Erie County PA Recorder: Deeds, Land Records, Office Details, Fees & Search Steps
The Erie County PA Recorder of Deeds is the land-records division under the Erie County Clerk of Records. This is the office to use for recorded real-estate documents such as deeds, mortgages, mortgage satisfactions, assignments, leases, easements, rights-of-way, UCC filings connected with real estate, subdivision maps, condominium plans and other land records.
This guide explains how to search Erie County deed records through the official Infocon online access route, how to use the Assessment property search when you only have an address, what current Recorder fees show, when Pennsylvania realty transfer tax or a Statement of Value may matter, and when to contact a different Erie County office instead of the Recorder.
Where Do You Search Erie County PA Recorder Records?
Start with Erie County’s official Recorder of Deeds page, then use the linked Infocon Online Index and Images resource if you need internet access to recorded land records. If you only have a street address, use Erie County’s Assessment Property and Tax Search first to find parcel, deed-book, transfer or owner clues, then return to Recorder records with better search terms.
Use the Recorder for Land Records
Use the Recorder of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, mortgage satisfactions, assignments, powers of attorney, leases, easements, rights-of-way, UCC filings and other records relating to real estate in Erie County.
Phone: 814-451-6246
Use Assessment for Address or Parcel Clues
The Recorder is not the best first stop when you only know a street address. Erie County Assessment maintains property and tax search tools that can help you locate parcel details, owner information access, recent transfers and assessment data.
Assessment phone: 814-451-6225
Use Court Offices for Case Records
Erie County Clerk of Records includes several divisions. Recorder of Deeds handles real-estate documents; Clerk of Courts handles criminal records; Prothonotary handles civil records; Register of Wills handles estates and probate.
Shortcut: land document = Recorder; case file = court division.
Recorder, Assessment, Tax Claim, Register of Wills or Court Clerk?
Erie County’s Clerk of Records structure can confuse users because several record offices share the same courthouse. Use this table before sending a deed, copy request, marriage question, estate question or property-tax question to the wrong office.
| Your Task | Correct Erie County Office | Why That Office | Practical Search Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search a deed, mortgage, satisfaction, assignment, UCC, easement or lease | Recorder of Deeds | The Recorder reviews, records and indexes real-estate-related documents for Erie County. | Use party name, book/page, instrument number, document type or date range when available. |
| Get a copy of a recorded deed or mortgage | Recorder of Deeds | The Recorder provides access to recorded documents and copies. | Know whether you need a simple copy, emailed copy, faxed copy, or certified copy. |
| Look up parcel value, tax parcel, property class or assessment data | Assessment Office | Assessment handles real-estate assessment and tax-program data, not recording. | Use the Assessment property/tax search if you only have a property address. |
| Pay delinquent real-estate taxes or handle tax-sale issues | Revenue and Tax Claim Bureau | Tax Claim handles delinquent tax matters and tax-sale processes. | Do not confuse deed recording fees with delinquent property-tax payment. |
| Get a marriage license or certified marriage record | Marriage Bureau / Clerk of Records | The Marriage Bureau is a separate Clerk of Records function, listed at Room 123. | Marriage records are not ordinary deed records even though they sit under Clerk of Records. |
| Find probate, estate or will records | Register of Wills | Register of Wills maintains estate and probate-related records. | Use Room 122 and Register of Wills contact information, not Recorder Room 121. |
| Find civil, criminal or divorce court records | Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts | Civil and criminal court records are court divisions, not land-record recordings. | Use the appropriate Erie County court record office or Pennsylvania courts access route. |
How to Search Erie County PA Recorder of Deeds Records Online
Erie County points users to Infocon Online Index and Images for internet access. Infocon describes County Access as a cooperative fee-based subscriber service for certain public records in participating county databases. Use the official Recorder page first so you do not land on an Erie County New York portal or a paid copy ad.
Confirm You Are Searching Erie County, Pennsylvania
Many searches for “Erie County recorder” bring up Erie County New York and Erie County Pennsylvania together. For this page, the correct county is Erie County, Pennsylvania, with the Recorder of Deeds at the Erie County Courthouse in Erie, PA.
Start From the Official Recorder of Deeds Page
Open the official Recorder page under Erie County Courts / Clerk of Records. This page gives the Recorder’s official contact information, office role, fee schedule, Infocon link, Statement of Value link and e-recording resources.
