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Recording a Deed or Document in Venango County, PA
Venango County (population 49,346) records real-property documents through the Venango County Register & Recorder (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.
Venango County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Venango County Register & Recorder (Recorder of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $86.25 for Deed/Sheriff Deed/Tax Claim Deed (base, covers up to 3 pages, 4 names, 1 acknowledgment, 1 parcel); $71.25 for Corrective Deed/Mortgage first / $2.00 per additional page over 3; $0.50 per additional name over 4; $0.50 per additional parcel/description over 1; $2.00 per marginal notation add'l (+No distinct records-management/archive rider fee identified; certification/seal fee $1.50; copies $0.50/page; Statement of Value fee $1.00)
- Mailing address
- Venango County Register & Recorder, P.O. Box 831, Franklin, PA 16323 (physical: Courthouse, 1st Floor, 1168 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323)
- Phone
- (814) 432-9539
- Checks payable to
- Venango County Register & Recorder (per published fee schedule; confirm exact payee line with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet mandated on published materials; document must include notarized acknowledgment (county/state), complete legal description, Uniform Parcel Identifier (UPI) number, signed Certificate of Residence from grantee, and Statement/Affidavit of Value
Can you e-record in Venango County?
Yes. Venango 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 Venango County, Pennsylvania
- Prepare the document so it meets Venango 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 Venango County Register & Recorder (Recorder of Deeds) at Venango County Register & Recorder, P.O. Box 831, Franklin, PA 16323 (physical: Courthouse, 1st Floor, 1168 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323).
- Pay the recording fee ($86.25 for Deed/Sheriff Deed/Tax Claim Deed (base, covers up to 3 pages, 4 names, 1 acknowledgment, 1 parcel); $71.25 for Corrective Deed/Mortgage first / $2.00 per additional page over 3; $0.50 per additional name over 4; $0.50 per additional parcel/description over 1; $2.00 per marginal notation add'l (+No distinct records-management/archive rider fee identified; certification/seal fee $1.50; copies $0.50/page; Statement of Value fee $1.00)).
- 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 Venango 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.
Venango County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Venango County?
The Venango County Register & Recorder (Recorder of Deeds) charges $86.25 for Deed/Sheriff Deed/Tax Claim Deed (base, covers up to 3 pages, 4 names, 1 acknowledgment, 1 parcel); $71.25 for Corrective Deed/Mortgage first / $2.00 per additional page over 3; $0.50 per additional name over 4; $0.50 per additional parcel/description over 1; $2.00 per marginal notation add'l (+No distinct records-management/archive rider fee identified; certification/seal fee $1.50; copies $0.50/page; Statement of Value fee $1.00), with checks payable to Venango County Register & Recorder (per published fee schedule; confirm exact payee line with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Venango County?
Yes. Venango 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 Venango County?
Mail recordings to Venango County Register & Recorder (Recorder of Deeds): Venango County Register & Recorder, P.O. Box 831, Franklin, PA 16323 (physical: Courthouse, 1st Floor, 1168 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323) ((814) 432-9539).
Can Jurably record my document in Venango 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 Venango County recorder in person.
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