Pike County Pennsylvania Deed Records

Pike County deed records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds at 506 Broad Street in Milford, Pennsylvania. The office records and indexes deeds, mortgages, easements, and other real estate instruments for all of Pike County. You can search Pike County deed records online through the county's Real Property Official Records Search portal or through the statewide system. In-person searches are also available at the courthouse in Milford. Pike County also provides a fraud alert feature to help property owners monitor recorded documents in their name.

Pike County Deed Records Overview

Pike County was formed in 1814 and is located in northeastern Pennsylvania near the New Jersey and New York borders. The county is known for its lakes, forests, and recreational properties, which make real estate activity significant here. The Recorder of Deeds in Milford maintains all recorded instruments for the county, including deeds, mortgages, easements, and plats. Each document receives a book and page number at the time of recording, and all documents are scanned into the county's system. Original instruments are returned to the filing party after recording is complete.

Pike County's Real Property Official Records Search at pikepa.avenuinsights.com is the county's own dedicated online portal for deed and property record searches. You must agree to a user agreement before searching. The system covers most documents recorded at the office. The statewide portal at pa.uslandrecords.com also connects to Pike County records and provides a uniform search interface across all 67 Pennsylvania counties.

Pennsylvania's race-notice recording statute at 21 P.S. § 351 applies in Pike County. This means the first party to record a deed in good faith holds superior title over others who may claim the same property. Buyers and lenders in Pike County should record documents promptly after closing to secure their interests in the index.

Pike County Recorder of Deeds

The Pike County Recorder of Deeds is located at 506 Broad Street in Milford. The office handles deed and mortgage filings, provides certified copies of recorded instruments, and answers questions about recording requirements. The county website at pikepa.org provides instructions for obtaining deed copies, activating a fraud alert, and accessing the online property record search. The fee schedule is also available on the county website. You can visit in person during regular business hours or use the online portal to search and download records.

Searching Pike County Deed Records

Start your Pike County deed search at the county's own Real Property Official Records Search portal. The system covers most documents recorded at the office and requires a user agreement before access. You can search by name, document type, or recording date to find deed instruments in the index. Once you identify the correct record, you can view or download document images depending on your access level and the fees applicable to that record.

The Pike County Real Property Official Records Search shown above is the county's dedicated deed portal. This system provides access to the recorder's index and is the most direct route to finding specific deed instruments recorded in Milford.

The Pike County Recorder of Deeds page on the county website provides deed copy instructions, fraud alert information, and links to online access tools. It is the starting point for anyone who needs to file a document or request a certified copy.

The main Pike County government website at pikepa.org provides links to the Recorder of Deeds section, fee schedule, property record search, and delinquent tax information. You can also find online tax payment options through the same portal.

Recording and Transfer Requirements

Documents submitted for recording in Pike County must meet Pennsylvania's standard requirements. A proper notary acknowledgment is required, including the county and state of signing, the date, and a clear notary signature and stamp. The grantee's Certificate of Residence must be attached to the deed. Taxable transfers must include a completed Form REV-183 Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Pike County collects the state's 1% realty transfer tax and any applicable local municipal rate at the time of recording.

Most Pike County municipalities add a local realty transfer tax of 1% on top of the state rate, for a combined total of 2% in most areas. Blanket documents covering multiple properties are not accepted. Checks should be made payable to the Pike County Recorder of Deeds. Self-addressed stamped envelopes are required if you want original documents returned by mail after recording. The PRODA fee calculator at padeeds.com gives you a complete estimate of all fees and taxes before you file.

Note: Pike County's fraud alert feature, available through the recorder's office, lets property owners receive notices if a document is recorded in their name. Contact the office directly or check the county website for sign-up instructions.