Use Infocon for Online Index and Images
Follow the Recorder page’s Infocon Online Index and Images link. Review Infocon’s subscriber/access information before searching or purchasing document images because online access may involve account, subscription, copy or usage fees.
Search by Party Name or Recording Details
Deed records are usually indexed by grantor and grantee names. If you know the document number, book/page, mortgage reference, satisfaction reference, recording date or document type, use those clues to narrow the result.
Use Assessment Search When You Only Have an Address
Erie County’s property and tax search includes parcel-address search and recent property transfers. The county notes that owner information is moved to its own tab and may require registration, login and a paid unlock. Use whatever parcel, transfer or book/page clues are available before returning to Recorder records.
Confirm the Document Before Ordering Copies
Before paying for copies, check names, municipality, document type, recording date, book/page, parcel number where shown, and any related release or satisfaction. Similar names and older transfers can easily create false matches.
Request Certification Only When Needed
A regular copy may be enough for personal research. A certified copy may be needed for court, banking, estate, title, government or legal use. Erie County’s current fee sheet lists certification at $1 per document, but always verify the final total with the Recorder.
Erie County PA Recorder of Deeds Fees
Erie County’s Recorder of Deeds fee schedule is marked effective December 1, 2025. Use the official PDF for final payment amounts because total recording cost can change with document type, page count, extra indexed names, additional parcels, Statement of Value, certification and copy delivery method.
| Recorder Service | County-Listed Fee | Erie County Note | Mistake to Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $87.00 base fee | Additional indexed names over 4 are listed at $0.50 per name. | Do not forget transfer tax and Statement of Value issues when applicable. |
| Mortgage | $87.00 base fee | Pages over 4 are listed at $2.00 per page. | Do not assume a long mortgage costs the same as the base fee. |
| Mortgage satisfaction | $59.75 base fee | Additional parcels are listed at $0.50 per parcel. | Confirm the original mortgage reference before recording or ordering a satisfaction. |
| Mortgage assignment / release | $59.75 base fee | Assignments and releases have separate recording categories. | Do not confuse a release with a new deed transfer. |
| Mortgage subordination | $18.50 base fee | Listed separately from mortgage assignments and releases. | Call if the document combines multiple actions. |
| Land contract / installment sale agreement | $59.75 base fee | Long-term or transfer-tax-sensitive documents may need extra review. | Do not skip Pennsylvania realty transfer tax questions. |
| Easement / right of way | $59.75 base fee | Legal description and municipality details may matter. | Do not use vague parcel wording in a legal document. |
| Copy by pickup, email or fax | $0.25 per page | The fee schedule lists pickup, email and fax copy delivery. | Do not assume an emailed copy is certified. |
| Certification | $1.00 per document | Certification may be required for official purposes. | Ask for certification before ordering if the copy is for court, title, estate or banking use. |
| Statement of Value | $2.00 | Often relevant when full value is not set forth, there is no consideration, or a tax exemption is claimed. | Do not record a deed that needs REV-183 without the proper form. |
| UCC filings | $100.00 | Fee schedule lists UCC-1 / UCC-3 filings. | Confirm whether the UCC is a Recorder/real-estate filing or a different filing type. |
| All other instruments | $18.50 | Use only when the document truly fits the “all other instruments” category. | Do not choose this category yourself if the document type is unclear. |
Realty Transfer Tax, REV-183 Statement of Value and Erie County CLR
Pennsylvania realty transfer tax is separate from the Recorder’s base recording fee. The state Department of Revenue says Pennsylvania realty transfer tax is imposed at 1% on the value of real estate transferred by deed, instrument, long-term lease or other writing, and that county Recorders of Deeds collect it, often along with local transfer tax.
State and Local Transfer Tax
Deeds and some other transfer documents may require Pennsylvania and local realty transfer tax. Municipality and school-district taxes can matter, so a City of Erie property may not have the same local tax context as a township or borough property.
Statement of Value
Pennsylvania REV-183 may be needed when full value is not set forth in the deed, the deed is without consideration or by gift, or a tax exemption is claimed. Erie County’s fee sheet lists Statement of Value at $2.00.
Common Level Ratio Factor
Pennsylvania’s current common level ratio factors apply by acceptance period. For documents accepted from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, the Pennsylvania Bulletin lists Erie County’s CLR factor as 1.99. Verify the current list when preparing tax-sensitive documents.
