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Recorder of Deeds Division - County Courthouse
About the Northampton County Recorder of Deeds
Land records in Northampton County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Dorothy J. Edelman.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Recorder of Deeds Fee Schedule Effective December 1, 2025
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $76.25 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (up to 4 pages, 4 names; parcel certification extra) |
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| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $76.25 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (up to 4 pages, 4 names; parcel certification extra) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $61.75 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (satisfaction, assignment or release of mortgage; parcel certification extra) |
| Other standard documents | $18.50 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (miscellaneous documents; parcel certification extra) |
Added at recording
| Parcel Certification (Per Parcel) | $10.00 Charged per parcel in addition to the recording fees on documents marked (*) on the schedule |
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Other charges
| Document that does not meet the formatting standards | $10.00 per document when Document larger than 8 1/2" x 11" (8 1/2" x 14" only) |
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| Additional names indexed | $0.50 each beyond the 4 included (all parties, each) |
| Copies, per page | $0.50 |
| Certification | $2.50 |
Fee schedule effective December 1, 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.
All document prices on the county schedule cover up to 4 pages and 4 names. A Statement of Value is included in the page count. Blanket assignments, releases, and satisfaction pieces are not accepted. UCC financing statements and UCC III amendments are a flat $100.00.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check, Money order, Cashiers check |
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| Checks payable to | RECORDER OF DEEDS |
No personal checks. No more than five documents per check. The exact fee is required with every document; overpayments are not accepted.
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 Fee Schedule Effective December 1, 2025 · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center)
Document Requirements
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| Paper size | Maximum 8 1/2" x 11"; 8 1/2" x 14" accepted as non-compliant with penalty fee |
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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 |
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 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
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
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| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Required |
| How recorded documents come back | Returned by mail in the self-addressed stamped envelope supplied with the document |
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 Fee Schedule Effective December 1, 2025 · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625
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