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Recorder of Deeds - Municipal Building
About the Lebanon County Recorder of Deeds
Land records in Lebanon County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Dawn M Blauch.
Online records are available from 1925 to present; earlier records are available in the office. Military discharge papers (DD214) are recorded free and are not public. A free Notary Alert System is offered.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Recorder of Deeds contact - Dawn M Blauch · Recorder of Deeds FAQ
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $91.75 for the first 4 pages, $4.00 each additional page (Base fee includes 4 names, 4 pages and the county/state fees) |
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| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $91.75 for the first 4 pages, $4.00 each additional page (Base fee includes 4 names, 4 pages and the county/state fees) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $81.75 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (Release of mortgage; base fee includes 4 names, 4 pages) |
| Other standard documents | $40.50 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (Miscellaneous instrument with UPI numbers) |
Other charges
| Additional names indexed | $1.00 each beyond the 4 included (Deeds and mortgages; most other documents $0.50 per name over 4) |
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| Copies, per page | $0.50 |
| Certification | $1.50 |
Fee schedule effective November 12, 2025.
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.
Lebanon County base fees include 4 names, 4 pages, the affordable housing fee, records improvement fee, UPI fee and ATJ/UJS/CJEA fee. Statement of Value attachments are $2.00 per page; there is no charge for the duplicate SOV or attachments for the state. Emailed documents are $5.00 plus $0.50 per page. Bad check fee is $30.00.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check |
|---|---|
| Checks payable to | Lebanon County Recorder of Deeds |
All recording fees and applicable realty transfer taxes must be paid at the time of recording. Checks submitted must be in the exact proper amounts.
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 · Lebanon County Recorder of Deeds Fee Schedule · Recorder of Deeds FAQ · Recording Information · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center)
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Minimum type size | 10 pt |
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| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, Act of April 22, 1929, P.L. 620, No. 258 (certificate of residence)) |
| Parcel number required | Yes |
All applicable Uniform Parcel Identifiers shall be placed at the top of the first page of the Instrument, at least two inches (2”) from the top of the first page.
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 for property in more than one municipality/ward or school district must state the percentage share for each, for division of local realty transfer tax. Corrective or re-recorded documents must state the reason and the book/page or instrument number corrected. Documents not in English need an English translation. Multiple documents must be numbered in filing order. The UPI must be certified by the Assessment Office.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | By the method the submitter chooses: pick up, mail, or eRecording |
| Processing time | Most records are returned the following business day |
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 - Lebanon County · Lebanon County Recorder of Deeds Fee Schedule · Recorder of Deeds FAQ · Recording Information · County of Lebanon Ordinance No. 64 (UPI) · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625
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