains a sex offender registry for all the counties in the Commonwealth. To access this registry, visit the Pennsylvania Megan's Law Website. Find registered sex offenders living in Blair County by searching the registry by offender name, municipality, city name, or zip code.
Jail Information
The Blair County Prison is the only detention facility in Blair County. Listed below is its contact information:
419 Market Square Alley
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 693-3155
Fax: (814) 695-0101
Friends and family can deposit money into inmates’ accounts at the kiosk provided in the prison facility. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted for payment at this location. Inmates’ accounts can also be funded online from JailATM Website.
Inmate Records
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections provides inmate online lookup tools for all the detention facilities under its supervision. To access the records of individuals currently incarcerated in Blair County Prison, visit the Pennsylvania Inmate Locator.
Court Records
The Court of Common Pleas is the highest trial court in Blair County. Below are the addresses and contact information of its divisions:
Blair County Court of Common Pleas - Clerk of Courts (Criminal)
Blair County Courthouse
423 Allegheny Street
Suite #144
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 693-3080
Fax: (814) 317-1600
Blair County Court of Common Pleas - Prothonotary (Civil)
Blair County Courthouse
423 Allegheny Street
Suite #144
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 693-3080
Fax: (814) 317-1600
Blair County Orphans' Court
Blair County Courthouse
423 Allegheny Street
Suite #144
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 693-3080
Fax: (814) 317-1600
The Clerk of Courts is the official record-keeper of criminal records for the Blair County Court of Common Pleas. The Clerk charges 50 cents per page for plain copies of court records and $8.50 for certified documents provided to members of the public. To obtain criminal court records in Blair County, contact the Clerk of Courts at the court address provided above.
The Prothonotary keeps the civil records of the Blair County Court of Common Pleas. Copies of the civil court records can be obtained from the Prothonotary’s office at 50 cents per page. To procure copies of civil court records in Blair County, visit the office at the address provided above.
The Clerk of the Orphan’s Court maintains records of the Blair County Orphan’s Court and makes them available to the public. Plain copies cost 50 cents per page while certified copies cost $8.50 per document. Contact the Clerk of Orphan’s Court at the court address provided above.
Apart from the Court of Common Pleas, Blair County also has the Magisterial District Courts. Find their addresses and contact information listed below:
Blair County Magisterial District Court 24-1-02
2601 Fifth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 941-4550
Fax: (814) 941-2323
Blair County Magisterial District Court 24-1-03
615 Fourth Street
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 942-6421
Fax: (814) 942-4770
Blair County Magisterial District Court 24-3-01
5628 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Tyrone, PA 16686
Phone: (814) 684-4617
Fax: (814) 684-9634
Blair County Magisterial District Court 24-3-02
5929 California Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 944-4371
Fax: (814) 944-2546
Blair County Magisterial District Court 24-3-03
311 Union Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 693-3210
Fax: (814) 693-3212
Blair County Magisterial District Court 24-3-04
310 Airport Drive
Room #9
Martinsburg, PA 16673
Phone: (814) 793-2495
Fax: (814) 793-2461
To obtain copies of Magisterial District Court records, visit the Magisterial District courthouse where the case was heard.
Vital Records
Divorce records in Blair County are maintained by the Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas. The Prothonotary’s Office provides certified copies of divorce decrees for $8.50 per copy. To obtain divorce records in Blair County, contact the Prothonotary’s office at the address provided above.
The Clerk of Orphan’s Court provides certified copies of some marriage, birth, and death records for the county. Only birth and death records from 1893 to 1905 are available. Each copy of a marriage, birth, and death certificate costs $8.50. To order these vital records, visit the Clerk of Orphan’s Court at the Orphan’s Court address given above.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health accepts requests for certified copies of birth and death records for 1906 to the present. To obtain these birth and death certificates, print and complete an Application for a Birth Certificate or an Application for a Death Certificate. Each certificate costs $20, payable by check or money order. Mail the completed application form with a copy of government-issued photo identification and payment to:
Department of Health
Bureau of Health Statistics & Registries
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103
Call Vital Records:
Phone: (724) 656-3100,
Toll-free: (844) 228-3516
The birth/death certificate inquiry line is available:
Monday - Friday 7:15 am to 10:00 pm
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Blair County?
In compliance with Pennsylvania's Right to Know Law, anyone can access open records except when explicitly excluded by law. Residents of Blair County can inspect or obtain copies of these property records by sending a request to the Blair County Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds upon meeting specific requirements for obtaining these documents.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Blair County
The Blair County Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds is the custodian of property-related documents. People can access these property records in person, by mail, or online. The data available online include:
- Deeds & Mortgages: 1942 to Present
- Subdivisions/Plots: 1955 to Present
- Miscellaneous Estate: 1990 to Present
Also, the following Images are available online:
- Deeds and Mortgages: 1942 to Present
- Miscellaneous Estate: 1990 to Present
People requesting copies by mail, email, or fax may have to include the property owner's full name, location of the property, and year of purchase. Mail, email, and fax requests cost $1 per page. Copies may be certified for an additional cost of $2.00. Also, a self-addressed stamped envelope may have to accompany a mail request.
In-person requesters may visit the office of the Recorder of Deeds from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays) to obtain copies of property records for 25 cents per page at:
Blair County Courthouse
423 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 693-3095
Email: Clerk@Blair.com
How to Look Up Blair County Property Records
People can look up their property records through the website of the Blair County Assessor. To search, property owners may have to follow the steps below:
- Click the "my property link" on the County Assessor's page.
- Clicking the link above redirects people to a page where they can enter their control number and password.
- Property owners can find their control number and password printed behind their tax bill under the heading "Assessment Information."
- The Control Number is made up of eight Numbers, while the web Password consists of eight letters,
- After inputting their control number and password, users can click on "Submit" and follow the instructions to view their property information.
Anyone who needs to search for properties other than theirs can register on the portal and purchase a subscription to research online at their convenience. They can also use the kiosk computers in the Assessment office located at:
423 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Location of Blair County Township Property Assessors
Assessment Office
423 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 693-3110
Fax: (814) 693-3115
Email: blairassessment@blairco.org
