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About the Carbon County Recorder of Deeds
Land records in Carbon County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Donna Gentile.
Documents from 1988-present are available remotely through Landex.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Recorder of Deeds Office · Recorder of Deeds
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $102.75 for the first 4 pages, $4.00 each additional page (includes four names and one parcel number; each parcel number (UPI) over one $15.00) |
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| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $102.75 for the first 4 pages, $4.00 each additional page (includes four names and one parcel number; each parcel number (UPI) over one $15.00) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $74.75 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (mortgage satisfaction, release or assignment; each parcel number (UPI) over one $15.00) |
Other charges
| Additional names indexed | $0.50 each beyond the 4 included (all documents over four names) |
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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.
Any incorrect amounts for recording fees will be returned and a $5.00 rejection fee will be charged per document (exception: overages $10.00 or less will be forfeited to the county).
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check, Money order |
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| Checks payable to | CARBON COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS |
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 Recorder of Deeds Office is the collection agent for realty transfer taxes, collecting 2% of the total consideration or the fair market value of the property. These funds get distributed to the state, local school districts and municipalities.
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 Office · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center)
Document Requirements
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| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, Act of April 22, 1929, P.L. 620, No. 258 (certificate of residence)) |
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| Tax statement mailing address required | Yes |
| Parcel number required | Yes |
| Printed names under signatures required | Yes |
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).
Documents must be in English or include English translation. Original signatures are required to be on the document and in blue or black ink. MORTGAGES Must have the mortgagor's deed reference in Book and Page format. RELEASES OF MORTGAGE: Can reference no more than one mortgage.
Forms filed along with a transfer
- Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (REV-183) Statewide Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Bureau of Individual TaxesFiled 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
| In person | Accepted |
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| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Required |
| How recorded documents come back | Returned in the self-addressed stamped envelope; holders of an office mail box pick up recorded documents there. |
Cut off time for recording is 3:30 PM. Effective October 1, 2024, e-recorded deeds into a trust are not accepted; deeds for property being transferred into a trust are accepted only in person or through the mail.
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 · Recorder of Deeds Office · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625
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