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In Pennsylvania, it is the responsibility of the Recorder of Deeds to record and maintain real property documents. These records include deeds, easements, and other instruments used in the conveyance of property. Recording requirements must be met and fees must be paid before recording can take place.
Recording Fees
AFFIDAVIT $ 18.50
AGREEMENT 18.50
AGREEMENT OF SALE 58.75
ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE 60.75
ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS 58.75
AWARD OF REALTY 58.75
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 18.50
DECREE 18.50
DECLARATION OF TAKING OR TRUST 58.75
DEED 58.75
EASEMENT 58.75
LEASE 18.50
LEASE (30 YEAR TERM OF MORE) 58.75
MODIFICATION 20.50
MORTGAGE 58.75
POWER OF ATTORNEY 18.50
POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE 20.50
REVOCATION 20.50
RIGHT OF WAY 58.75
SATISFACTION PIECE 63.75
SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGE 20.50
TRUST 18.50
ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR THE ABOVE RECORDINGS
PAGES OVER FOUR - $2.00
EACH NAMES OVER FOUR - .50 EACH
ADDITIONAL CHARGES ON DEEDS AND MORTGAGES
ALL PARCELS OVER THE FIRST - .50 EACH
Stamped self-addressed envelopes are required for the return of documents.
All checks should be made payable to the Snyder County Recorder of Deeds. All checks submitted for payment must be for the correct amount. No refunds will be given.
Returned documents will be subject to a $3 rejection fee.
A certified copy is $1.50 plus copy fees, which are 50 cents a page.
State and local transfer taxes of 2% of the total consideration may be due upon recording.
For more information on recording fees and realty transfer taxes, contact the Snyder County Recorder of Deeds at (570) 837-4224.
Document Formatting Requirements
1. A deed must be acknowledged before the Recorder of Deeds can consider it. An acknowledgment must include the county and state. The name of person acknowledging should be given exactly the same as it appears in the document. Other necessary elements are a notary signature, notary stamp, and the notary expiration date. The acknowledgment date should be on or after the execution date of the document.
2. Submit documents on white 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Margins should be a minimum of 1-inch and should be free from all markings.
3. A complete legal description of the real property must be present.
4. The Uniform Parcel Identifier number that has been assigned to the parcel must be stated on the document. For assistance with this, contact the County Mapping Department. In order for a recorded document to provide constructive notice under the Pennsylvania recording laws, it must have a Uniform Parcel Identifier number.
5. A Certificate of Residence, with the grantee's name and mailing address should be attached to the deed.
6. A deed should state the true consideration of the property or should be accompanied by an original Affidavit of Value. If claiming an exemption from taxation, the deed must be accompanied by an original and fully completed Affidavit of Value.
7. If multiple documents constituting one transaction are submitted, the order of recording must be clearly indicated. The party submitting the documents is responsible for any re-recording expenses resulting from an improper order of recording.
8. Any corrective documents must include a reference to the document being corrected, as well as the reason for correction. A corrective deed must also include a Statement of Value and a recorded copy of the document being corrected.
9. A re-recorded document must be acknowledged again, and must also include the reason for re-recording.
10. When submitting a deed that pertains to property in more than one municipality, the percentage of local transfer tax for each municipality must be stated.
Statement of Value:
A Statement of Value is necessary whenever (1) the full consideration is not set forth in the deed, (2) when the deed is without consideration or is by gift, or (3) a tax exemption is claimed. A Statement of Value is not required if the transfer is wholly exempt from tax based on familial relationship or public utility easement.
If the transfer is between family members, the relationship must be stated on the deed.
The Statement of Value must be completed in its entirety and submitted in duplicate with a reason for the exemption and the amount of exemption.
A Statement of Value must also be submitted for easements and rights-of-ways.