The Fayette County Recorder of Deeds is the official custodian of all documents related to real property transactions within the county. This includes the recording, indexing, and permanent archiving of deeds, mortgages, easements, rights-of-way, subdivision and land development plans, and other legally recognized instruments affecting real estate.
The office also records and maintains powers of attorney, military discharge papers (DD-214s), and commissions and oaths for notary publics, county elected officials, and members of the judiciary including Common Pleas and Magisterial District Judges. These records are essential to ensuring legal property ownership and public transparency.
The Recorder of Deeds is also responsible for the collection and disbursement of state and local realty transfer taxes and associated fees, which are distributed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the County of Fayette, local municipalities, and school districts.
The Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Office is self-sustaining, funded through recording fees rather than taxpayer dollars. Surplus revenue generated through these operations contributes to the Fayette County General Fund, reducing the burden on county taxpayers while maintaining vital public services.
Public records are accessible through our online document search system and at the Fayette County Courthouse. The office is committed to transparency, accuracy, and the secure preservation of all records entrusted to its care.
For generations, the mission of the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Office has remained steadfast: to promptly and accurately preserve the integrity and continuity of the county’s public land records. By maintaining secure, accessible, and reliable documentation of property transactions, the office plays a vital role in protecting property ownership rights and fostering confidence in real estate and business transactions throughout Fayette County—both now and for generations to come.
All documents except Military Service Discharges are public record and are readily available in the Office for you to view.
Records in this Office provide data about real estate transactions and historical perspective. Examples of these records include:
Frequently, the Recorder of Deeds office will receive requests from the public to draft new deeds, determine if there are liens against a property or determine if a piece of land has been subdivided. Our staff are not authorized to give any type of legal advice.