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Recorder
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The
Recorder of Deeds office began recording land records in 1803.
All records have been microfilmed for easy access and historical
retention. Each day many visitors utilize the Recorders Office
for information pertaining to family history, examining the
chain of title for real estate conveyances and researching
Beaver Counties rich heritage.
As you browse
through these pages, we hope we have answered some of the
most frequently asked questions...from How
do I change my deed? to What
information do I need to check a deed or mortgage?
Hopefully we
can help you in your quest for information. Or stop in to
visit us. The Recorder’s staff is ready to help anyone who
comes to the office seeking information.
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The
Recorder of Deeds
is responsible for recording real estate transactions
to include:
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Deeds
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Agreements
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Leases
& Installment Land Contracts
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Public
Utility Rights of Way |
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Subdivision
& Highway Plans |
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Satisfactions
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Agricultural
Areas |
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Public
Official Bonds & Commissions |
In
addition to the above recordings this office is
responsible for:
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Filing
& Certifying Veteran Discharges
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Certifying
Deeds and Mortgages |
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Installation
and Oath of Office for Pennsylvania Notaries
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Collection
of the Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax |
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Collection
and Disbursement of the Local Municipality and
School District Transfer Taxes
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Collection
of County Record Improvement Funds |
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Collection
of the Affordable Housing Program funds for
Low Cost Housing in Beaver County
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The
Historical Preservation and Archiving
of County Land Records dating from 1803 |
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All
records in the Recorder of Deeds Office are public
information with the exception of Veteran’s Discharges.
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•This
office was the FIRST
in the county to do DIGITAL
SCANNING and imaging of public records
•Thesedigitized
records are now
available through the
internet.
•The
Recorder of Deeds office has already begun the plans
to digitize ALL historical
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All
information or interaction of this office is shared
by the Assessment office,
Planning Commission,
Veterans office, Prothonotary's office, Commissioner's
office,
Sheriff's office, Tax Claim Bureau,
Register of Wills and the
Treasurer's office.
Each
day the office records an average of 175 transactions.
Each transaction represents real people who have
purchased a home or property. This purchase could
very well be the largest investment they'll ever
make.
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The Recorder of Deeds Office is located in the Third
Street Section on the First Floor of the Beaver
County Courthouse.
Our
office is open for your convenience from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Please
do not hesitate to call our office if we can assist
you in any way.
Janice
J. Beall, Recorder
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third Street
Building "B"
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 728-5700 (phone)
(724) 728-8479 (fax) |
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