Cameron County Recorder Information

Office locations, recording fees, and document requirements in Pennsylvania

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Recorder Office

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Recorder of Deeds - Cameron County Courthouse
20 E. Fifth Street, Emporium, Pennsylvania 15834
Monday – Friday 8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Open during lunch hours)
814-486-3349 or 814-486-3355 fax 814-486-0464
protho@cameroncopa.gov
Checked October 2026.

About the Cameron County Recorder of Deeds

Land records in Cameron County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Mary Grace Olay.

Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Recorder Of Deeds Register Of Wills & Clerk Of Orphans Court Office

Recording Fees

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Deeds and other conveyances$83.75 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (1 to 4 pages; $2.00 per page after)

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.

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.

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 · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center) · United One Pennsylvania Recording Fees chart

Document Requirements

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Grantee address requiredYes (statewide, Act of April 22, 1929, P.L. 620, No. 258 (certificate of residence))

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).

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

Electronic recordingAccepted
eRecording through Deeds.comAvailable for this office

Checked October 2026 against the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: 1979-1980 Regular Session HB 946 PN 3432 Bill Text · REV-183 Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value and Instructions · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625 · CSC eRecording Availability in Pennsylvania

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Recorder Office

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Recorder of Deeds - Cameron County Courthouse
20 E. Fifth Street, Emporium, Pennsylvania 15834
Monday – Friday 8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Open during lunch hours)
814-486-3349 or 814-486-3355 fax 814-486-0464
protho@cameroncopa.gov
Checked October 2026.

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