Somerset County Recorder Information

Land records in Somerset County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Patricia A. Peifer.

Record Alert and Notary Alert sign-ups are made through the Landex links; the Recorder of Deeds office and Landex are unable to sign anyone up for the service.

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

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

Other charges

Fee schedule effective November 14, 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.

Minimum fee includes State Fee and Recording Fee for an instrument, up to and including 4 Pages and 4 Names. Any Fraction Part of a Page Will be Considered as One Page.

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: Somerset County Recorder of Deeds · Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · 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).

Wind Turbine and Tower Minor Land Development Plans must contain a surveyor's seal certifying setback distances, a Recorder's statement, a Planning Commission approval block, the owner's signature and notarized acknowledgement, the municipality name and full tax map number; plan size not less than 18" by 24".

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 the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: Somerset County Recorder of Deeds · 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 · CSC eRecording Availability in Pennsylvania