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About the Mercer County Recorder of Deeds
Land records in Mercer County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Dee Dee Zickar.
Index back to 1972, images back to 1972 + Historical. Records date back to 1803. Military discharge records (DD214) are not public.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Mercer County Recorders Office · Mercer County Recorder Fee Bill, Revised 6/15/2026
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $71.25 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (Base fee includes 4 pages, 4 names, 1 parcel) |
|---|---|
| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $71.25 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (Also amendments, modifications, subordinations) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $59.75 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (Mortgage assignment, release, satisfaction) |
Other charges
| Additional names indexed | $0.50 each beyond the 4 included (Each additional parcel/name) |
|---|---|
| Copies, per page | $0.50 |
| Certification | $1.50 |
Fee schedule effective June 15, 2026.
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.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check |
|---|---|
| Checks payable to | Mercer County Recorder of Deeds |
All checks must include the account holder's current address and phone number.
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 · Mercer County Recorder Fee Bill, Revised 6/15/2026 · Recorders Office Frequently Asked Questions · Recorders Document Standards · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center)
Document Requirements
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| First page top margin | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Ink and paper | Original documents; legible for recording, indexing, and copying; no highlighting. |
| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, Act of April 22, 1929, P.L. 620, No. 258 (certificate of residence)) |
2-inch margin at the top of every page reserved for Recorder's Office use (fee bill: top right corner of each page for recording information).
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).
A completed and signed certificate of residence is required on all deeds, mortgages, articles of agreement and assignments. Acknowledgment date cannot predate document date. Deeds and mortgages should indicate the property's municipality, county, and state. When recording multiple documents constituting one transaction, clearly indicate on each document the order of recording.
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 |
| How recorded documents come back | Mail, in a self-addressed, stamped envelope of sufficient size supplied by the submitter. |
| Processing time | Original documents are returned, in most cases, within two to three weeks. |
E-recording hours: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Monday - Friday, effective January 5, 2026 (excluding county observed holidays). No documents will be accepted for recording after 4pm.
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 · Mercer County Recorders Office · Recorders Office Frequently Asked Questions · Recorders Document Standards · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625
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