York County, Pennsylvania Recording Fees
Recording a deed in York County costs about $86 and a mortgage about $110 (the $86.25 base fee covers a document of up to 4 pages and 4 names, so a 2-page deed is just $86.25; a 16-page mortgage is $86.25 + 12 extra pages x $2.00 = $110.25), per the York County Recorder of Deeds's fee schedule, effective 2025-01-01. York County charges a flat $86.25 base fee for deeds, quitclaim deeds, or mortgages, covering up to 4 pages and 4 names, then $2.00 per additional page, $0.50 per additional name, and $20.00 per Parcel Identification Number listed (as of 1/1/2025). Sourced directly from the county's own Recording Fees page.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $86 |
| Deed, each additional page | $2 |
| Mortgage, first page | $86 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $2 |
| Parcel Identification Number fee per PIN listed on the document, effective 1/1/2025 | $20 |
County transfer tax
City of York realty transfer tax (assumed standard rate): 1% of the price, paid by the split. Pennsylvania transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in York County?
$86 for the first page and $2 for each additional page, about $86 for a typical deed, per the York County Recorder of Deeds's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$86 for the first page and $2 per additional page, about $110 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- York County Recorder of Deeds fee schedule
- PA Dept. of Revenue, Realty Transfer Tax (general local-rate guidance; York City's specific ordinance rate was not individually located this session)
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
York County closing costs → York County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
York County overview