Indiana County, PA Property Records

    Indiana County has a population of 82,953, and its county seat is Indiana Borough, a community of 14,044 that is the county's most populous place and home to Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), the second-largest of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institutions.

    A typical home value of approximately $173,206 for the Indiana, PA area, up 2.7% over the past year, a modest appreciation rate consistent with a stable college-town market. The county's median household income is approximately $58,739. Indiana Borough itself is heavily influenced by IUP, which creates a student-rental market distinct from the county's rural residential and agricultural land markets in the outer townships.

    Who Keeps the Official Land Records

    The official custodian of all land records in Indiana County is the Indiana County Register of Wills, Recorder of Deeds, and Clerk of Orphans' Court, a triple-function combined office. The elected official is Maria Jack. The office is located at the Indiana County Courthouse, 825 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701-3973.

    The online records system uses Neumo (formerly known as GovOS and, before that, Kofile) at indiana.pa.publicsearch.us. E-recording is available through CSC and Simplifile. A free Property Alert fraud-monitoring service is available through the office.

    What Indiana County Property Records Include

    The Recorder of Deeds function within Indiana County's Register & Recorder office maintains all instruments affecting real property within the county. Recorded document types include deeds (including warranty, quitclaim, trust, and mineral deeds), mortgages, mortgage satisfactions and releases, assignments, easements, installment land contracts, memoranda of agreement, powers of attorney, liens, and related instruments. The office also records notary commissions.

    Pennsylvania uses a recorded land title system statewide. Documents are indexed and assigned a book and page number upon recording. The online Neumo platform provides remote access to recorded documents.

    The county's coal and natural gas history means that mineral deed and oil and gas lease instruments appear in Indiana County title chains, particularly in the coal-rich southern townships and along the Conemaugh River corridor.

    Per Indiana County recording requirements, a Uniform Parcel Identifier (UPI) number must appear on all documents submitted for recording. The UPI fee is $10 per parcel and is not included in the base recording fee.

    This $10 fee is among the lowest UPI charges in Pennsylvania; most counties charge $20. For assistance with the UPI number, contact the County Mapping Department.

    How to Access Indiana County Property Records

    Records can be accessed online via Neumo (formerly GovOS/Kofile), in person at the courthouse, by phone or email, by mail, or via e-recording (CSC or Simplifile).

    Online Access

    Indiana County uses Neumo (formerly GovOS, formerly Kofile) for online property records access. The public search portal. Search by name, instrument number, or book and page. To place a document order, add items to a cart, and log in or register with an email address.

    In Person

    • Address: 825 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701-3973, Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m, Copies: $0.50 per page, Add $1 to the total cost if not including a stamped, self-addressed return envelope.

    By Phone

    Call (724) 465-3860 or email mjack@indianacountypa.gov during office hours. The office also handles Register of Wills and Orphans' Court matters through the same contact.

    By Mail

    Mail documents to Indiana County Register & Recorder, 825 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701-3973. Include appropriate fees and a stamped, self-addressed return envelope (add $1 to the fee total if not including one).

    E-Recording

    E-recording is available through CSC (866-652-0111; erecording@cscglobal.com; erecording.com) and Simplifile. Important restriction: E-notarizations are not accepted.

    Any e-recording that requires the office to print additional pages will be rejected and must be resubmitted as a paper copy. Examples include submissions that require including copies of trust documents for the Department of Revenue, and corrective deeds that require attachment of the original deed. Call (724) 465-3860 for clarification on a specific transaction before submitting.

    What's Not at the Recorder's Office (But Matters for Property Research)

    The Recorder of Deeds maintains recorded title instruments only. Property assessment values and GIS parcel data are maintained by the Indiana County Tax Assessment Office at the courthouse. The UPI/parcel number required for all recordings is assigned and can be verified through the Indiana County Mapping Department (also at the courthouse).

    Zoning is administered at both the county and municipal levels in Indiana County. The Indiana County Office of Planning and Development at (724) 465-3870 manages county zoning maps and land use regulations and can provide zoning designations for specific properties. For properties in municipalities with their own zoning, contact that municipality directly. For statewide financial data, consult the Pennsylvania DCED.

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

    Indiana County uses the Neumo (formerly GovOS/Kofile) platform. Here are the steps:

    • Go to the Indiana County Recorder of Deeds, the public search portal.

    • Search by grantor/grantee name, instrument number, or book and page number.

    • Locate the document in the search results.

    • To order a copy, click the grantor name or the three-dots option to add the document to your cart. Log in or register with an email address to complete the order.

    • For documents not available online or for certified copies, contact the office at (724) 465-3860 or visit in person during regular hours.

    Cities & Towns in Indiana County (and Their Record Custodians)

    All recorded property documents for every municipality in Indiana County are maintained by the single Indiana County Register & Recorder in Indiana Borough. The county has 38 incorporated municipalities, 24 townships, and 14 boroughs. There are no cities in Indiana County.

    • County Seat Borough: Indiana.

