Bucks County, Pennsylvania Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Bucks County costs about $83 and a mortgage about $131 (a 2-page deed (within the base fee's included 4 pages, so no page surcharge) and a 16-page deed of trust (base fee covers 4 pages, then $4 x 12 additional pages = $48)), per the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds's fee schedule, effective 2026-01-01. Per Bucks County Recorder of Deeds' official fee schedule (effective 1/1/2026): the $82.75 base fee for a deed or a mortgage already includes up to 4 pages, 4 names and 1 tax parcel number; each page beyond 4 is $4.00, each name beyond 4 is $1.00, and each additional tax parcel number is $10.00.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $83 |
| Deed, each additional page | $4 |
| Mortgage, first page | $83 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $4 |
| Additional name beyond 4 per name | $1 |
| Additional tax parcel number beyond 1 per parcel | $10 |
County transfer tax
Doylestown Borough municipal + school district realty transfer tax (Bucks County seat): 1% of the price, paid by the split. Pennsylvania transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Bucks County?
$83 for the first page and $4 for each additional page, about $83 for a typical deed, per the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$83 for the first page and $4 per additional page, about $131 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Bucks County closing costs → Bucks County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Bucks County overview