Pike County Recorder Information

Land records in Pike County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Sharon Schroeder.

A copy of a deed can be obtained by contacting the office or by using the Property Record Search. Fraud alerts are set up by registering at Uslandrecords.com; a credit card is not needed for alerts only.

Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Recorder of Deeds - Pike County, PA

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.

There is a $10.00 return fee service charge on all returned documents.

Paying the office

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 - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center) · Recorder of Deeds - Pike County, PA

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).

The acknowledgment should not predate the caption and must include county, state, date, persons/corporate officers (names and titles) appearing, and the notary's signature, seal, and expiration date. Deeds, mortgages, and assignments should indicate the property's township, county, and state. The written amount must match the numerical amount on all deeds and mortgages. Book and page numbers of mortgages must appear on all documents that refer back to an original mortgage. Multiple papers constituting one transaction must be clearly numbered. Documents with property in more than one municipality must clearly state the division of the local Transfer Tax in dollar amounts. Grantee address should be signed. All foreign documents must include written English translations.

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

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 · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625 · Recorder of Deeds - Pike County, PA