Armstrong County Recorder Information

Land records in Armstrong County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Lori Hirst.

Landex charges a fee for remote access, either by subscription or per document. In-office searches are by name or book and page only, not by tax map number or street address. Military discharges are recorded, with access limited to the veteran, family, or veteran organization officials.

Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Register & Recorder - Armstrong County

These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.

Other charges

StatewideEach county sets its own recording fees, and the totals counties publish include the state charges collected with every deed, mortgage and similar filing: a $20.00 judicial computer system and access to justice fee and a temporary $21.25 surcharge that runs until December 31, 2027 (204 Pa. Code 29.351). Counties also add their own records improvement, affordable housing and demolition fees.

This office accepts cash or check only; no debit or credit cards. A large copy (11 x 17) of any Plan of Lots is $3.00 a page. The filing fee must be paid by a check separate from the state and local transfer tax checks, all made to the Recorder of Deeds. No refunds are issued.

Paying the office

The state transfer tax, the local/school transfer tax, and the filing fee are each paid by separate check. No refunds are issued.

Transfer tax

Realty Transfer Tax. 1 percent on the value of real estate (including contracted-for improvements to property) transferred by deed, instrument, long-term lease or other writing. The tax is collected when the document is recorded. (statewide, 72 P.S. § 8101-C et seq.)

StatewideCounty Recorders of Deeds collect the state realty transfer tax, often together with an additional local realty transfer tax levied by municipalities and school districts (Tax Reform Code of 1971, Article XI-D, 72 P.S. § 8101-D et seq.). The Department of Revenue describes the rate as one percent for the state and usually one percent for the local portion; local rates vary by place.

The office states that a one percent (1%) transfer tax is for local/school tax and one for the State. On multi-municipality deeds, the deed must state the percentage going to each municipality for local transfer tax. The office lists a Common Level Ratio of 3.27 for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

Checked October 2026 against the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Register & Recorder - Armstrong County · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center)

Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.

StatewideRecorders refuse a mortgage, assignment, or agreement given to secure payment of money unless a certificate signed by the mortgagee, assignee, or person entitled to interest, or an authorized attorney or agent, setting forth that person's precise residence is attached and recorded with it (21 P.S. § 625).

No documents containing shaded areas will be recorded. The tax map number (not the parcel number) is required. Multiple documents in one transaction must show the order of recording. Corrective documents must cite the document being corrected and the reason. Re-recorded documents need a new acknowledgment and an explanation.

Forms filed along with a transfer

• Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (REV-183) Statewide Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Bureau of Individual Taxes
  Filed in duplicate with the Recorder of Deeds when (1) the full value/consideration is not set forth in the deed, (2) the deed is without consideration or by gift, or (3) a tax exemption is claimed

Submitting documents

Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: 1979-1980 Regular Session HB 946 PN 3432 Bill Text · REV-183 Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value and Instructions · Register & Recorder - Armstrong County · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625