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Recording a Deed or Document in Centre County, PA
Centre County (population 157,393) records real-property documents through the Centre County Recorder of Deeds. 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.
Centre County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Centre County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Base fees $18.50-$71.25 depending on document type (4-page/4-name base for deeds/mortgages) first / $2.00 per additional page add'l (+Extensions of mortgages, order of court to satisfy mortgage, mortgage modification, rider, revocation, amendments: $20.50; UPI stamp $10.00 (obtained via Assessment Office))
- Mailing address
- Willowbank Office Building, 420 Holmes Street, Room 123, Bellefonte, PA 16823
- Phone
- (814) 355-6801 (main office 814-355-6700)
- Checks payable to
- Centre County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly required per published fee bill; UPI stamp from Assessment Office required on deeds
Can you e-record in Centre County?
Yes. Centre 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 Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Centre 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 Centre County Recorder of Deeds at Willowbank Office Building, 420 Holmes Street, Room 123, Bellefonte, PA 16823.
- Pay the recording fee (Base fees $18.50-$71.25 depending on document type (4-page/4-name base for deeds/mortgages) first / $2.00 per additional page add'l (+Extensions of mortgages, order of court to satisfy mortgage, mortgage modification, rider, revocation, amendments: $20.50; UPI stamp $10.00 (obtained via Assessment Office))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Centre County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Centre County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Centre County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Centre County?
The Centre County Recorder of Deeds charges Base fees $18.50-$71.25 depending on document type (4-page/4-name base for deeds/mortgages) first / $2.00 per additional page add'l (+Extensions of mortgages, order of court to satisfy mortgage, mortgage modification, rider, revocation, amendments: $20.50; UPI stamp $10.00 (obtained via Assessment Office)), with checks payable to Centre County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Centre County?
Yes. Centre 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 Centre County?
Mail recordings to Centre County Recorder of Deeds: Willowbank Office Building, 420 Holmes Street, Room 123, Bellefonte, PA 16823 ((814) 355-6801 (main office 814-355-6700)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Centre County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Centre County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Centre County recorder in person.
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