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About the York County Recorder of Deeds
Land records in York County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. The office is held by Laura J. Shue.
Landex Records online: deeds and miscellaneous documents from 1944 to present, mortgages from 1974 to present, parcel ID lookup from 2001 to present. Info Quick Solutions provides remote access to documents from 1749-1980.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Realty Transfer Tax - PA Department of Revenue · Staff Directory • Recorder of Deeds · Additional Resources | York County, PA
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $86.25 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (base fee for Deed and Quitclaim Deed) |
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| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $86.25 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (base fee for Mortgage) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $59.75 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (Release of Mortgage and Satisfaction Piece; Releases (Plain) are $18.50) |
| Other standard documents | $18.50 for the first 4 pages, $2.00 each additional page (other miscellaneous real estate documents) |
Added at recording
| Parcel Identification Number | $20.00 Each Parcel Identification Number represented on the document, as of 1/1/2025 |
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Other charges
| Additional names indexed | $0.50 each beyond the 4 included (per name over 4) |
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| Copies, per page | $0.50 |
| Certification | $1.50 |
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.
Deeds of Dedication and Deeds of Transferable Development Rights have a $71.25 base fee. PA Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value: $2. Plans 24 by 36 inches: $15 ($3 per additional page); larger plans: $18 ($3 per additional page). UCC forms: $100 (no additional page or name fee). Military Discharge (DD-214): free. Notary Bond and Commission, register signature: $44.00. Copies 18 by 24 inches: $1 per page.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check, Money order |
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| Checks payable to | Recorder of Deeds |
The Recorder's office does not accept e-checks. Personal checks are not accepted for Notary Commissions. Returned NSF checks are charged an additional $50 service fee. Overages under $10 are not returned; checks overpaying by more than $10.00 are returned for the proper amount.
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 publishes a Common Level Ratio of 1.98 for documents notarized from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/26. When property lies in more than one locality, the document must state the percentage split for local realty transfer taxes.
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 · Recording Fees | York County, PA · Recording Requirements (PDF) · Recorder of Deeds - Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Answer Center)
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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| Parcel number required | Yes |
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).
The property location (not address) goes under the UPI at the top left of the document. The municipality (township, borough, or city) should appear above the legal description and at the top under the parcel number. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. A family transfer statement must be typed on the deed if transfer taxes are not paid.
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 |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
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 · Recording Requirements (PDF) · Pennsylvania Statutes Title 21 P.S. Deeds and Mortgages § 625
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