FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA • DEEDS & LAND RECORDS • 2026
Fayette County PA Recorder of Deeds: Search, Office, Fees & Records
The Fayette County Recorder of Deeds maintains deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, land plans and other recorded property documents in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
You can search most document indexes from 1950 onward online for free. Viewing many recorded document images requires paid access.
The Recorder’s Office is in Uniontown. This guide explains how to find a deed, check historical records, record a document, calculate common fees and contact the correct county office.
START HERE
Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Quick Facts
Fayette County directs visitors to fayettecorecorderpa.gov for updated Recorder information.
Older county pages remain useful, but the Recorder’s newer website is the better starting point for current fees and announcements.
What documents does the office maintain?
The Recorder records and preserves deeds, mortgages, releases, easements, restrictions, rights-of-way, land development plans and surveys.
The office also handles certain Uniform Commercial Code records, powers of attorney, notary-related documents and military discharges.
Military discharge documents have special privacy restrictions. Ordinary deeds and many other land records are public.
PRIMARY SEARCH TASK
How to Search Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Records Online
Fayette County provides a searchable online index for most recorded documents dating from 1950 to the present.
Searching the index is free. Accessing many document images is a paid service through US Land Records.
Open Fayette County Land Records Search ↗- Review the search fields on the county’s records portal.
- Choose a grantor, grantee or combined party-name search.
- Enter the last name or business name.
- Add a first name, instrument number or book/page if known.
- Choose a date range or document type when useful.
- Run the search and compare the matching records.
- Save the instrument number or book/page reference.
Which search fields are available?
The person or business transferring a property interest.
The person or entity receiving the property interest.
A reference assigned to a specific recording.
Helpful when you have a reference from an earlier deed.
Additional fields available in the online interface.
Use a date range to narrow common names.
How to narrow a deed search
Start with a surname or business name. If the search returns too many documents, add the first name or limit the date range.
The portal also lets you choose instrument categories, including deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, leases and plats.
The county’s search interface limits results to 1,000 individual records for performance.
If you get too many results, reduce the date range or add more identifying information.
Does a free result include the full deed?
Not necessarily. The free index identifies recorded instruments, but many document images require paid access.
Before paying, confirm the document type, parties and recording reference so you do not purchase an unrelated image.
Open Official Search Options & Instructions ↗PROPERTY ADDRESS LOOKUP
How to Find a Fayette County Deed by Property Address
If you only know a property’s street address, the best starting point is the Fayette County Tax Assessment property search.
The Recorder indexes deeds primarily by names and recording references. A property’s street address or parcel number is not always present on an older instrument.
Open Fayette County Property Search ↗- Open the county’s tax-assessment property search.
- Select an available address, name or parcel search.
- Find the property and verify its municipality.
- Note the current owner and parcel identification number.
- Look for an existing deed book/page reference if available.
- Search the Recorder index using the identified names or reference.
What if the property owner does not match?
Try the previous owner or the seller named in the last transaction. A deed may be indexed under both the grantor and grantee.
Recently recorded changes may also appear in Recorder records before related tax-assessment data is updated.
The Recorder recommends the Tax Assessment Office’s mapping resources. Call 724-430-1350, extension 229.
For a boundary dispute, use a qualified surveyor. Parcel maps and deed descriptions are not substitutes for a professional boundary survey.
Why the distinction matters
Tax Assessment
Best for current parcel data, owner references, physical property details and local tax information.
Recorder of Deeds
Best for the original recorded deed, mortgage, release, easement or other legal instrument.
LOCAL OFFICE AND DIRECTIONS
Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Office Address & Hours
Fayette County Recorder of Deeds
Recorder: Jon R. Marietta Jr.
Address:
61 East Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-430-1238
Fax: 724-430-1458
Email: jmarietta@fayettepa.org
Office hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–Noon and 1:00–4:30 PM
Recording hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–Noon and 1:00–4:00 PM
Fayette County lists a daily closure from Noon to 1 PM.
If you need to record a document, arrive before the 4 PM recording cutoff rather than the later office closing time.
The Recorder operates at the Fayette County Courthouse. Check office hours, parking and county holiday closures before visiting.
