Chester County, Pennsylvania Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Chester County costs about $94.75 and a mortgage about $298.75 (the $94.75 base fee covers a document of up to 4 pages (1 UPI, 4 names), so a 2-page deed is just $94.75; a 16-page mortgage is $94.75 + 12 extra pages x $17.00 = $298.75), per the Chester County Recorder of Deeds's fee schedule. Chester County charges a flat $94.75 base fee covering up to 4 pages, 1 UPI (parcel ID) and 4 names, then $17.00 for each additional page, $20.00 for each additional UPI and $5.00 for each additional name, per the county's Fee Schedule page.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $94.75 |
| Deed, each additional page | $17 |
| Mortgage, first page | $94.75 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $17 |
| Additional UPI (parcel identifier) per additional UPI beyond the 1 included in the base fee | $20 |
| Additional name per name beyond the 4 included in the base fee | $5 |
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County transfer tax
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Chester County?
$94.75 for the first page and $17 for each additional page, about $94.75 for a typical deed, per the Chester County Recorder of Deeds's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$94.75 for the first page and $17 per additional page, about $298.75 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Chester County Recorder of Deeds fee schedule
- RealChesterCounty.com, Chester County Property Taxes by School District (2026)
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
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