Clarion County, PA Property Records

Clarion County has a population of 36,855, and its county seat is Clarion Borough, home to PennWest Clarion (formerly Clarion University of Pennsylvania). Clarion County's population has been on a gradual, long-term decline. The housing market reflects this; the typical home value is $134,505, up 2.3% over the past year as of February 2026. This sits well below Pennsylvania's statewide median of $275,155.

The county's low transaction volume reflects a rural market where very few transactions occur in any given month.

According to Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), roughly 28% of Clarion County households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs (ACS 5-year estimate). With a county median household income of approximately $60,668, housing cost burden falls primarily on renters in and around Clarion Borough, where student renters from PennWest Clarion concentrate demand near campus.

All recorded land documents in Clarion County are maintained at the Register and Recorder's Office at the Clarion County Courthouse. Assessment data, parcel records, and tax information are maintained by separate offices at the same courthouse location.

Who Keeps the Official Land Records

All official land records in Clarion County are maintained by the Clarion County Register and Recorder's Office, a combined office handling land records (Recorder of Deeds), estate proceedings (Register of Wills), and Orphans' Court filings under a single elected official, Rebekah Weckerly. The office is located in Suite 24 on the first floor of the Clarion County Courthouse, 421 Main Street, Clarion.

Land records from 1840 to the present are held in this office. In addition, the office holds a limited collection of deeds from Venango and Armstrong counties, the two parent counties from which Clarion was formed in 1839, dating back to 1800. Military discharge papers from WWI to the present are also maintained here, but are not open to public inspection.

Remote online access to recorded documents is available through the Infocon County Access System at www.infoconcountyaccess.com, a cooperative fee-based subscription service that allows searching by party name, document type, recording date range, and legal description.

Note that as of June 1, 2025, the office no longer accepts credit or debit card payments. All fees must be paid by cash or check.

What Clarion County Property Records Include

The Clarion County Register and Recorder's Office maintains all instruments affecting real property within the county. Recorded documents include deeds, mortgages, easements, rights-of-way, installment sales and purchase agreements, leases, satisfactions of mortgages, assignments of mortgages, releases, powers of attorney, consents, affidavits affecting title, assignments of rents and leases, financing statements (UCC), notary bonds and commissions, subdivision plans, highway plans, and miscellaneous agreements.

Pennsylvania uses a recorded land title system statewide. Documents are recorded in the order received and indexed by name, document type, and recording date. All records are open to public inspection except military discharge papers and adoption records.

For properties with ownership history predating Clarion County's 1839 formation, the office holds a limited collection of Venango and Armstrong County deeds going back to 1800. Researchers tracing the early chain of title should inquire about this archive directly.

How to Access Clarion County Property Records

Clarion County property records can be accessed via Infocon online, in person at the courthouse, by phone, or by mail. E-recording is not currently available.

Online Access

The Infocon County Access System provides subscription-based remote access to the Register and Recorder's public records. Searches are available by party name, document type, recording date range, and legal description. Contact Infocon to set up an account and confirm current pricing.

In Person

Visitors may search records and request copies at the courthouse during regular hours. Address: County Courthouse, 1st Floor, Suite 24, 421 Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214, Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Copy fees: $0.50/page (public self-copy); $1.00/page (staff copy); fax/email by staff: $3.00 first page, $1.00 each additional; fax/email by user: $2.00 first page, $0.50 each additional. Payment: Cash or check only. No credit or debit cards accepted as of June 1, 2025.

By Phone

Call (814) 226-4000 during office hours for inquiries about recording requirements and fee quotes.

By Mail

Mail documents for recording to Clarion County Register and Recorder, 421 Main Street, Suite 24, Clarion, PA 16214. Include the appropriate fees (cash or check) and a self-addressed return envelope for the recorded documents.

E-Recording

E-recording is not currently available in Clarion County. Contact the office at (814) 226-4000 to confirm the current status.

What's Not at the Recorder's Office

The Register and Recorder's Office holds recorded title instruments only. Assessed values, parcel data, and tax records are maintained by the Clarion County Assessment Office and the Clarion County Tax Claim Bureau, both located at the courthouse complex. Parcel and GIS data are available online. Delinquent tax payments can be made.

Zoning questions for unincorporated areas should go to the County Planning Department at (814) 226-4000, ext. 2801, Suite 22, 421 Main Street. For statewide millage rates and local government finance data, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is the authoritative source.

Step-by-Step: How to Pull a Deed Online

Clarion County uses the Infocon subscription platform. Here are the steps:

Subscribe at www.infoconcountyaccess.com and select Clarion County. Contact Infocon to confirm current pricing.
Search by party name, document type, recording date range, or legal description.
Review results and note the recording reference (instrument number or book and page) and recording date.
Access and view the document per your subscription. Download or print as needed.
For pre-1839 deeds, contact the Register and Recorder's Office at (814) 226-4000 to access the Venango and Armstrong County deed collection (1800–1839).
For certified copies, contact (814) 226-4000. Provide the recording reference and arrange payment by cash or check.

Cities & Towns in Clarion County

The Clarion County Register and Recorder's Office is the single official custodian of recorded property documents for all 35 municipalities in Clarion County. There are no cities.

Boroughs: Callensburg, Clarion, East Brady, Emlenton, Foxburg, Knox, Licking, New Bethlehem, Paint, Rimersburg, Saint Petersburg, Shippenville, Sligo, Strattanville, and Toby.
Townships: Ashland, Beaver, Brady, Clarion, Elk, Farmington, Frills, Highland, Knox, Licking, Madison, Millcreek, Monroe, Paint, Parker, Perry, Piney, Porter, Redbank, Richland, Salem, Toby, and Washington.

Municipality list per county, sources, and Wikipedia.

