Snyder County Recorder Information

Land records in Snyder County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Stacey L. Zerbe.

Records may be obtained by visiting the office or online (only certain records are available online) through Landex Remote subscriptions or the one-time-user Webstore. Index searching is free; fees apply when purchasing document copies. Military discharge papers are available to family, not as public record.

Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Register & Recorder – Snyder County, PA Government

These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.

Added at recording

Other charges

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.

Listed document fees include the JCP/ATJ/CJEA/OAG surcharge, which increased from $40.25 to $41.25 effective December 1, 2025. A $50.00 returned check fee plus bank charges applies. Financing statements are $100.00; subdivision or survey plans (24" x 36") are $50.00 plus $25.00 each additional page; state highway or mining plan maps are $15.00 plus $3.00 each additional page. Notary bond and commission $33.50; acknowledgements $5.00; email copies $1.00 per page; veterans' discharges recorded free.

Paying the office

Separate checks are required for each recorded document. All checks submitted for payment must be in the correct amount. No refunds will be given.

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.

The office lists 1% state realty transfer tax and 1% local realty transfer tax. The Recorder of Deeds serves as agent for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Midd West and Selinsgrove School Districts and 21 municipalities for the collection of realty transfer taxes.

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) · Register & Recorder – Snyder County, PA Government · Recorder of Deeds – Fee Schedule

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).

Acknowledgment must include the county, state, date, persons/corporate officers appearing, notary signature, and notary rubber stamp. Notary stamp must be clear and legible; the stamp, seal and signature must be independent of each other. Re-recorded documents must have new acknowledgments and an explanation as to why they are being re-recorded. Blanket documents are not accepted for recording. Only legible documents capable of being clearly scanned will be acceptable for recording.

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

Recording is open until 3:45 pm. A document mailed in that is unacceptable for recording for any reason is returned to the sender.

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 · Register & Recorder – Snyder County, PA Government