(724) 770-4560
Fax: (724) 728-8479
Email Jan at:
jbeall@beavercountypa.gov
ATTENTION
Beginning DECEMBER 8, 2009
RECORDING FEE INCREASE
On October 9,
2009 Governor Rendell singed into law House Bill 1607 which became Act 49 of
2009. This Act adds additional recording fees effective on DECEMBER 8,
2009.
The new fees
include a temporary (for 25 months) $ 11.25 surcharge on certain documents
currently collecting the “Judicial Computer System/Access of Justice” fees.
Additionally, a new permanent fee of $ 2.25 has been added, the revenue from
which is earmarked for the “Criminal Justice Enhancement Account”. This
results in a combined increase of $ 13.50 which will be added to the current $
10.00 fee, bringing the total to $ 23.50.
DEEDS (in any
form), DECREE OF REALTY and MORTGAGES will now be $ 55.00 for the first 4 pages
& 4 names. Add an additional $ 2.00 for each page over 4 and $.50 per name
over 4.
DOCUMENTS
also affected by the additional fee will now be $ 42.00 for the first 4 pages &
4 names. Add an additional $ 2.00 for each page over 4 and $ .50 per name
over 4.
Assignment of
Mortgage
Satisfaction or Release of Mortgage
Installment
Land Contract or
Sales Agreement
Easements, Right of Way
Leases for the term of Thirty (30) years or longer
NOTE:
The Supreme Court shall designate by financial regulations which recordings meet
the criteria.
*****This
office will inform you if any additional documents are added.****
BEAVER
COUNTY
RECORDER OF
DEEDS
EFFECTIVE
OCTOBER 22, 2008
The Recorder of Deeds as agent for
Hookstown Borough, per Ordinance No. 78, will now be collecting the ½ % Borough
Realty Transfer Taxes along with the ½% for Southside Area School District.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 2007
BEGINNING ON JANUARY 2, 2007,
WE WILL BE RECORDING PA REALTY TRANSFER TAX STATEMENT OF VALUE WITH YOUR
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS,
i.e. DEEDS, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS
OF WAY, OIL & GAS LEASE, MEMORANDUM OF OIL & GAS LEASE, LEASES 30 YEARS OR MORE,
ETC.
ALL ATTACHED PAGES TO THE
STATEMENT OF VALUE WILL ALSO BE RECORDED, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TRUSTS. EACH
ADDITIONAL PAGE OVER FOUR (4) WILL BE CHARGED @$2 PER EXTRA PAGE.
THANK YOU,
Recorder of Deeds and Staff