Local Recorder staff
Fayette County’s staff directory identifies Kelly Landman as Chief Deputy and Taylor Wiltrout as Second Deputy in the Recorder’s Office.
For assistance with documents or filing procedures, use the department’s main number rather than assuming a particular employee is available.
Visit the Official Recorder Website ↗RECORDING REQUIREMENTS
How to Record a Deed in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
The Recorder accepts properly prepared original instruments that meet Pennsylvania and county recording requirements.
The office does not prepare deeds, perform certified title searches or provide legal advice.
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Prepare the deed correctly.
Identify the grantor, grantee and property with the appropriate legal description.
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Complete execution and acknowledgment.
Confirm dates, signatures and a proper notarial acknowledgment before submitting the instrument.
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Include the property’s parcel numbers.
Fayette County requires applicable parcel identification numbers, also called PINs or UPI numbers.
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Review the consideration and tax status.
State the consideration or applicable exemption and prepare a Statement of Value when required.
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Calculate the recording charge.
Include instrument fees, applicable PIN fees, extra pages, names and any realty transfer tax.
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Submit the original document.
Present the instrument during recording hours or send it following the office’s mailing instructions.
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Keep the recording reference.
After acceptance, the office assigns recording information and returns the original document.
Important formatting and indexing requirements
Grantee’s address: deeds must include the grantee’s mailing address and ZIP code.
Mortgage documents: include the mortgagee’s address and ZIP code where required.
Reference to another mortgage: include the original book/page, amount and municipality as required by the county.
Re-recorded documents: explain why the earlier instrument is being re-recorded.
Property in multiple localities: clearly state the required allocation of local transfer taxes.
Document return: include a clearly printed return recipient and a self-addressed stamped envelope if mailing.
Accepted instruments receive an instrument number, volume/page information and an official recording stamp.
The original is returned after recording procedures are completed.
CURRENT FEE SCHEDULE
Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Fees in 2026
Fayette County’s newer Recorder website publishes a detailed recording-fee schedule updated December 1, 2025.
A standard deed is listed at $83.25. Most real estate documents also require a separate $20 fee for each applicable parcel identification number.
Example: basic deed recording
Consider a standard deed involving one parcel identification number, no additional pages and no extra indexing fees.
Base deed recording: $83.25
One applicable PIN: $20.00
Estimated recording subtotal: $103.25
This example excludes Realty Transfer Tax and any additional document-specific charges.
The Recorder’s county-specific Uniform Parcel Identifier system charges $20 per applicable PIN.
If a deed involves two applicable parcel identifiers, the PIN portion can be $40 instead of $20.
How to pay recording fees
The county says recording fees and Realty Transfer Tax may be combined into one check.
Make the check payable to Fayette County Recorder of Deeds.
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope when mailing an instrument for return.
PENNSYLVANIA TRANSFER RULES
Realty Transfer Tax, Statement of Value & 2026 Common Level Ratio
A deed’s recording charge is different from the Realty Transfer Tax that may apply when property ownership changes.
Fayette County lists a 1% state transfer tax and a 1% local transfer tax. The combined ordinary rate is generally 2%.
Simple transfer-tax example
For a taxable transfer with $200,000 of applicable consideration, a 2% combined rate would equal $4,000.
This is an illustration. Taxable value, exemptions and unusual transactions can require a different calculation.
Illustrative property consideration: $200,000
State portion, 1%: $2,000
Local portion, 1%: $2,000
Combined example: $4,000
When do you need a Statement of Value?
The Recorder requires a Statement of Value when the deed does not state adequate consideration or when the transaction claims an applicable exemption.
The original form becomes part of the recorded document. A duplicate must also be provided for the state.
Find the PA Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value ↗2026 Fayette County Common Level Ratio
Fayette County’s Common Level Ratio factor for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 is 2.46.
This matters in certain Realty Transfer Tax calculations where the property’s assessed value is used to determine its taxable value.
The earlier July 2025–June 2026 factor was 2.32. The official Recorder website identifies the later factor as 2.46.
The appropriate factor depends on the transfer date and the applicable tax rules.
Transfers that deserve special review
Family transfers: some qualifying transactions may be exempt.
Estate transfers: inheritance and probate rules can affect the filing.