Before You Record a Deed in Erie County PA
Recorder staff can review whether a document is in recordable form, but they cannot draft the deed, choose the correct deed type, fix legal wording or advise whether the transfer protects your rights. Prepare these items before recording.
Document Clues to Confirm
- Grantor and grantee names.
- Current mailing addresses where required.
- Full legal description, not just a street address.
- Erie County municipality, such as City of Erie, Millcreek Township, Fairview Township, Harborcreek Township or another local jurisdiction.
- Tax parcel identifier where applicable.
Fee and Tax Items
- Recorder base recording fee.
- Additional page charges where applicable.
- Additional indexed names.
- Realty transfer tax and local tax allocation.
- REV-183 Statement of Value if required.
Recorder Staff Cannot Do This
- Draft your deed.
- Tell you which deed type to use.
- Guarantee clear title.
- Resolve a lien dispute.
- Explain your legal rights after signing.
What Records Does the Erie County Recorder Handle?
The Recorder’s office handles real-estate-related recorded instruments. This table helps separate land records from assessment, tax, marriage, probate and court records.
| Record Type | What It Usually Shows | Search Clues | Office Warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | Transfer of real-estate interest, parties, recording date, book/page or instrument reference, legal description and consideration/tax details. | Grantor, grantee, recording date, book/page, parcel number where shown. | A deed image does not prove the full title chain is clear. |
| Mortgage | Security instrument connected to a loan or debt secured by real property. | Borrower, lender, mortgage date, book/page, instrument number. | Loan payoff amount comes from the lender/servicer, not the Recorder. |
| Mortgage satisfaction or release | Recorded document showing a mortgage may have been satisfied or released. | Original mortgage reference, borrower, lender, satisfaction date. | If the release is missing, a title company or attorney may need to research it. |
| Assignment | Transfer of an interest in a mortgage, lease, rents, or other recordable instrument. | Assignor, assignee, related mortgage/document reference. | Assignments can make title/lien research more complex. |
| Easement / right of way | Recorded right affecting use or access to land. | Property owner, utility, municipality, legal description, recording date. | Physical boundaries still may require survey/legal review. |
| Subdivision map / land development map / condominium plan | Recorded map or plan affecting lots, units, development, stormwater or planned community records. | Plan name, municipality, developer, map title, recording date. | Planning approval and recorded plan status are different issues. |
| UCC filing | UCC-1 or UCC-3 filing connected to recorded real-estate interests. | Debtor, secured party, filing number, date. | Some UCC searches may involve state-level systems too. |
| Marriage record | Marriage Bureau record under Clerk of Records, not a deed or mortgage record. | Both applicants’ full names and date of marriage. | Use the Marriage Bureau at Room 123, not Recorder Room 121. |
Erie County Recorder of Deeds Address, Phone, Email and Hours
The Recorder of Deeds office is located inside the Erie County Courthouse. Call before visiting if you need to record a deed, confirm transfer-tax handling, request a certified copy, ask about Infocon access, or verify mail-in recording instructions.
Erie County Recorder of Deeds
Office: Recorder of Deeds / Land Records, Erie County Clerk of Records
Address:
Erie County Courthouse
140 West Sixth Street, Room 121
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 814-451-6246
TDD: 814-451-6237
Fax: 814-451-6213
Email: recorder@eriecountypa.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday closed.
Open Recorder Map ↗Are You Ready to Search or Request an Erie County Deed Copy?
Use this quick checklist before paying for online access, ordering copies, mailing a deed or visiting the Recorder of Deeds office.
Why Erie County Recorder Searches May Return No Results
A failed online search does not always mean the deed, mortgage or satisfaction is missing. The problem may be the county, name format, old index, wrong office, missing parcel clue or similar Erie County NY result.
| Problem | What to Try | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| You opened an Erie County New York site. | Return to Erie County Pennsylvania official pages ending in eriecountypa.gov or courts.eriecountypa.gov. | Both counties have real-estate record systems, but they are different jurisdictions. |
| You only searched the current owner. | Search prior owner, grantor, grantee, spouse, trust, LLC, lender or estate names. | Deeds are often indexed by parties at the time of recording. |
| You only have a street address. | Use Erie County Assessment property/tax search first for parcel and transfer clues. | Assessment records can help connect address searches to deed-record search terms. |
| Name spelling or punctuation differs. | Remove middle initials, punctuation, suffixes and business endings; try broader searches. | Older index data and legal names may not match modern spelling. |
| You need a marriage, probate or court record. | Use Marriage Bureau, Register of Wills, Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts. | Those records are under different Clerk of Records divisions. |
| You need title certainty. | Ask a title company or Pennsylvania real-estate attorney to review the title chain. | Recorder records are source documents, not legal title opinions. |
Official Erie County PA Recorder Links
Use these official county and Pennsylvania resources before searching, ordering copies, preparing a deed, paying transfer tax or relying on any recorded document.
