Bucks County Recorder of Deeds: Search Deeds, Records & Office Guide
The Bucks County Recorder of Deeds is the official county office for recorded real-estate documents such as deeds, mortgages, mortgage satisfactions, easements, long-term leases and subdivision plans. If you need to find a recorded deed, confirm whether a mortgage satisfaction was filed, obtain a copy, trace an older chain of title or submit a document for recording, this is the office that controls the record.
Bucks County directs online researchers to LANDEX, while people who know only a street address may need to start with the Board of Assessment to identify the owner or parcel number. This guide shows the shortest route for each task instead of sending you through unrelated county departments.
County land records date from 1684 to the present.
LANDEX provides remote deed and mortgage research.
55 E Court Street, 6th Floor, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.; recording cutoff 4 p.m.
215-348-6209 for Recorder of Deeds assistance.
Which Bucks County record do you need?
Use LANDEX when you know a present or former owner, borrower, lender or other indexed party.
Follow the deed-search stepsStart with the Board of Assessment because Recorder indexes are based primarily on names rather than street locations.
Address-to-deed workflowProperty owners may request a complimentary deed copy by email; paid and certified-copy options are also available.
Request a copyCheck tax parcel numbers, signatures, notarization, fees, transfer-tax documents and return-envelope requirements.
Recording checklistLook for a recorded Mortgage Satisfaction Piece rather than assuming a paid loan disappeared from the public record automatically.
Mortgage satisfactionUse the Prothonotary for most civil liens and the Recorder’s free alert service for new land-record filings against a monitored name.
Liens and fraud alertsBucks County Recorder of Deeds guide
Jump directly to the task you are trying to complete.
How to search Bucks County Recorder of Deeds records online
Bucks County states that its Recorder of Deeds records extend from 1684 to the present. The county directs remote researchers to LANDEX, its recording-system provider. LANDEX offers a browser-based Webstore for occasional searches and LANDEX Remote for users who perform frequent research.
Direct party vs. indirect party: how Bucks County indexes land records
Older deed searches are easier when you understand the county’s indexing language. Bucks County explains that a grantor or seller and a mortgagor or borrower are indexed as the direct party. A grantee or buyer and a mortgagee or lender are indexed as the indirect party.
| Document | Direct party | Indirect party | Useful search clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | Grantor / seller | Grantee / buyer | Search the buyer to find the acquisition; search the seller to follow an earlier transfer. |
| Mortgage | Mortgagor / borrower | Mortgagee / lender | Borrower name is often the quickest path to a residential mortgage. |
| Mortgage satisfaction | Varies by indexing | Varies by indexing | Use the mortgage instrument reference and borrower/lender names when possible. |
The county groups historical indexes into periods including 1684-1919, 1920-1941, 1942-1951, 1952-1963, 1964-1971, 1972-1979, 1980-1988, 1989-1993, 1994-1998 and 1999-present. Older index books may not behave like a modern strictly alphabetical search, so spelling and period selection matter.
How to go from a Bucks County address to the correct deed
One of the most common search mistakes is treating the Recorder of Deeds like an address-based assessor database. The county’s own FAQ explains that Recorder records are indexed by names rather than locations. If you know the address but not the owner, identify the parcel first.
How to get a Bucks County deed or mortgage copy
Request your own deed copy by email
Paid copies and certified copies
The county’s current property-record guidance lists staff-produced deed or mortgage copies at $1 per page, with an additional $1.50 document-certification fee when certification is requested. The 2026 fee schedule also lists public-computer document copies at $0.50 per page. Verify the current total before mailing payment because fees can change.
Mail requests can be sent to Bucks County Recorder of Deeds, 55 E Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Include enough identifying information for staff to locate the document and a self-addressed stamped envelope when requesting a mailed response.
Bucks County deed recording checklist
Recording is different from searching. Recorder staff preserve documents that are presented in proper recordable form, but the office does not prepare deeds for the public. A deed can carry significant title, tax and estate consequences, so complex transfers are normally appropriate for a Pennsylvania attorney or qualified title professional.
Statement of Value
Certain Pennsylvania real-estate transfers require the Department of Revenue’s REV-183 Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value, including situations where consideration is not fully stated or an exemption is claimed. Do not assume that an exempt or family transaction requires no supporting paperwork; review the county recording requirements and state instructions for the specific transfer.
Record in person, by mail or electronically
Take the complete document and correct fees to the Recorder of Deeds, 6th Floor, 55 E Court Street. Recording documents must be submitted by 4 p.m.
Confirm legal requirements and fees before mailing. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope of sufficient size for return of the recorded document.
The county identifies Simplifile, CSC and ePN as e-recording providers. These services are most often used by title, legal and professional document submitters.
Common Bucks County Recorder of Deeds fees
The county’s current fee schedule bases many standard fees on up to 4 pages, 4 names and 1 parcel number. Additional pages beyond four are generally $4 each, additional names beyond four are $1 each, and additional parcel numbers are $10 each for the applicable document categories.
| Item | Published fee | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Deed, any form | $82.75 base | Additional pages, names, parcels and transfer tax can change the final total. |
| Mortgage | $82.75 base | Base-fee assumptions apply. |
| Mortgage Satisfaction | $71.75 base | Confirm the current fee before submitting. |
| Mortgage Assignment | $71.75 base | Extra-page, name or parcel charges may apply. |
| Document certification | $1.50 | Document-copy fees are separate. |
| Staff document copy | $1 per page | The county separately offers property owners a complimentary deed copy by email. |
| Rejection fee | $10 | Applies per rejected document. |
Some Bucks County deeds must be registered locally within 72 hours
Recording with Bucks County may not be the final administrative step. The Recorder’s deed guidance says deeds involving certain municipalities must also be registered with that municipality within 72 hours after recording.
