Wyoming County Recorder Information

Land records in Wyoming County are recorded by the Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Dennis L. Montross.

Real estate records go back to 1842. Documents recorded before February 2007 use book and page; later documents use an instrument number.

Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Register of Wills & Recorder of Deeds - Wyoming County, PA · Register & Recorder - Contact Us · Recorder of Deeds - FAQ's

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

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.

Base fees include up to four pages and four names. Certified copies are $5.00 for up to 8 pages and $.50 per page after the 8 pages. Maps/Subdivision Maps $29.00; Highway Plan $15.00, additional pages $3.00. Effective November 1, 2026, the Lien Search (for name change only) fee becomes a $20.00 flat fee and the base filing fee for Maps (excluding Highway maps) becomes $30.00. Where no fee is specified the fee shall be set by the Recorder of Deeds. Recording fees must be for the exact amount; overages of $5.00 or less are kept, and documents with larger overages are returned.

Paying the office

Multiple taxable documents are not permitted in one check.

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's fee schedule states a state tax of 1% of the consideration and a local tax of 1% (totaling 2%), due at recording (local realty transfer tax, 72 P.S. § 8101-D et seq.). Where property lies in more than one taxing authority, the value in each is indicated; a taxable transfer in Windham Township requires a Statement of Value to indicate the school district.

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 · Register of Wills & Recorder of Deeds - Wyoming County, PA · Recorder of Deeds Fee Schedule · Register & Recorder - General Information - FAQ's · Recording Requirements · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center)

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

A ½ inch margin across the top of all pages is required; borders must be below this margin.

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).

Do not staple documents. Documents must indicate the property's Municipality, County and State. The printed dollar consideration must match the numeric amount. All Deeds, Mortgages and Mortgage Assignments must have a signed certification of address. Multiple documents in one transaction must be numbered in recording order. Maps: no color, no larger than 24x36 inches, signed by owners and acknowledged.

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

No filings accepted after 3:45 P.M. Easements for Claverack and Penelec also require a self-addressed stamped envelope. Documents must have original signatures; a certified document from another county can be recorded.

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 · Register of Wills & Recorder of Deeds - Wyoming County, PA · Recorder of Deeds Fee Schedule · Recording Requirements · Recorder of Deeds - FAQ's · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625