Allegheny County Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Genealogy Dept.
4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Contact & location
- Address
- 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
- Records for
- Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Phone
- 412-565-5113
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Pennsylvania state records
Allegheny County follows Pennsylvania’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $20.00
- Pennsylvania birth certificate fee
- 2–3 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 13,078,751
- Pennsylvania population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $20.00 | 2–3 weeksPennsylvania estimate |
| Death Certificate | $20.00Pennsylvania state fee | 3–4 weeksPennsylvania estimate |
Rows marked Pennsylvania state fee mean the office has not published its own price, so the statewide fee is shown. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Allegheny County Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Genealogy Dept. ’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Pittsburgh. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.8 (373)- ★★★★★Jessie VioletGoogle
Came to the lecture hall to see Michael Chabon of "Mysteries of Pittsburgh" fame! I saw that you can get a free ticket with your library card to some of the lecture series with a RADPASS. How cool! I'll try that next time.
- ★★★★★David MayesGoogle
I've never seen a public library as magnificent as this one. The librarians make lovely displays that make it feel like you're shopping at a book store -- but it's free! And I absolutely LOVE the personalized book recommendations they'll do for you.
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amazing museum ! definitely worth a visit for anyone who's interested and natural history. first-rate exhibits. I specialty love the dinosaur Hall
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