Doylestown, Morrisville, New Britain, Newtown, Perkasie and Sellersville.
Buckingham, Doylestown, Durham, Lower Southampton, New Britain, Warwick and Wrightstown.
How to check a Bucks County mortgage satisfaction
Paying the lender and recording the satisfaction are separate events. Bucks County explains that mortgage satisfaction is initiated by the mortgagee or lender. The relevant satisfaction document should then be recorded so the public land record shows that the mortgage was discharged.
Where to check Bucks County liens — and how to monitor new recordings
Recorder of Deeds research alone is not a complete lien search. Bucks County states that mortgages are recorded with the Recorder, while most other liens and judgments are filed through the Prothonotary. A title search can also involve tax, court and other records depending on the transaction.
Search the Recorder of Deeds / LANDEX for mortgages, assignments, releases and satisfactions.
Open LANDEXUse Bucks County Prothonotary resources rather than assuming the Recorder’s deed index is a complete lien report.
Open ProthonotarySign up for the free Bucks County Fraud Alert System
The Recorder of Deeds offers a free Fraud Alert System. LANDEX monitors newly verified recordings and sends an alert when a monitored name matches a newly recorded document. The service is useful for detecting unexpected activity, but an alert is not proof that a document is fraudulent.
How to trace Bucks County property ownership backward
Bucks County’s records reach back to 1684, making the Recorder of Deeds useful for title history, local history and genealogy. The key field in many deeds is the Recital or “Being Clause.”
The county explains that the Being Clause commonly identifies the persons who conveyed the property to the current grantor and provides a deed-book/page or instrument reference. That lets you move backward from one conveyance to the preceding conveyance.
Bucks County Recorder of Deeds office location and hours
Monday through Friday
7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Documents intended for recording must be submitted by 4 p.m.
The current county directory identifies Robin Robinson as Recorder of Deeds.
Bucks County Recorder of Deeds official resources
Office responsibilities, services, contact details and notices.
Open county pageCounty instructions for deed research, indexing and copies.
Open property recordsOnline access to Bucks County recorded documents.
Open LANDEXDocument standards, e-recording and submission requirements.
Review requirementsCurrent recording, copy, certification and service fees.
Review feesFree notification service for new recordings associated with monitored names.
Sign up through county pageUse when your starting information is an address, parcel or assessment.
Open assessment resourcesUse for judgments and most civil liens that are not Recorder land records.
Open ProthonotaryCounty answers covering deeds, mortgages, plans and historical research.
Open FAQsBucks County Recorder of Deeds FAQs
How do I search Bucks County deeds online?
Start at the Bucks County Property Records page and follow the county’s LANDEX link. Search by a grantor, grantee or other indexed party and use an approximate recording year to narrow the results. Verify the instrument number, parties, municipality, parcel information and legal description before relying on the document.
Can I search the Recorder of Deeds by street address?
Recorder records are primarily name-indexed. If all you know is a street address, use the Bucks County Board of Assessment to identify the owner and parcel information first, then search that owner through LANDEX.
How far back do Bucks County deed records go?
Bucks County states that Recorder of Deeds records are available from 1684 to the present.
Can I get a free copy of my Bucks County deed?
The county states that the Recorder of Deeds will provide a complimentary deed copy by email to the property owner. Contact the office with your name, property location, approximate purchase year and parcel number when available.
How much is a certified Bucks County deed copy?
The county’s current guidance lists staff-produced document copies at $1 per page and a document-certification charge of $1.50. Confirm the total with the office before mailing payment because fees can change.
Does the Recorder of Deeds keep my original deed?
No. After a document is recorded and verified, Bucks County returns the original document to the submitter. The Recorder maintains the permanent recorded version rather than keeping your original paper deed indefinitely.
How quickly does a newly recorded Bucks County deed appear?
The county FAQ says a document is typically recorded and available through LANDEX within approximately 24-48 business hours, followed by a verification process that can take longer. Treat that timing as a general county estimate rather than a guaranteed deadline.
Where do I check for liens against a Bucks County property?
Use the Recorder for recorded mortgages and related mortgage documents. Bucks County states that most other liens and judgments are filed in the Prothonotary’s office. A full title or lien search may require additional tax, court and land-record research.
Can the Recorder tell me exactly where my property boundary is?
No. A deed may contain a legal description, but the county explains that a surveyor is needed to locate property lines on the ground and place boundary markers. A deed, tax map or online parcel map should not be treated as a replacement for a boundary survey.
Can Recorder of Deeds employees prepare a deed for me?
No. Bucks County states that Recorder employees may not prepare deeds. You can prepare one yourself, but transfers involving ownership, estates, trusts, divorce, gifts, tax exemptions or title questions can have consequences that justify using a Pennsylvania attorney or qualified title professional.
Use the Recorder record that matches the job
If you already know an owner or former owner, begin with LANDEX and search the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds index. If you know only an address, identify the parcel and owner through the Board of Assessment first. Once you locate a deed, verify the legal description, parcel, parties and instrument reference before using it for research.
For recording, do not rely on a generic deed template and assume the county will correct it. Confirm the current Bucks County requirements, parcel information, transfer-tax treatment, fees and local post-recording obligations before submission. For title opinions, boundary determinations, complex transfers or complete lien searches, recorded documents are evidence to research—not a substitute for the appropriate legal, title or surveying work.