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Recorder of Deeds - County Courthouse
About the Union County Recorder of Deeds
Land records in Union County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Lisa A. Seward.
Records from 1/1/1962 to present are available online. Records prior to 1/1/1962 have been placed on microfilm.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Recorder of Deeds | Union County, PA
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $71.25 for the first 4 pages, $4.00 each additional page (includes four names and one parcel; affidavit of value $3.00) |
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| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $71.25 for the first 4 pages, $4.00 each additional page (includes four names and one parcel) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $64.75 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (mortgage satisfaction is a flat $64.75; a mortgage release is $61.75 for four names, four pages and one parcel) |
Other charges
| Additional names indexed | $1.00 each beyond the 4 included (deeds and mortgages; $0.50 on other documents) |
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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.
A document mailed to the office that is unacceptable for recording for any reason is returned to the sender with a letter of explanation and a $3.00 fee charged.
Paying the office
| Checks payable to | Union County Recorder of Deeds |
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Separate checks are required for each recorded document and for each realty transfer tax. 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.
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) · Recording Requirements | Union County, PA
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, Act of April 22, 1929, P.L. 620, No. 258 (certificate of residence)) |
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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 county, state, date, persons/corporate officers appearing, notary signature, notary seal and notary expiration date. Notary 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 are acceptable.
Forms filed along with a transfer
- Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (REV-183) Statewide Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Bureau of Individual TaxesFiled 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
| In person | Accepted |
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| By mail | Accepted |
| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Required |
| How recorded documents come back | Mailed back only when an envelope has been provided at the time of recording |
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 · Recorder of Deeds | Union County, PA · Recording Requirements | Union County, PA
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