Wyoming County Deed Records

Wyoming County deed records are maintained by the Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Dennis L. Montross serves as the Register and Recorder. The office records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate instruments for all municipalities in Wyoming County. No filings are accepted after 3:45 PM each business day. Accepted payment forms are cash and check only. Wyoming County deed records can be searched online through the statewide pa.uslandrecords.com portal and through third-party property databases. Self-addressed stamped envelopes are required for return of original documents.

Wyoming County Deed Records Overview

Wyoming County was established in 1842 in northeastern Pennsylvania. The county seat is Tunkhannock, a small borough along the Susquehanna River. The Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds office handles all real estate recordings for the county. Dennis L. Montross currently serves in this combined elected role. Wyoming County is a rural county with a mix of agricultural land, recreational properties, and residential parcels. Real estate activity has been notable in recent years due to natural gas development in the Marcellus Shale region, which overlaps with Wyoming County's geology.

Wyoming County deed records are available online through the statewide portal at pa.uslandrecords.com. The portal provides the standard Pennsylvania recording system interface for searching by name, document type, and date. Documents are assigned book and page numbers at recording, and images are available online after payment of the applicable fee. A notable update as of October 23, 2025, is that Register of Wills estate record images from 1990 to the present are now also available in the online system. For questions about online access, the office offers live chat or email support through CFWebsiteSupport@govos.com.

Pennsylvania's race-notice recording statute at 21 P.S. § 351 gives priority to the first party who records a valid deed in good faith. In Wyoming County, where natural gas leases and mineral rights conveyances are common, it is essential to record all deed instruments promptly to establish clear priority in the county's index.

Wyoming County Register and Recorder

Dennis L. Montross serves as the Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds for Wyoming County. The office accepts deed and mortgage filings and related instruments. No papers are accepted after 3:45 PM each business day, which is an earlier cutoff than many Pennsylvania counties. Accepted payment forms are cash and check only. Self-addressed stamped envelopes must be included if you want original documents returned by mail after recording. For online support questions, contact CFWebsiteSupport@govos.com or use the live chat option available on the county's recording system.

Searching Wyoming County Deed Records

The statewide portal at pa.uslandrecords.com is the primary online search tool for Wyoming County deed records. Select Wyoming County from the list to access the county's recording system. Search by grantor name, grantee name, document type, or recording date. Document images are available online for a fee once you locate the instrument in the index. The portal uses the standard Pennsylvania Real Property Official Records Search interface, consistent with all 67 Pennsylvania county recorder districts.

The Wyoming County Register and Recorder page at wyomingcountypa.gov provides information about Dennis L. Montross's office, recording procedures, payment requirements, and online support options. This is the authoritative source for current Wyoming County deed recording requirements.

CourthouseDirect aggregates Wyoming County property data and provides contact information for the recorder, assessor, and treasurer's offices. Use this platform to get a quick overview of recorded property data in Tunkhannock and surrounding areas.

The Wyoming County government website at wyomingcountypa.gov links to all county offices and services, including the Register and Recorder's page. Check the site for current office information and any announcements about changes to recording procedures or fees.

For historical research, Wyoming County's older records from the 1842 founding of the county through the early digital era are available on microfilm at the courthouse in Tunkhannock. The Pennsylvania State Archives also holds land warrant and survey records for land in the Wyoming County area predating the county's formation. Since Wyoming County was formed from Luzerne County in 1842, researchers tracing pre-1842 properties should also check Luzerne County deed records.

Recording and Transfer Requirements

Documents submitted to the Wyoming County Register and Recorder must include a proper notary acknowledgment with the county and state of signing, the date, and a clear notary signature and stamp. A Certificate of Residence is required for all deed recordings. Taxable transfers require a completed Form REV-183 Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value. The recorder collects Pennsylvania's state realty transfer tax of 1% and any applicable local rate at the time of recording. Most Wyoming County municipalities add a 1% local rate for a combined total of 2% on most transfers.

Wyoming County's filing cutoff of 3:45 PM is earlier than many Pennsylvania recorder offices, and it is important to account for this when planning document submissions. Only cash and checks are accepted, and self-addressed stamped envelopes are required for the return of original documents by mail. Use the PRODA fee calculator at padeeds.com to calculate your total recording fees and transfer taxes before visiting or mailing documents to the Tunkhannock courthouse. Under 21 P.S. § 351, the first to record holds priority in Wyoming County.

Note: Effective October 23, 2025, Register of Wills estate record images from 1990 to the present became available online through the Wyoming County recording system, expanding the range of records accessible digitally.