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1. How do I receive a copy of my mortgage?

Receive a copy of your mortgage by calling the office at 215-348-6209 or sending a request to the Recorder of Deeds office. The charge is $1 per page and there is an additional fee of $1.50 if you would like the copy certified. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Submit requests to:
Bucks County Recorder of Deeds
55 E Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

2. What do I do if satisfaction papers are sent to me?

Many mortgage companies submit your mortgage satisfaction papers to us to be recorded. Before submitting the papers to us for recording, check with our office to see if it has been submitted and recorded. 

If it has not been recorded, please bring or mail the original Mortgage Satisfaction Piece to our office with the proper fee at:
Bucks County Administration Building
55 E Court Street
6th Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901

3. How is a mortgage satisfied?

All mortgages must use a Mortgage Satisfaction Piece. Call the office to verify if a Mortgage Satisfaction is recorded at 215-348-6209.

4. Who satisfies my mortgage?

This action must be initiated by the mortgagee (lender). They may however, send the actual forms to you. Upon making the final payment, contact your lender to see how it will be handled. Call the office  at 215-348-6209 to verify a Mortgage Satisfaction has been recorded.

5. Must a mortgage be satisfied with the County?

No, but it is to your benefit. It will establish a clear title to your property. Call the office at 215-348-6209 to verify your Mortgage Satisfaction has been recorded. 

6. Is there a statute of limitations on the lien of a mortgage?

No. However, there is a legal procedure to have a mortgage satisfied if it appears to be stale.