Pennsylvania · County eRecording
eRecording in Allegheny County, PA
iRecord365 files deeds, liens, releases, and notices electronically with the Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds). Submit a PDF online — we check it against Allegheny County requirements, pay the recorder, and send back the stamped document.
Recorder's office
Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds)
County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Room 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Contact
(412) 350-4226
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Turnaround
Allegheny County e-recordings are generally completed within one to three business days, compared with two to four weeks for mailed filings.
Allegheny County recording fees
County charges verified August 2026 against the Allegheny County real estate fee schedule. Counties change fees without notice — we confirm the exact amount on your invoice before anything is submitted.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Document recording fee (deeds and mortgages) | $200.00 |
| Satisfaction or miscellaneous document | $50.00 |
| Commonwealth realty transfer tax | 1% of consideration |
| Local (municipal and school) realty transfer tax | Varies by municipality, commonly 1%–2% |
| Copies, per page | $1.00 |
| Notary commission registration | $80.00 |
- • The flat $200 recording fee covers most deeds and mortgages regardless of page count.
- • Local transfer tax rates vary by municipality and school district and are charged on top of the 1% Commonwealth tax.
- • A Certificate of Residence for the grantee is required on deeds recorded in Allegheny County.
Our flat service fee is billed on top of the county charges, itemized on one invoice.
Documents we record in Allegheny County
- Deeds and deed corrections
- Mortgages and modifications
- Mortgage satisfactions
- Subdivision plans
- Easements and agreements
- Powers of attorney
- Declarations of trust
Formatting rules that cause rejections here
- 1
A Statement of Value form must accompany deeds when consideration or a transfer-tax exemption is not fully stated on the deed.
- 2
Leave a 3-inch blank margin at the top of the first page for the recording stamp.
- 3
Deeds in most Pennsylvania counties, including Allegheny, require a Certificate of Residence for the grantee.
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Use standard letter or legal size paper — oversized pages draw an extra fee or a rejection.
- 5
Every signature needs a proper notarial acknowledgment showing the notary's commission expiration.
How to record a deed in Allegheny County, PA
Recording a deed with the Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds) electronically takes six steps. You do not need an account, software, or a trip to the recorder's office.
- 1
Prepare and sign the deed
Complete the deed with the full legal description, the grantor and grantee names, and the return-to address. Sign it in front of a notary — Allegheny County will reject an unsigned or improperly acknowledged document.
- 2
Check the county formatting rules
Confirm margins, page size, and the document title meet Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds) standards. A Statement of Value form must accompany deeds when consideration or a transfer-tax exemption is not fully stated on the deed.
- 3
Scan the signed deed to PDF
Scan at 200–300 dpi in black and white. Keep every page in one PDF, in order, with nothing cropped off the edges.
- 4
Submit the PDF to iRecord365
Upload the file through the online submission form. We review it against Allegheny County requirements before it reaches the recorder, so formatting problems are caught first.
- 5
Approve the itemized invoice
You receive one invoice showing the Allegheny County recording fees plus our flat service fee. Nothing is submitted until you approve it.
- 6
Receive the recorded deed
Allegheny County e-recordings are generally completed within one to three business days, compared with two to four weeks for mailed filings. The stamped, recorded deed with the official recording data is emailed back to you.
Allegheny County eRecording questions
Which company records documents electronically in Allegheny County, PA?
iRecord365 is a nationwide electronic recording (eRecording) submitter that files documents with the Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds). You upload a signed PDF, we review it against Allegheny County requirements, pay the recording fees, and return the stamped document. Call (714) 602-1510 or email info@irecord365.com.
Does Allegheny County, PA accept eRecording?
Yes. The Allegheny County Department of Real Estate (Recorder of Deeds) accepts eligible documents electronically through authorized submitters such as iRecord365. Allegheny County e-recordings are generally completed within one to three business days, compared with two to four weeks for mailed filings.
What does it cost to record a document in Allegheny County, PA?
Allegheny County charges $200.00 for document recording fee (deeds and mortgages), plus any statutory taxes and fees. iRecord365 adds one flat service fee, itemized on a single invoice before anything is submitted.
What documents can iRecord365 record in Allegheny County, PA?
Deeds and deed corrections, Mortgages and modifications, Mortgage satisfactions, Subdivision plans, Easements and agreements, Powers of attorney, Declarations of trust. Documents are reviewed for county margin, notary, and legal description requirements before submission.
Do I need an account or software to eRecord in Allegheny County, PA?
No. There is no account, no software, and no minimum volume. Submit the PDF online and iRecord365 handles the county submission and fee payment.
Ready to record in Allegheny County?
Upload your signed PDF and we handle the rest — county review, fee payment, and the recorded copy back to your inbox. No account, no software, no minimum volume.