Clarion County Recorder Information

Land records in Clarion County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Rebekah L. Weckerly.

Online access is through the Infocon County Access System, a cooperative fee based subscription service. Land records are available from 1839/1840 to present, including a limited number of deeds from Venango and Armstrong County dating back to 1800.

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 - Clarion County, PA · Clarion County Recording Requirements

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.

The office announced that, per the PA Courts Finance Department on 11/13/25, the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account (CJEA) increased from $2.50 to $3.50; the CJEA fee is part of the overall JCS surcharge, and the JCS fee increased from $40.25 to $41.25 effective Monday, November 17th, 2025.

Paying the office

The Register and Recorder's Office does not accept credit/debit card payments as of 6/01/2025. Only one check is required.

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 1% state transfer tax and 1% local transfer tax must be paid on the selling price or fair market value of all non-exempt property deeds at the time of recording. Documents with non-exempt property in more than one municipality and/or school district must state the percentages, in whole numbers, for dividing the local transfer tax.

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 - Clarion County, PA · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center) · Clarion County Recording Requirements

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).

All documents must be original, dated and acknowledged; the acknowledgement date cannot predate the execution date. All land related documents must indicate the municipality, county, and state where the property is located. Previous book and page numbers must appear on all documents that refer to an original recording. The grantee's address should be certified with a signature and date. Re-recorded documents must have new acknowledgements and an explanation as to why they are being re-recorded.

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

eRecording paused as of 6/01/2025. Documents can be mailed to 421 Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214 or submitted in person at 160 Amsler Avenue, Shippenville, PA 16254. Documents should be presented for recording by 4:00 pm. Multiple recordings constituting one transaction must be clearly numbered in the order they are to be placed on record.

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 · Register & Recorder - Clarion County, PA · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625 · Clarion County Recording Requirements