All recordings are subject to Solicitor approval. All recordings are subject to Solicitor approval. All recordings are subject to Solicitor approval.All recordings are subject to Solicitor approval. All recordings are subject to Solicitor approval. All recordings are subject to Solicitor approval. All recordings are subject to Solicitor approval.
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Click here to access Cloud Search. Cloud Search is available to provide an easier way for the public to find and purchase any documents. It also provides an easier way to sign up for Property Alert. Register for an account, find any document associated with your property, then click Property Alert and place a check mark in the box next to your parcel ID number. You will receive an email any time something is recorded using your number.
Update as of January 2024
All recordings can be e-recorded with one of our 4 companies below OR brought in with a self-addressed, stamped return envelope and payment.
What we can do at the counter:
- Notaries Public to be sworn in see FAQ below for pricing
- Military Paperwork and Picture ID’s
- Plan recordings
Copies of documents can be obtained online at our public access site
- Use Real Estate/Tax System to do an address search and obtain a Parcel ID Number
- Use Recorder of Deeds to search by Parcel ID Number or Name.
Transfer Tax for our county is 1% state and 1% local with these exceptions:
- Radnor Township - 1.5%
- Upper Darby Township - 1.5% (effective 1/1/22)
- Upper Providence Township - 2%
- Chester City 1.5% (effective 9/1/23)
QUESTIONING IF A TRANSFER IS TAXABLE?
Contact: RA-BITRealyTransferTax@pa.gov
PLEASE READ THE BELOW IF YOU NEED TO CALL THE OFFICE, PLEASE HAVE YOUR PARCEL ID NUMBER READY
E-Recording in Delaware County
The Delaware County Recorder of Deeds began accepting electronically recorded documents in late 2020 from four submitting vendors. Many costumers such as mortgage companies, attorneys, banks and title companies are able to upload and submit documents. Some savings can be realized in postage, paper and copying costs. Documents, after erecording, are returned to the customer via their submitter. Only those document types accepted for recording through the regular mail are also acceptable for e-recording.
The four submitting vendors who work with the office are listed below. Contact one or more of them to obtain further information on the erecording process and pricing:
SIMPLIFILE (800) 460-5657
WWW.SIMPLIFILE.COM
CSC (CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY) (866) 652-0111
About Recorder of Deeds
Location:
Government Center, Room 107
201 W. Front Street
Media, PA 19063
The Recorder of Deeds processes and preserves records relating to real property dating back to the year 1789, the year Delaware County was founded. Documents processed include Deeds, Mortgages, Satisfactions of Mortgage, Financial Statements, Veterans Discharge Papers, Notary Publics, Police Commissions, Highway Plans, Subdivision Plans, Powers of Attorney, Assignments of Mortgage, and Releases of Mortgage.
Recording Your Military Discharge Document
The Delaware County Recorder of Deeds will scan and record a veteran s DD-214 or other documentation for separation from the military at the Recorder of Deeds office, room 108 in the Delaware County Government Center, Media. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. The Veteran should bring all separation documents along with a photo ID. The document copies are only accessible by the Veteran, his or her family or authorized military personnel.
Veterans Photo ID Card
Veterans who have filed a copy of their military discharge documents can access a free Veterans Photo ID card through the Recorder of Deeds office.
Obtaining a copy of discharge documents
Veterans who cannot locate their DD-214 or other separation documents can get an application from the Delaware County Veterans Affairs Department to acquire a copy of the discharge document from the National Military Personnel Records Center
Document Types
Deed Miscellaneous
- A Easement Agreement
- Subordination, Non-disturbance & Attornment Agreement
- Stormwater Agreements
- Declarations-Restrictions/Covenants
- Memorandum of Lease
- Development Agreement
Our office does not retain original documents. Once recorded, the original document is returned as per filer instructions. Original deeds are generally given to the grantee at settlement.
Our office does not retain original documents. Once recorded, the original document is returned as per filer instructions. Original deeds are generally given to the grantee at settlement.