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Recording a Deed or Document in Tioga County, PA
Tioga County (population 40,502) records real-property documents through the Tioga County Recorder of Deeds / Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court. 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.
Tioga County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Tioga County Recorder of Deeds / Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court
- Recording fee
- Base document (up to 4 names/4 pages/1 parcel) $18.50, plus 1% state realty transfer tax and 1% local transfer tax on consideration for deeds first / See 2025 Recorder of Deeds Fee Bill PDF for full schedule (not itemized on main page) add'l (+Marriage license $35.00 (separate office function))
- Mailing address
- 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901
- Phone
- 570-724-9260
- Checks payable to
- Jane E. Wetherbee, Recorder (or "Tioga County Recorder of Deeds")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not specified on site
Can you e-record in Tioga County?
Yes. Tioga 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 Tioga County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Tioga 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 Tioga County Recorder of Deeds / Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court at 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
- Pay the recording fee (Base document (up to 4 names/4 pages/1 parcel) $18.50, plus 1% state realty transfer tax and 1% local transfer tax on consideration for deeds first / See 2025 Recorder of Deeds Fee Bill PDF for full schedule (not itemized on main page) add'l (+Marriage license $35.00 (separate office function))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Tioga 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 Tioga 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.
Tioga County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Tioga County?
The Tioga County Recorder of Deeds / Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court charges Base document (up to 4 names/4 pages/1 parcel) $18.50, plus 1% state realty transfer tax and 1% local transfer tax on consideration for deeds first / See 2025 Recorder of Deeds Fee Bill PDF for full schedule (not itemized on main page) add'l (+Marriage license $35.00 (separate office function)), with checks payable to Jane E. Wetherbee, Recorder (or "Tioga County Recorder of Deeds"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Tioga County?
Yes. Tioga 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 Tioga County?
Mail recordings to Tioga County Recorder of Deeds / Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court: 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 (570-724-9260).
How can Jurably help with recording in Tioga County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Tioga 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 Tioga County recorder in person.
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