Potter County Recorder Information

Land records in Potter County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Nicole Larsen.

Remote internet access to certain property records in the office of the Register of Wills/Recorder of Deeds is provided through a partnership with Landex.

Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Register and Recorder - Potter County

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.

Paying the office

Two checks made payable to “Recorder of Deeds” are presented with each transaction subject to realty transfer tax: one for the 1% state realty transfer tax, the other for the 1% county realty transfer tax and any filing fees. All checks must include the account holder's address.

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.

Potter County's Recorder of Deeds collects a 1% county realty transfer tax together with the 1% state realty transfer tax. Deeds with transfer tax in more than one municipality must stipulate the division of transfer taxes or the percentage paid.

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 · Recording Requirements · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center)

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).

Potter County Tax Map ID should be included on all documents in the correct format. Municipality must be listed; for Hector Township or Allegheny Township, which have two different school districts, the school district must be listed on the deed.

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 · Register and Recorder - Potter County · Recording Requirements · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625