Recorder of Deeds
The Washington County Recorder of Deeds Office was established in 1781 to:
- Record deeds, mortgages, subdivisions, and other documents deemed by state law to be of enduring public value.
- Documents are recorded, indexed, verified, and scanned within the current business day
- To collect fees and taxes levied for recording the documents and distribute the receipts to the state, county, municipalities, and school districts in accordance with the law
- To assemble and retain the documents permanently for administrative, legal, and historical purposes
All recorded documents are of public record with the exception of Military Discharges (DD-214). Veterans are encouraged to file their military discharge papers for safekeeping. The original is maintained by the veteran, the copy retained by the office will be used to make a certified copy when a veteran applies for employment, veteran benefits, etc.
Subdivisions are submitted in paper or mylar form. Signatures required on subdivision:
- Washington County Planning Commission
- Local Planning Commission (where applicable)
- Board of Supervisors / Borough Council
- Owners of subdivided real estate
Engineer's seal must be applied to plan. All subdivisions must be recorded within 90 days of the local governing body approval.
Access Deeds (1781-Current) Online
As a reminder, ALL DEEDS STARTING AT THE YEAR 1781 TO THE PRESENT are available online and remotely from www.Landex.com - If you have any questions on how to access these records from your personal computer, how to purchase copies, or how to use the website itself, please call 1-800-370-2836, Option 4 to speak to a Landex representative.
Access Deeds (1781-Current) Online
As a reminder, ALL DEEDS STARTING AT THE YEAR 1781 TO THE PRESENT are available online and remotely from www.Landex.com - If you have any questions on how to access these records from your personal computer, how to purchase copies, or how to use the website itself, please call 1-800-370-2836, Option 4 to speak to a Landex representative.
Public Computer Room
Computers are available in the Recorder of Deed's office for the public to search recorded documents.
Current Fee Schedule
Please note-Recorded document base fees are listed on the fee schedule. All documents include 4 pages, 4 indexed names and 1 PIN. Each additional page is $2.00, each additional indexed name is $.50 and each additional PIN is $10.00.
If you should need clarification or are unsure of the correct cost, please do not hesitate to call the office at 724-228-6806
Recorder of Deeds
Carrie Perrell
95 W. Beau St.
Suite 520
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6806