Delaware County, Pennsylvania Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Delaware County costs about $117 and a mortgage about $163 (a 2-page deed (within the base fee's included 4 pages) and a 16-page deed of trust (base fee covers 4 pages, then $4 x 12 additional pages = $48)), per the Recorder of Deeds of Delaware County's fee schedule, effective 2025-12-01. Per the Recorder of Deeds of Delaware County's own fee schedule (as of 12/1/2025): the total 4-page fee for a deed is $117.25 (base fee $38.00 + County Affordable Housing fee $18.00 + Act 133/126 Judicial Computer System/Access to Justice/House Bill 1607 fee $41.25 + County Improvement Fund fee $5.00 + Act 152 Demolition of Blighted Properties fee $15.00), already including up to 4 pages, 4 names and 10 folio numbers; each page beyond 4 is $4.00. The 4-page mortgage total is $115.25 (same stack minus the $18.00 Affordable Housing fee, plus a $16.00 Affordable Housing fee specific to mortgages), also $4.00 per additional page.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $117 |
| Deed, each additional page | $4 |
| Mortgage, first page | $115 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $4 |
| Additional name beyond 4 per name, deed or mortgage | $1 |
| Additional folio/parcel beyond 10 per folio number | $1 |
County transfer tax
Media Borough municipal realty transfer tax (Delaware 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 Delaware County?
$117 for the first page and $4 for each additional page, about $117 for a typical deed, per the Recorder of Deeds of Delaware County's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$115 for the first page and $4 per additional page, about $163 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Recorder of Deeds of Delaware County fee schedule
- Recorder of Deeds of Delaware County, Fee Schedule as of 12/1/2025
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Delaware County closing costs → Delaware County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
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