News — Philadelphia Recorder of Deeds

The following information has been distributed from the City of Philadelphia Recorder of Deeds:   Sign up for deed fraud protection You can protect yourself from deed and mortgage fraud by signing up for Deed Fraud Guard. This is a simple way to monitor your land records and warn you of potential property fraud. Notaries can also sign up to be notified when a document is recorded with their signature and notary stamp. Deed and mortgage fraud Deed fraud is when a person sells a home pretending to be the owner without permission from the legal owner. Mortgage fraud is...

Philadelphia Notary Commission recording fees and hours updated 9/7/2022. Print the executed Surety Bond and Power of Attorney received from our office. Attach together with a staple. Sign as the principal and have your signature witnessed to the left. Blue ink preferred. Take the Surety Bond, Power of Attorney, Valid Photo ID, and payment to City Hall (see below). PHILADELPHIA COUNTY (City Hall)Department of RecordsCity Hall, Room 1111400 John F. Kennedy Blvd.Philadelphia, PA 19107 Recorder of Deeds $106.50 Payable by cash, money order, business or certified check to "City of Philadelphia." Personal checks, debit/credit cards are not accepted. Bring valid photo IDPhone: (215)...