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Temporary Surcharge Temporarily Expired
Due to the state budget impasse in Harrisburg, the temporary surcharge portion of the Judicial Computer Project/Access to Justice/Criminal Justice Enhancement/Office of Attorney General (JCP/ATJ/CJEA/OAG) fee has expired.
Effective immediately, the temporary fee of $21.25 on certain documents may no longer be collected.
We are closely monitoring the budget process in Harrisburg. We have been informed that it is highly likely that this fee will be reinstated when the budget is finalized.
Please be advised that our fee scheduled has not be updated to reflect the temporary expiration of this temporary fee. If you are mailing your documents, please call our office to discuss how this might affect you.
Welcome
The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds office was created in 1784, when Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg was appointed the first Recorder of Deeds of the newly created Montgomery County.
The office of the Recorder of Deeds is responsible for maintaining all land records and documents in Montgomery County, as well as other documents, including recording the commissions of notaries public, military discharge papers (DD214s) of all eligible service and reserve members; subdivision, state highway, and railroad plans; powers of attorney; and other miscellaneous documents.
Learn more about our office here.
Document Information
- Realty Statement of Value Transfer Tax Form (REV-183)
- Recording Requirements
- eRecording Information
- Fee Schedule
Frequently Used Links
- Protect your property: sign up for FraudSleuth.
- Calendar of Mobile Veterans' Discount ID Events
- Search our Public Access System.
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Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Announces Upcoming Events
Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg has announced her spring events which are scheduled throughout Montgomery County. Read on... -
Annual International Spring Festival is set to return on April 23rd bringing the community together
The 32nd Annual International Spring Festival will celebrate multi-cultural diversity through the visual, culinary and performing arts of more than 30 countries and will also feature a Family Health and Wellness Fair. Read on... -
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Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Collecting Necessities for Homeless Veterans
Jeanne Sorg, the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, is holding a donation drive this holiday season to benefit the Veteran’s Multi-Service Center, who helps veterans experiencing homelessness access services and benefits. Read on... -
Recorder of Deeds Announces 2021 Holiday Hours
With the holidays just around the corner, Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds is announcing holiday hours for her office for the upcoming fall and winter holidays. Read on... -
Montco Recorder of Deeds, Jeanne Sorg, Provides Deeds to Homeowners Devastated by Ida Free of Charge
Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, is providing copies of deeds to homeowners dealing with storm damage from Tropical Storm Ida free of charge. Homeowners should call the Recorder of Deeds office to request a copy of their documents. Read on... -
Masks Required to Enter Recorder of Deeds Office
Montgomery County is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases once again. We are in this together to lessen the spread of the virus, therefore, as of August 16, we are requiring all visitors to our office, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face mask. Read on... -
Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Announces Upcoming Mobile Veterans’ Discount ID Events
Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg has announced three upcoming mobile Veterans’ Discount ID card events to be held throughout Montgomery County this summer and fall. Read on... -
Record Breaking Numbers at Recorder of Deeds
In the first six months of this year, the office has recorded over 76,000 documents. For comparison, in an average year, the office typically records around 100,000 documents a year. Read on... -
Update to Montgomery County Common Level Ratio
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has released the Common Level Ratio Estate Valuation Factors (CLRs) for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Read on... -
Title Search Area Reopens to the Public on July 6
The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds is pleased to announce that the Title Search area will officially re-open to the public on Tuesday, July 6. Read on... -
Recorder of Deeds Office Reopening to the Public on June 1
Beginning on June 1, our office will reopen to the public for the first time since March 2020. Read on... -
Marking One Year of this Pandemic
This week marks one year since our office closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. And what a year it’s been! Even though our office is closed to in person visits, we have been here every day working hard to serve you. Read on... -
MontCo Real Estate is Breaking Records
This is an unprecedented year for the world, our country and Montgomery County. Read on... -
Remote Notarization Becomes Permanent Law in PA
Remote notarization has become a permanent part of Pennsylvania law with the passage of Act 97, effective on October 29, 2020. Read on... -
Deed Scam Targets Montgomery County Home Buyers
Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg is warning homeowners of a misleading solicitation mailer being sent to homeowners from companies such as Property Site based in California. Read on... -
Join Me in Thanking My Team
As we enter the fourth month of the coronavirus pandemic, my office continues to be closed to the public, but my office has been able to continue to provide service at the same levels as in previous years. Read on... -
We've Added Another Way to Record Your Documents
We’ve added another way for you to get documents to our office for recording: there is now a drop box located in the lobby of One Montgomery Plaza for recordings and plans. Read on... -
Update to Montgomery County Common Level Ratio
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue: The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has released the Common Level Ratio Real Estate Valuation Factors (CLRs) for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Read on...
Contact Us
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Jeanne Sorg
Recorder of DeedsLocation:
One Montgomery Plaza
Swede and Airy Streets
3rd Floor
Norristown, PAMailing Address:
One Montgomery Plaza
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
USAPh: 610-278-3289
Fax: 610-278-3869Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.Recording Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Solicitor
John F. Walko, Esquire