Searching Pennsylvania Property Records
To search for property records in Pennsylvania, you’ll need to access county-level resources as most property records are maintained at the county level. Here’s a step-by-step guide: BEGIN PROPERTY RECORDS SEARCH HERE
County Recorder of Deeds Office
- Identify the correct county: Determine which Pennsylvania county the property is located in.
- Visit the county’s Recorder of Deeds office (in person, by phone, or online):
- Most counties have online search portals
- Some records may require in-person visits for full access
- Search using:
- Property address
- Owner’s name
- Parcel ID/tax number (most efficient if you have it)
Types of Records Available
- Deeds: Shows property ownership transfers
- Mortgages: Shows loans secured by the property
- Liens: Tax liens, judgment liens, mechanic’s liens
- Title information: Chain of title and ownership history
Online Resources
- County Websites: Most Pennsylvania counties have online record search tools
- TAPESTRY: Third-party service used by many PA counties for online searches
- Pennsylvania Land Records: https://www.landrecords.net/PA/ (portal to county-level resources)
Fees and Obtaining Copies
- Most counties charge fees for searches and document copies
- Fees typically range from $2-15 per document
- You can usually request copies:
- In person
- By mail (with payment)
- Online (with credit card)
Alternative Search Methods
- Title Companies: Can perform comprehensive searches (for a fee)
- Real Estate Attorneys: Can access and interpret records
- Property Tax Records: Often searchable through county tax assessment offices
PENNSYLVANIA Pa. Property Records for Lien, Deed copy and Title Search