Erie County Recorder of Deeds
Official Recorder page for land-record duties, contact details, Infocon access, fee schedule, Statement of Value and e-recording resources.
- Confirm the page title says Recorder of Deeds (Land Records).
- Use the Infocon Online Index and Images resource for deed-record access.
- Open the fee schedule before mailing or presenting a document.
- Read the legal-advice disclaimer before preparing or signing a deed.
Erie County Departmental Directory — Recorder of Deeds
Official directory page for Recorder address, phone, TDD, fax, email and weekday hours.
- Scroll to Recorder of Deeds (Land Records).
- Confirm Room 121, phone 814-451-6246 and recorder@eriecountypa.gov.
- Check weekday hours before visiting the Erie County Courthouse.
- Use nearby listings only if your issue belongs to Assessment, Register of Wills, Revenue or another office.
Erie County Recorder Fee Schedule
Official PDF listing deed, mortgage, satisfaction, release, copy, certification, UCC, Statement of Value and other Recorder fees.
- Check the effective date at the top of the fee schedule.
- Find your document type, such as deed, mortgage, satisfaction, assignment or UCC filing.
- Add extra pages, indexed names, parcels, Statement of Value, copy or certification fees when applicable.
- Call the Recorder if the document combines multiple actions or fee categories.
Infocon County Access
Recorder-linked internet access system for participating county public-record databases, including index and image access where available.
- Review Infocon’s introduction, requirements, counties and fee information.
- Confirm Erie County Pennsylvania is the county you are selecting.
- Understand whether access is free, subscriber-based, image-based or copy-fee-based before searching.
- Return to the Recorder if you need a certified copy instead of an online image.
Erie County Assessment Property and Tax Search
Official property search useful for address, parcel, recent-transfer, tax and assessment clues before searching Recorder records.
- Use Parcel Address Search if you only have a street address.
- Enter the street name only where the form instructs you not to type Street, St., Road or Rd.
- Review parcel, tax, recent-transfer and deed-book clues where available.
- Use those clues in the Recorder/Infocon record search.
Pennsylvania DOR — Realty Transfer Tax
Official statewide guide explaining Pennsylvania’s 1% realty transfer tax and county Recorder collection role.
- Read the 1% state realty transfer tax explanation.
- Review the county Recorder collection role.
- Use the Common Level Ratios link when preparing a Statement of Value or tax-sensitive transfer.
- Do not treat transfer-tax guidance as deed-drafting advice.
PA REV-183 — Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value
Official Pennsylvania Department of Revenue form used when a Statement of Value is required for recording.
- Read when the form must be filed in duplicate with the Recorder of Deeds.
- Complete grantor, grantee, county, school district and tax parcel details carefully.
- Use the correct Common Level Ratio factor for the acceptance period.
- Ask a professional if the transfer is exempt, gifted, non-arm’s-length or tax-sensitive.
Erie County Marriage Licenses
Official Marriage Bureau page for marriage applications and certified marriage record copies, separate from deed records.
- Use this page only for marriage-license and marriage-record copy issues.
- Review appointment, ID, fee, three-day waiting period and 60-day validity rules.
- Send mail copy requests to the Marriage Bureau address listed on the page.
- Use Recorder Room 121 for land records, not marriage questions.
