Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Lehigh County costs about $83 and a mortgage about $111 (a 2-page deed ($81.25 base + $2.00 for 1 additional page) and a 16-page mortgage ($81.25 base + 15 x $2.00 additional pages)), per the Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds's fee schedule. Confirmed directly from Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds' own published Fee Schedule: 'Deeds (all types) $81.25' and 'Mortgage $81.25', with 'Each Additional Page $2.00' applying beyond the base document.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $81 |
| Deed, each additional page | $2 |
| Mortgage, first page | $81 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $2 |
County transfer tax
City of Allentown Realty Transfer Tax (properties within Allentown only): 1.5% of the price, paid by the split. Pennsylvania transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Lehigh County?
$81 for the first page and $2 for each additional page, about $83 for a typical deed, per the Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$81 for the first page and $2 per additional page, about $111 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds fee schedule
- Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds, Realty Transfer Tax: 'at the rate of 1% for the state and 1% (1.5% for City of Allentown) for local RTT'
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Lehigh County closing costs → Lehigh 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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