Trust transfers: the legal structure and consideration may matter.
Transfers without a conventional sale price: taxable value may require further calculation.
Property crossing local boundaries: the county requires proper local-tax allocation.
For a complex transfer, consult a Pennsylvania real-estate attorney or settlement professional before calculating the final tax.
DOCUMENT COPIES
How to Get a Fayette County Deed Copy or Certified Copy
You can review many recorded documents online or request copies directly through the Recorder’s Office.
The office maintains public search stations and helps visitors obtain copies of records not easily available through the online system.
Regular Copy
The county lists $0.50 per page for copies obtained at the office.
Copies requested through the mail cost $1 per page.
Certified Copy
The county lists a $3 certification charge, in addition to the applicable page-copy charge.
Request certification when the receiving institution requires an authenticated record.
How to request a deed copy
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Find the recorded instrument.
Search the county index and identify the correct deed or mortgage.
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Save the identifying reference.
Keep the instrument number or book/page details.
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Confirm the copy type.
Determine whether you need a regular image or certified paper copy.
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Contact the Recorder.
Call 724-430-1238 about payment and mail or pickup procedures.
Public deed copies are often inexpensive through the Recorder.
A private business may charge substantially more for retrieving the same public information.
HISTORICAL LAND RECORDS
Fayette County Archives: Deeds, Mortgages, Plans & Agreements
Fayette County offers an Archive Viewer for several historical index collections.
This is useful when the record you need is older than the county’s modern searchable document series.
What does the Archive Viewer provide?
The Archive Viewer contains images of historical indexes that were used in the Recorder’s Office.
Searching the archive indexes is free. The indexed document images themselves are not included in that viewer.
How to retrieve an older document
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Open the Archive Viewer.
Choose the historical index relevant to your document.
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Find the party or property reference.
Review the historical index entries carefully.
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Write down the book and page.
This is the key reference for the original document.
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Use the appropriate image service.
The county directs users to US Land Records for certain older deed and mortgage images.
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Contact the office when needed.
Records outside available online image collections may require in-person assistance.
HOMEOWNER RECORDS
Mortgages, Satisfaction Pieces, Liens & Releases
Recorded mortgage documents help establish the public history of loans secured by a property.
When a mortgage is paid off, a satisfaction or other appropriate release instrument should be recorded to document the discharge.
How to check whether a mortgage was satisfied
Find the original mortgage: search the borrower or lender name.
Identify its recording reference: note the book/page and mortgage information.
Search for a satisfaction: review later documents under the relevant names.
Compare the references: confirm that the satisfaction relates to the intended mortgage.
Contact the lender if needed: ask whether the required discharge was submitted.
Paying the lender does not necessarily mean the public index has already been updated.
Search for the recorded satisfaction or contact the appropriate lender or professional.
What about liens or oil and gas rights?
Fayette County records may also include easements, restrictions, rights-of-way and oil and gas instruments.
These can affect property use and legal interests. The Recorder does not interpret their legal effect.
Contact an attorney or title professional for a comprehensive review.
PROPERTY FRAUD PREVENTION
Fayette County Fraud Guard: Current Status
The Recorder has announced a property-monitoring service called Fraud Guard.
It is designed to notify registrants when a recorded document matches a name they monitor.
The county’s official page describes the future program but does not yet establish that public registration is available.
Do not pay a third-party company claiming to register you for the county’s free service.
What can you do now?
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Review your recorded deeds.
Confirm the most recent deed and relevant property instruments.
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Search periodically under your name.
Use the free records index to identify unfamiliar filings.
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Watch the official county announcement.
Check the Fraud Prevention page for the registration launch.
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Verify suspicious records.
Contact the Recorder and seek professional assistance if necessary.
LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
Veterans, Military Discharges & Local Heroes ID Programs
Fayette County’s Recorder also provides services relating to military discharge records and identification programs.
These services are separate from the normal deed recording process.
Military discharge records
The Recorder records eligible DD214 military discharge documents.
Military discharge records are not part of the ordinary unrestricted public deed-search collection.
Veteran ID Program
The Recorder operates a Veteran ID Program, with dedicated service hours.
The county lists those hours as 10 AM–Noon and 1–3 PM on weekdays.
