Erie Deed Records Database

Erie deed records are maintained by the Erie County Recorder of Deeds. Erie is the county seat of Erie County in northwestern Pennsylvania along Lake Erie. Property buyers, title researchers, and homeowners searching for recorded deeds, mortgages, or land documents for Erie properties can access the county recorder's office directly or use the Pennsylvania statewide land records portal. The Erie County Recorder of Deeds is a row office of the county government and maintains the official real property record for the entire county.

Deed Records in Erie

Erie deed records are part of the Erie County real property system. The Erie County Recorder of Deeds maintains the official record of all real property ownership changes in the city of Erie and across the county. Every deed, mortgage, assignment, satisfaction, easement, and related instrument is filed and indexed at the recorder's office. Documents are assigned a sequential book and page number, which becomes the permanent identifier for that deed record. Under 21 P.S. § 351, recording is required for a deed to be valid against third-party buyers and creditors in Pennsylvania.

Erie County sits in the far northwestern corner of Pennsylvania along the shores of Lake Erie. The county has a long history as one of Pennsylvania's major port and manufacturing centers, and its deed record collection reflects generations of real estate activity. The Recorder of Deeds is listed as a row office under the Erie County government, operating alongside other county officials including the Clerk of Records, the Register of Wills, and the Controller.

Documents are scanned into the county's computer system after recording. Images are available at public access terminals in the recorder's office and can also be accessed remotely through the statewide portal. Original documents are returned to the property owner in most cases, following standard Pennsylvania recording practice.

Note: Erie County's Clerk of Records is Aubrea Hagerty-Haynes, who oversees multiple record-keeping functions at the county level.

Erie Deed Record Search Options

The main online resource for Erie deed records is the statewide Pennsylvania land records portal at pa.uslandrecords.com. This portal covers all 67 Pennsylvania county recorder districts, including Erie County. Researchers can search by grantor name, grantee name, property address, or book and page number. Document images are available for viewing and printing through the portal. Erie County deed records are integrated into this statewide system, making remote access straightforward for anyone with internet access.

The Erie County government website at eriecountypa.gov provides links to all row offices including the Recorder of Deeds, along with open government resources like Right-to-Know request procedures and budget transparency tools.

The Erie County website at eriecountypa.gov serves as the starting point for accessing the Recorder of Deeds and other county offices that maintain records related to Erie property ownership.

The Erie County government site connects residents and researchers to all county row offices, including the Recorder of Deeds, through a single organized portal that lists elected officials and their contact information.

PRODA, the Pennsylvania Association of Recorders of Deeds at padeeds.com, offers a fee calculator and a directory of all 67 Pennsylvania county recorder offices. This is useful for verifying recording fees before submitting Erie deed documents. The statewide system confirms that all recorder offices microfilm recorded documents and most continue to produce record books with document images on paper.

Note: Erie County deed records documents are searchable through the statewide portal roughly 2 to 4 weeks after the date of recording, so recently filed deeds may not appear immediately.

Erie County Recorder of Deeds Office

The Erie County Recorder of Deeds is a row office of the Erie County government. The recorder is responsible for accepting, recording, and maintaining all real property documents filed in Erie County, including all deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and related instruments filed for Erie city properties. The office provides public access to the deed record index during business hours and maintains both digital and microfilm copies of all recorded documents.

The Erie County Recorder of Deeds page at eriecountypa.gov/recorder-of-deeds/ provides information on recording services, the Record Information section, and related county resources for deed records in Erie.

Under 16 P.S. § 9781, Pennsylvania law governs what the Recorder of Deeds must accept and maintain. Erie County follows these requirements for all deed records filed in the city and county.

Recording Requirements and Transfer Tax

Erie properties are subject to Pennsylvania's 1% state realty transfer tax plus the applicable local transfer tax for the municipality where the property is located. Most Erie city transfers carry a combined transfer tax rate in the range of 2% to 3% of the property value. Certain transactions may be exempt under 72 P.S. § 8102-C, including some family transfers, charitable transfers, and trust arrangements. Correctional deeds made to fix prior recording errors are not subject to transfer tax as long as the property interest remains unchanged.

To record a deed in Erie, the document must include the full legal names of the grantor and grantee, a complete legal description of the property, and the consideration paid or a statement of exemption. Pennsylvania's Form REV-183, the Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value, must accompany most transfers. The Erie County Recorder cross-references this form with the deed book and page as required by state regulation. PRODA's fee calculator at padeeds.com can help estimate the total recording cost before submission.

Erie County Assessment and Property Data

Erie County's assessment office maintains property valuation data that complements the deed record system. Researchers often review assessment records alongside deed records to get a complete picture of a property's ownership and tax history in Erie. The assessment office keeps current owner information and assessed values that are updated after each deed transfer is processed.

The Erie County assessment office at eriecountypa.gov/departments/assessment/ provides property valuation data, parcel identification numbers, and owner information that support deed record research for Erie properties.

Erie County's assessment records are updated as deed transfers are processed, making assessment data a useful cross-reference when confirming current ownership after a recorded deed in Erie.

Pennsylvania's statewide records system notes that recorder offices create a searchable index with the names of all parties and the property address for every recorded document. Erie County follows this standard, and both the county's digital system and the statewide portal at pa.uslandrecords.com give researchers access to this index. Erie County also maintains its commitment to open government through Right-to-Know requests, open budget data, and other transparency tools listed on the county website.