City/Town Resources for Assessments & Taxes

Property assessments are handled centrally by the Clarion County Assessment Office at the courthouse. Parcel data and GIS mapping are available.

Zoning is administered at the municipal level. For unincorporated areas, the County Planning Department (Suite 22, 421 Main Street; ext. 2801) assists with subdivision and land development matters.

Delinquent taxes are handled by the Tax Claim Bureau. Online payments. For statewide tax data, consult the Pennsylvania DCED.

Clarion County-Specific Nuances

E-recording is not yet available in person or by mail only. Unlike the majority of PA counties, Clarion County does not currently accept electronic recording. All documents must be submitted in person at Suite 24, 421 Main Street, or mailed to the same address. Confirm current status with the office before submitting.
No credit or debit cards as of June 1, 2025. The Register and Recorder's Office discontinued card payment acceptance on June 1, 2025. All fees must be paid by cash or check. Practitioners who previously charged recording fees to a card should update their workflows before visiting or mailing submissions.
Infocon County Access System is distinct from Landex, WEBIA, Tyler, and DTS. Clarion County uses the Infocon platform, which is separate from the systems used by other counties. Researchers working across multiple Pennsylvania counties will need separate accounts for each county's platform. For Clarion County, subscribe at infoconcountyaccess.com.
Pre-county deed collection from 1800–1839. For properties that changed hands before Clarion County was organized in 1839, the Register and Recorder's Office holds a limited collection of Venango and Armstrong County deeds dating back to 1800. Researchers tracing the early chain of title should ask about this archive when contacting the office.
Combined three-function office. The Register and Recorder handles Recorder of Deeds (land records), Register of Wills (estate records), and Orphans' Court filings under one elected official. When calling or visiting, specify which function your inquiry relates to.
Multi-municipality deeds must state local transfer tax percentages in whole numbers. Deeds covering property in more than one municipality or school district must clearly state the division of local realty transfer taxes as percentages in whole numbers.
Cyber incident notice: As of early 2026, the county's website carries a notice of a cyber incident. Verify that online systems, including Infocon and the GIS portal, are functioning normally before relying on them, and contact the office by phone if access issues arise.

Typical Contents of a Clarion County Property Record

When reviewing official property records at the Clarion County Register and Recorder's Office, you will typically find instruments containing:

Deeds:
- Grantor and grantee names.
- Full legal description of the property.
- Consideration amount.
- Certificate of Residence for the grantee.
- Prior recording reference.
- Acknowledgment details: notary name, signature, seal, and expiration date; acknowledgment date on or after execution date.
- Municipality; if multiple, the local transfer tax percentage for each is stated in whole numbers.
- Deed type (warranty, quitclaim, correction, trustee, personal representative, etc.).
Mortgages and Discharges:
- Lender and borrower names.
- Loan amount, interest rate, and repayment terms.
- Recording reference and date.
- Satisfaction, assignment, release, or modification when applicable.
Easements, Rights of Way, and Leases:
- Parties, property description, purpose, and duration.
- Installment sales agreements and purchase agreements.
- Assignments of rents and leases.
Plans and Other Instruments:
- Subdivision plans (first page $30; additional pages $5 each).
- Highway plans (first page $15).
- UCC financing statements; powers of attorney; notary bonds/commissions.

Recording Changes to Property Titles

All new deeds, mortgages, easements, leases, releases, satisfactions, and other instruments affecting real property in Clarion County must be recorded with the Register and Recorder's Office. Submissions are accepted in person or by mail; e-recording is not currently available.

Every document must be original, properly executed, signed, dated, and acknowledged before a notary with a legible seal, signature, and expiration date. The acknowledgment date must be on or after the execution date. Re-recorded documents require new acknowledgments and an explanation of why they are being re-recorded. Deeds covering property in more than one municipality must state the applicable local transfer tax percentages in whole numbers.

Pennsylvania's standard 2% realty transfer tax applies to most deed transactions (1% state, 1% local). Deeds exempt from transfer tax must be accompanied by a Statement of Value (submitted in duplicate, counted as additional pages for fees).

Recording fees start at $58.75 for deeds, mortgages, and easements (base rate); $60.75 for satisfactions and assignments; and $18.50 for miscellaneous agreements and powers of attorney. Payment by cash or check only. Download the current fee schedule from the county website or call (814) 226-4000.

Practical Research Flow (Checklist)

A practical approach for researching property records in Clarion County, PA:

Locate the parcel via GIS. Use gis-clarioncounty.hub.arcgis.com to identify the parcel and confirm which municipality it sits in.
Search recorded documents via Infocon. Subscribe at www.infoconcountyaccess.com and search by name, document type, or recording date.
Note recording references. Record the instrument number, book, page, and recording date. Use prior references to trace the chain of title backward.
Check pre-county records if needed. For properties with title history before 1839, contact (814) 226-4000 to access the Venango and Armstrong County deed collection.
Review easements, rights-of-way, and encumbrances. Search for leases, assignments, liens, and lis pendens notices.
Verify assessment and tax status. Use the GIS portal for parcel data. For delinquent taxes, see paylocalgov.com/Payment/SelectEntity/372.

Appendix A: Municipalities in Clarion County

Clarion County has 12 boroughs and 23 townships, 35 incorporated municipalities in total. There are no cities.

Boroughs: Callensburg, Clarion, East Brady, Emlenton, Foxburg, Knox, Licking, New Bethlehem, Paint, Rimersburg, Saint Petersburg, Shippenville, Sligo, Strattanville, and Toby.
Townships: Ashland, Beaver, Brady, Clarion, Elk, Farmington, Frills, Highland, Knox, Licking, Madison, Millcreek, Monroe, Paint, Parker, Perry, Piney, Porter, Redbank, Richland, Salem, Toby, and Washington.