Warren County Recorder Information

Land records in Warren County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Lisa A. Burkhouse.

Real estate records from 1985 to present are online through Landex (Webstore or Landex Remote accounts); public terminals are available in the office. Copy requests must be in writing with $5.00 per document and a self-addressed stamped envelope; phone and email requests are not accepted.

Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · RECORDER · Recorder of Deeds Fee Schedule Update 11-17-2025

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 November 17, 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.

Effective April 1, 2024, the deed and mortgage recording fee includes a $15.00 Blight Demolition Fund fee (2016 Act 152), approved by the Warren County Commissioners; it does not apply to mortgage modifications, assignments, releases or satisfactions.

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 · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center) · Recorder of Deeds Fee Schedule Update 11-17-2025

Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.

The UPI number should be placed in the top right hand corner of the first page of the document (except subdivisions).

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).

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

Deeds, agreements of sale, subdivision plans and condominium declarations are first submitted to the County Tax Assessment Office/Land and Mapping Department for UPI verification; the $10 per UPI charge is paid separately from the recording fee.

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 · RECORDER · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625 · Recorder of Deeds Fee Schedule Update 11-17-2025 · Uniform Parcel Identifier Implementation memo