Seeking Information

1. How do I check Easements (Right-Of-Ways) on my property?

2. How do I check deed restrictions on my property?

3. What is the elevation of my property?

4. How can I find information on flood plain areas?

5. How can I determine the latitude and longitude of my property?

6. How can I determine my property line?

7. Do you have plans showing the location of my building?

8. Do you record deeds for cemetery lots?

9. How can I check for liens against my property?

10. How can I determine the location of old wells or water and sewer lines?

1. How do I check Easements (Right-Of-Ways) on my property?
   You can come into the Recorder's Office and check the records.  We will be glad to help you, or you may contact your attorney or title company.
   
   

2. How do I check deed restrictions on my property?
   Again, by coming into the office.  This could be tricky since deed restrictions do not HAVE to be spelled out in each new deed.  A restriction could be spelled out in a deed ten owners back and still be in effect.  When a title company makes a search prior to granting title insurance, these restrictions are reported.  Again, check with your title company.
   
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3. What is the elevation of my property?
   This information is not included in a deed but can be found by referring to a United States Geological Survey Map of your area which is available at the Planning Commission.
   
   

4. How can I find information on flood plain areas?
   Check with the Beaver County Planning Commission or the Assessment Office.
   
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5. How can I determine the latitude and longitude of my property?
   This can be determined on a United States Geological Survey Map available at the Planning Commission. 
   
   

6. How can I determine my property line?
   Your deed will give you the legal description, but a surveyor is needed to use this information to actually locate your property lines and place stakes or other markers.
   
   

7. Do you have plans showing the location of my building?
   No.  The location of buildings might be on plans kept in your township or borough office for zoning or permit purposes.
   
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8. Do you record deeds for cemetery lots?
   No.  A deed to a cemetery only gives you permission to use the ground.  The cemetery still retains title to the ground.  Such "Deeds" or "Titles" are maintained in the office of the cemetery company.
   
   

9. How can I check for liens against my property?
   Except mortgages, most liens are filed in the Prothonotary's Office, not in the Recorder of Deeds Office.  You can check with them for liens filed against you there.
   
   

10. How can I determine the location of old wells or water and sewer lines?
    This information is not recorded in our office.  Records in the local municipality in which your property is located may give you this information.  If they do not have it, contact your local water authority.  Pennsylvania also has a "PA One-Call System Inc."  Before you dig, drill, or blast call 1-800-242-1776 to locate underground utilities i.e. gas, electric, etc.
    

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