What Should You Do Next?
| Your Situation | Best Next Step | Office / Tool |
|---|---|---|
| You need to find an Erie County PA deed or mortgage. | Open the Recorder page, then use Infocon Online Index and Images with grantor/grantee, book/page, document type or date clues. | Recorder of Deeds / Infocon |
| You only have a street address. | Use Assessment property and tax search first to locate parcel or transfer details, then return to Recorder records. | Assessment Office / Property Search |
| You need a certified deed copy. | Contact the Recorder with parties, document type, book/page or recording clue and ask for certification and delivery cost. | Recorder of Deeds |
| You are recording a new deed. | Verify legal description, municipality, tax parcel, transfer tax, Statement of Value need, page count, names and total recording fee. | Recorder / attorney / title company |
| You need a marriage record. | Use the Marriage Bureau page and provide marriage date, both applicants’ full names and the required copy fee. | Marriage Bureau, Room 123 |
| You need court, probate or estate records. | Use Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts or Register of Wills depending on record type. | Clerk of Records divisions |
Common Erie County Recorder Mistakes
Mistakes That Delay Searches or Recording
- Opening Erie County New York records when you need Erie County Pennsylvania.
- Using only a street address in a land-record search instead of grantor/grantee or book/page clues.
- Assuming an online image is automatically a certified copy.
- Forgetting Pennsylvania realty transfer tax or REV-183 Statement of Value requirements.
- Relying on the fee schedule’s old CLR note without checking the current Pennsylvania DOR factor list.
- Asking Recorder staff to draft a deed or confirm clear title.
Better Local Workflow
- Start with Erie County PA’s official Recorder page.
- Use Infocon for online index/image access after reviewing fee/subscriber rules.
- Use Assessment property search to convert address information into deed clues.
- Call the Recorder before mailing documents or ordering certified copies.
- Check PA DOR transfer tax and current CLR factors for tax-sensitive transfers.
- Use a Pennsylvania attorney or title professional for deed drafting or title opinions.
Erie County PA Recorder FAQs
Where is the Erie County PA Recorder of Deeds office?
The Erie County PA Recorder of Deeds is located at the Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Room 121, Erie, PA 16501. The office phone is 814-451-6246, fax is 814-451-6213, and email is recorder@eriecountypa.gov.
What are Erie County Recorder of Deeds hours?
The Erie County departmental directory lists Recorder of Deeds hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Call before visiting for recording, copy or access questions.
How do I search Erie County PA deed records online?
Start from the official Erie County Recorder of Deeds page and use the Infocon Online Index and Images resource linked there. Confirm you are searching Erie County Pennsylvania, then search by grantor, grantee, document type, date, book/page or other recording clue.
Is Erie County PA Recorder the same as Erie County NY Clerk?
No. Erie County Pennsylvania and Erie County New York are different jurisdictions with different websites and record systems. For this article, use eriecountypa.gov or courts.eriecountypa.gov and the Erie County Courthouse in Erie, Pennsylvania.
How much does Erie County PA charge to record a deed?
Erie County’s Recorder fee schedule effective December 1, 2025 lists a deed base fee of $87.00. Extra indexed names, Statement of Value, transfer tax, local tax or other charges may apply, so verify the total before recording.
How much is a certified copy from the Erie County Recorder?
The current fee schedule lists pickup, email or fax copies at $0.25 per page and certification at $1.00 per document. Confirm the exact total with the Recorder before ordering because copy type and delivery method can matter.
When is a Pennsylvania Statement of Value needed?
REV-183 may be needed when full value is not set forth in the deed, the deed is without consideration or by gift, or a tax exemption is claimed. The form is filed with the Recorder of Deeds when required.
What is the Erie County PA common level ratio factor for current transfer-tax use?
For documents accepted from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, the Pennsylvania Bulletin lists Erie County’s CLR factor as 1.99. Always confirm the current Pennsylvania DOR list before preparing REV-183 or another tax-sensitive recording.
Can the Erie County Recorder tell me if title is clear?
No. The Recorder can provide access to recorded documents, but staff are not allowed to provide legal advice about your real estate. Clear-title, lien-priority, deed-validity and ownership-dispute questions should go to a title company or qualified Pennsylvania real-estate attorney.
Does the Recorder handle marriage records in Erie County PA?
Marriage records are handled by the Marriage Bureau under Erie County Clerk of Records, not the Recorder of Deeds land-records desk. The Marriage Bureau is listed at Erie County Courthouse, Room 123, with marriage-license and copy instructions on its own official page.
Independent Educational Guide
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Recording rules, fees, office hours, online access, image availability, certification requirements, realty transfer tax, common level ratio factors, Statement of Value rules and copy procedures can change. Always verify current requirements with the official Erie County Recorder of Deeds or Pennsylvania Department of Revenue before recording a document, paying a fee or relying on a copy.
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