Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Philadelphia County costs about $278 and a mortgage about $190 (Philadelphia charges a single flat fee per document, regardless of page count: $277.75 to record a deed, $190.00 to record a mortgage), per the Philadelphia Department of Records, Commissioner of Records's fee schedule. Philadelphia's deed recording fee of $277.75 (Philadelphia Code Sec. 10-1001) bundles the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund Fee, the Philadelphia County Demolition Fund Fee, the state Writ Tax, a County Fee, and an Access to Justice Fee into one flat charge. The mortgage recording fee is $190.00, split $95.00 to the General Fund and $95.00 to the Housing Trust Fund. Unlike most counties, these are flat per-document charges, not page-based (each_additional_page is 0).
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $278 |
| Deed, each additional page | $0 |
| Mortgage, first page | $190 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $0 |
County transfer tax
City of Philadelphia Realty Transfer Tax: 3.58% of the price, paid by the split. Pennsylvania transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Philadelphia County?
$278 for the first page, about $278 for a typical deed, per the Philadelphia Department of Records, Commissioner of Records's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$190 for the first page, about $190 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Philadelphia Department of Records, Commissioner of Records fee schedule
- City of Philadelphia, Realty Transfer Tax
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Philadelphia County closing costs → Philadelphia County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Philadelphia County overview