Somerset County Recorder Information

About Somerset County Recorder

In Somerset County, 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

Includes 4 pages and 4 names

ABSTRACT OF TRUST $18.50
ACT 287 (UNDERGROUND RJW) $5.00
ADDENDUM $18.50
AFFIDAVIT $18.50
AG AREA $18.50
AGREEMENT $18.50
AMENDMENT $18.50
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION $18.50
ASSIGNMENT $18.50
BANKRUPTCY PETITION $18.50
CANCELLATION $18.50
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION $18.50
CHARTER $18.50
CLAIM BY ADVERSE POSSESSION $68.75
CLEAN & GREEN ACT 319 $18.50
CLEAN & GREEN ACT 319 CANCEL $18.50
CONDEMNATION-DECLARATION OF TAKING $68.75
DECLARATION $18.50
DECLARATION OF ACQUISITION $58.75
DECREE OF COURT $68.75
DEED $83.75
DEED-REDETERMINATION $68.75
DISCLAIMER $18.50
EASEMENT $58.75
FINANCE STATEMENT-UCC1 (New Secured Transaction) $100.00
FINANCE STATEMENT-UCC3 {Amend, Asgmt, Cont1 Term) $100.00
LANDOWNER CONSENT $18.50
LEASE EXTENSION $18.50
LEASE-30 YEAR $58.75
LEASES $18.50
MEMORANDUM OF LEASE $18.50
MERGER $18.50
MILITARY DISCHARGE $0.00
MINE MAPS( 1st Sheet - each additional sheet $1.00 each) $8.00
MORTGAGE $83.75
MORTGAGE AMENDMENT $68.75
MORTGAGE ASSIGNMENT $68.75
MORTGAGE CORRECTION $68.75
MORTGAGE DECLARATION $83.75
MORTGAGE EXTENSION $68.75
MORTGAGE MODIFICATION $68.75
MORTGAGE RELEASE $68.75
MORTGAGE SATISFACTION $58.75
NOTARY BOND & COMMISSION $38.50
NOTARY CHANGE OF ADDRESS $18.50
NOTARY CHANGE OF NAME $18.50
NOTICE $18.50
NOTICE OF LIEN $18.50
ORDER $18.50
ORDINANCE $18.50
PERMIT $18.50
PLAT MAPS $30.50 (Additional Pages $25.50 each)
POSTAL LEASES $18.50
POSTPONEMENT SUBORDINATION $18.50
POSTPONEMENTS $18.50
POWER OF ATTORNEY $18.50
RELEASE $18.50
REVOCATION $18.50
RIGHT OF WAY $58.75
SALES AGREEMENT $58.75
SATISFACTION $58.75
SEWAGE PERMIT $18.50
SHERIFFS DEED $83.75
TAX CLAIM DEED $83.75

ADDITIONAL ITEMS
COPIES MADE IN THE OFFICE (MAY1,2012) $0.50
COPIES MAILED FIRST PAGE $3.00 (Each Additional Page $.50)
FAX COPIES FIRST PAGE $3.00 (Each Additional Page $1.00)
COPIES OF ACT# 287 (PER SHEET) $2.00
CERTIFICATIONS $1.50 (plus copies@$.50 each page)
EXTRA NAMES (PER NAME) $0.50
EXTRA PAGES (PER PAGE) $2.00
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $2.00

OFFICE FAX NUMBER:(814) 445-1563
If an instrument is not listed, or if you are unsure of fees, please call the
Recorder of Deeds Office: (814) 445-1547

They accept cash or checks only.
Note: A Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope Must be Provided for the Return of Documents and Receipts.

Contact the Somerset County Recorder at (814) 445-1547 if you have questions regarding recording fees or transfer taxes.

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 the 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. deeds are accepted on white 8.5 x 11 inch paper or 8.5 x 14 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, including the municipality and county where the property is located.

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.

11. Property transfers in Paint Township should indicate the school district so that so that taxes can be properly distributed.

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.