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Recording a Deed or Document in Allegheny County, PA
Allegheny County (population 1,225,035) records real-property documents through the Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds function). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Allegheny County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds function)
- Recording fee
- $181.75 flat fee to record a deed, mortgage, or easement first / No additional per-page charge unless document has more than 30 names ($5.00/name over 30) add'l (+$10.00 per parcel for deed certification over 30 parcels)
- Mailing address
- Allegheny County Department of Real Estate, County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Room 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Phone
- 412-350-4226
- Checks payable to
- Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (verify exact payee line for mail-in checks)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly stated as mandatory on fee-schedule page reviewed; verify formatting page
Can you e-record in Allegheny County?
Yes. Allegheny County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Allegheny County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds function) at Allegheny County Department of Real Estate, County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Room 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
- Pay the recording fee ($181.75 flat fee to record a deed, mortgage, or easement first / No additional per-page charge unless document has more than 30 names ($5.00/name over 30) add'l (+$10.00 per parcel for deed certification over 30 parcels)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Allegheny County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Allegheny County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Allegheny County?
The Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds function) charges $181.75 flat fee to record a deed, mortgage, or easement first / No additional per-page charge unless document has more than 30 names ($5.00/name over 30) add'l (+$10.00 per parcel for deed certification over 30 parcels), with checks payable to Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (verify exact payee line for mail-in checks). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Allegheny County?
Yes. Allegheny County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Allegheny County?
Mail recordings to Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds function): Allegheny County Department of Real Estate, County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Room 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412-350-4226).
Can Jurably record my document in Allegheny County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Allegheny County recorder in person.
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