The City Clerk can help you find information on nearly any action City Council has taken on the public record.

Copies of ordinances, resolutions, and minutes of meetings are all available through the Open Records Office for a nominal fee of $0.25 per page for photocopying, plus the cost of postage (if applicable). You may contact the Open Records Office at (570) 459-4910 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To reach Eileen Matenkoski, City Clerk, call 570-459-4986, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am- 2:30 pm, e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or via the contact page.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THE CITY OF HAZLETON DOES NOT POSSESS BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATES, MARRIAGE LICENSES, OR DIVORCE DECREES.

To obtain copies of birth certificates or death certificates, please contact the Division of Vital Records in New Castle, PA at (724) 656-3100 or toll free (844)228-3516 or visit their website at www.health.pa.gov/myrecords.

To obtain copies of marriage certificates, please call the Luzerne County Register of Wills Office in Wilkes-Barre, PA at (570) 825-1668 or visit their website at www.luzernecounty.org.

To obtain copies of divorce decrees, please contact the Luzerne County Prothonotary at (570) 825-1745 or visit their website at www.luzernecounty.org.