Lackawanna County Installment Land Contract Form

Last validated April 2, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Lackawanna County Installment Land Contract Form

Lackawanna County Installment Land Contract Form

Fill in the blank Installment Land Contract form formatted to comply with all Pennsylvania recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 3/4/2026
Lackawanna County Installment Land Contract Guide

Lackawanna County Installment Land Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Installment Land Contract form.

Document Last Validated 3/13/2026
Lackawanna County Completed Example of the Installment Land Contract Document

Lackawanna County Completed Example of the Installment Land Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Pennsylvania Installment Land Contract document for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/31/2026
Lackawanna County Sellers Residential Property Disclosure Form

Lackawanna County Sellers Residential Property Disclosure Form

Required for residential property sales

Document Last Validated 3/26/2026
Lackawanna County Sellers Residential Lead Based Paint Disclosure Statement

Lackawanna County Sellers Residential Lead Based Paint Disclosure Statement

Lead Warning Statement for every purchaser of any interest in residential real property on which a residential dwelling was built prior to 1978

Document Last Validated 4/2/2026
Lackawanna County Protect your family from lead based paint

Lackawanna County Protect your family from lead based paint

If applicable issue to buyers.

Document Last Validated 3/19/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Lackawanna County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Recorder of Deeds

Address:
123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 218
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503

Hours: 9:00am to 3:45pm M-F

Phone: (570) 963-6775

Recording Tips for Lackawanna County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lackawanna County

Properties in any of these areas use Lackawanna County forms:

  • Archbald
  • Carbondale
  • Chinchilla
  • Clarks Summit
  • Dalton
  • Dickson City
  • Elmhurst
  • Fleetville
  • Jermyn
  • Jessup
  • La Plume
  • Moosic
  • Moscow
  • Old Forge
  • Olyphant
  • Peckville
  • Ransom
  • Scranton
  • Taylor
  • Waverly

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lackawanna County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Lackawanna County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Lackawanna County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Lackawanna County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Lackawanna County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Lackawanna County?

Recording fees in Lackawanna County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (570) 963-6775 for current fees.

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Section 903 - Definitions; application of act
((a) As used in this act: (1) "Installment land contract" includes every executory contract for the purchase and sale of a dwelling situate in any city of the first class or county of the second class whereby the purchaser is obligated to make six or more installment payments to the seller after the execution of the contract and before the time appointed for the conveyance of title to the dwelling.)

This type of contract is used in several common applications:

1. Facilitating Home Purchases for Buyers with Poor Credit: Buyers who may not qualify for traditional mortgage financing due to poor credit history can use an installment land contract to purchase property. This allows them to improve their credit over time while making regular payments.

2. Providing Flexibility in Payment Terms: The terms of an installment land contract can be tailored to meet the needs of both the buyer and the seller. This includes the length of the contract, the amount of the down payment, and the schedule of payments.

3. Real Estate Investment: Investors can use installment land contracts to acquire properties with minimal upfront capital. They can then improve or lease the properties while making installment payments.

4. Transferring Property within Families: Families often use installment land contracts to transfer property between relatives. This method can be more flexible and less costly than traditional financing methods.

5. Selling Hard-to-Finance Properties: Sellers with properties that may not qualify for conventional financing due to condition or other factors can sell their properties using installment land contracts.

6. Retirement or Estate Planning: Older property owners can use installment land contracts to sell their property and receive a steady income stream during retirement, while still maintaining some control over the property until the contract is fulfilled.

7. Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Installment land contracts can be used for commercial properties, allowing businesses to acquire property with flexible financing arrangements.

8. Land Purchases: These contracts are commonly used for purchasing undeveloped land where traditional financing options may be limited.

9. Avoiding Foreclosure: Sellers facing foreclosure might opt for an installment land contract to quickly sell their property and avoid the negative impacts of foreclosure on their credit.

10. Tax Advantages: Sellers may benefit from certain tax advantages by spreading the capital gains over several years instead of realizing them all at once.

This Contract can be used for residential property, rental property, condominiums, vacant land and planned unit developments. It offers traditional installment payments with or without a balloon payment. A contract with stringent default terms can be beneficial in case of a default.

Important: Your property must be located in Lackawanna County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Installment Land Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Lackawanna County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Lackawanna County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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