Recorder of Deeds

About the Office

The responsibility of the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds office is to record and maintain for permanent record all documents related to real estate (deeds, mortgages, subdivision plans, etc.) and various other documents such as veterans' discharges, notary public commissions, etc.

Records

The Bucks County Recorder of Deeds office houses records from 1684 to the present. The office handles as many as 25 different kinds of documents in addition to deeds and mortgages. Some of them include mausoleum permits, sewer permits, cattle brands and filings under the UCC Code.

For a complete list, check the Fee Schedule.

Microfiche, Microfilm, and PDFa Format

The office is no longer preparing bound books, but all official records are retained in microfiche, microfilm and PDFa modes. For your protection and accurate permanent record, all documents are recorded and verified, and all original documents are returned to the submitter (usually a title company or real estate attorney).