Local Heroes ID Program
The newer Recorder website also lists a Local Heroes ID Program for qualifying first responders.
Check eligibility and required documents before visiting.
Find Veterans & Local Heroes Services ↗COMMON RECORDS PROBLEMS
Fayette County Recorder Search & Filing Troubleshooting
I only know the property’s street address.
Start with the county property search. Locate the owner and parcel information, then continue with the Recorder index.
The search returns more than 1,000 records.
Narrow the date range, add the first name or select an instrument category.
The free search does not show a document image.
The index is free, but many images are provided through paid access. Verify the reference before paying.
I need records from before 1950.
Review the available archive index collections and contact the Recorder for records not covered by the online system.
My deed recording fee seems too high.
Check whether the amount includes the $20-per-PIN UPI charge, additional pages, names or Realty Transfer Tax.
My deed was returned unrecorded.
Review acknowledgment, addresses, PINs, fees, prior references and Statement of Value requirements.
I cannot find a mortgage satisfaction.
Search later recordings under the relevant parties and compare references. Contact the lender if the required instrument has not been recorded.
I want the Recorder to confirm clear title.
The Recorder expressly states that staff cannot perform or certify title searches. Contact a qualified title professional or attorney.
Can I sign up for Fraud Guard today?
The official county page currently describes Fraud Guard as coming soon. Check the county’s announcement before attempting registration.
YOUR NEXT ACTION
What Should You Do Next?
Find a deed: use the free online land-record index.
Find the owner from an address: search Fayette County property assessment records.
Need the recorded image: use the linked paid image service or contact the Recorder.
Record a deed: verify the parcel numbers, Statement of Value, fees and tax.
Need a certified copy: contact the Recorder at 724-430-1238.
Research an older instrument: try the online Archive Viewer or courthouse record books.
Monitor property fraud: follow the official Fraud Guard launch announcement.
Need a title opinion: contact a Pennsylvania attorney or title professional.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Fayette County PA Recorder of Deeds FAQs
Who is the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds?
Jon R. Marietta Jr. is the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds in Pennsylvania.
Where is the Recorder’s Office located?
The office is at 61 East Main Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401.
What is the Recorder’s phone number?
Call 724-430-1238 for recording and document questions.
How can I search Fayette County deeds online?
Use the county’s Land Records Search at fayettedeeds.com or follow the search links on fayettecorecorderpa.gov.
Are online deed searches free?
The index for most records from 1950 onward is free to search. Many recorded images require paid access.
How far back do Fayette County deed records go?
The modern online index covers most documents from 1950. Historical archive indexes include some collections dating as far back as 1791.
How much does it cost to record a deed?
The county lists an $83.25 standard deed fee, plus applicable parcel identifier charges, additional fees and any Realty Transfer Tax.
What is the Fayette County UPI fee?
The county charges $20 per applicable Parcel Identification Number in addition to the instrument’s recording fee.
What is Fayette County Realty Transfer Tax?
The county lists 1% state and 1% local Realty Transfer Tax, generally totaling 2% for an ordinary taxable conveyance.
What is the Fayette County Common Level Ratio for 2026?
The factor is 2.46 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Can I get a certified deed copy?
Yes. The Recorder lists a $3 certification charge in addition to the applicable copy cost.
What time does the office stop recording?
Recording hours end at 4 PM on weekdays. The office closes from Noon to 1 PM.
Does Fayette County have property fraud alerts?
The Recorder has announced Fraud Guard, a free monitoring service, but currently lists the program as coming soon.
Can the Recorder perform a title search?
No. The Recorder states that staff cannot perform or certify title searches or provide legal opinions about property ownership.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Independent Website & Public Records Notice
This article is independent informational content. It is not the official website of Fayette County, the Recorder of Deeds or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Recording fees, property transfer taxes, online access charges, office hours and government procedures may change.
Always verify material details directly with the responsible government office before submitting documents or making payments.
This guide is not legal advice, tax advice, a certified title search or a determination of property ownership.
Public records must not be used for employment, tenant, credit, insurance or other screening decisions regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
OFFICIAL RESOURCES
Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Official Links
These official resources provide the underlying information on searches, recording fees, historical records and local procedures.