    • Selected Other Boroughs: Armagh, Blairsville, Burnside, Cherry Tree, Clymer, Commodore, Ernest, Glen Campbell, Home, Plumville, Saltsburg, Shelocta, and Two Lick.

    • Townships: Armstrong, Banks, Blacklick, Burrell, Canoe, Center, Cherry Hill, Cherryhill, Conemaugh, East Mahoning, Grant, Green, Mahoning, Montgomery, North Mahoning, Penn, Pine, Rayne, Smicksburg area, Washington, West Mahoning, West Wheatfield, White, and Young, among others.

    Municipality list per county, sources, and Wikipedia. Confirm the full list at icopd.org/municipal-information.html.

    City/Town Resources for Assessments & Taxes

    Property assessments are administered at the county level by the Indiana County Tax Assessment Office at the courthouse. GIS parcel data and UPI numbers are managed through the Mapping Department. The Indiana County Office of Planning and Development at (724) 465-3870 administers zoning. Delinquent taxes are handled by the Indiana County Tax Claim Bureau. For statewide data, consult the PA DCED.

    Note: Saltsburg Borough straddles the Indiana–Westmoreland county line. A property in Saltsburg may be recorded at either Indiana County's or Westmoreland County's Recorder of Deeds, depending on which side of the line the specific parcel falls. Confirm the county of record before ordering documents or planning a recording.

    Indiana County-Specific Nuances

    • The UPI fee is $10 per parcel, not included in the base fee, but lower than most PA counties. Indiana County charges $10 per parcel for UPI/PIN certification, and this fee is NOT included in the standard recording fee.

    The $10 fee must be paid separately from the recording fee. For assistance with UPI numbers, contact the Indiana County Mapping Department.

    • The school district must be specified for Blacklick, Canoe, and Young townships. These three townships each span multiple school districts. When recording a document for a property in Blacklick Township, Canoe Township, or Young Township, you must specifically identify the applicable school district on the document. Failure to do so will result in rejection. This is an Indiana County-specific requirement not found at most other PA Recorder offices.

    • E-notarizations not accepted; e-recordings requiring additional printed pages must go to paper. Indiana County does not accept e-notarized documents.

    Additionally, any e-recording that would require the office to print supplemental pages will be rejected outright; it must instead be submitted as a paper copy. Common examples include trust documents that need to be forwarded to the PA Department of Revenue with a deed going into trust, and corrective deed packages that must include the original recorded deed as an exhibit.

    Call the office at (724) 465-3860 before submitting any e-recording that involves attachments.

    • $5 rejection fee for returned documents: A $5 rejection fee is charged for any document that is returned as unrecordable. This is an explicit policy posted on the office's website. Ensure all requirements, including UPI number, school district designation where needed, margins, consideration/Affidavit of Value, Certificate of Residence, and proper acknowledgment, are met before submission.

    • Corrective deed requirements are more stringent than most PA counties: A corrective deed in Indiana County must (1) include a reference to the document being corrected, (2) state the reason for the correction, (3) include a Statement of Value, and (4) include a recorded copy of the original document being corrected as an exhibit.

    This fourth requirement, providing the recorded original, is specific to Indiana County and is stricter than most other PA counties, where only a reference and reason are typically required.

    • Multi-document transactions: the submitter determines and is responsible for recording the order. When multiple documents constitute a single real estate transaction (such as a deed and a mortgage recorded together), the submitter must clearly indicate the recording order in the package.

    The submitter is also financially responsible for any re-recording costs that result from an improper order. This is not unique to Indiana County but is explicitly stated in the office's recording requirements.

    • Indiana County's online deed search uses Neumo (formerly GovOS, formerly Kofile). Bedford County and Elk County used the same underlying Kofile system under its prior branding.

    The Neumo platform features a shopping-cart-style order workflow: search records for free, then log in to add documents to a cart and pay for copies.

    • JCS fee increased by $1 effective December 1, 2025. With the passage of the Pennsylvania state budget, the Judicial Computer System (JCS) fee increased by $1.00, effective December 1, 2025. This adds $1 to all recording fees across the board. Download the office's current fee schedule before submitting any recordings to ensure the correct amount.

    • No e-recording-related SASE required if adding $1 to the total. The office states that submitters should add $1 to the total fee if they are not including a stamped, self-addressed return envelope. This is an opt-out approach that includes the SASE, avoiding the surcharge rather than requiring an additional payment as the default.

    Typical Contents of an Indiana County Property Record

    When reviewing official property records at the Indiana County Register & Recorder's office, you will typically find instruments containing:

    • Deeds:

      • Grantor and grantee names.

      • Complete legal description of the property.

      • True consideration amount or Affidavit of Value (with exemption claimed, if applicable).

      • Certificate of Residence for the grantee.

      • UPI number (required for constructive notice under PA recording laws).

      • School district designation (if in Blacklick, Canoe, or Young Township).

      • Notarial acknowledgment.

    • Mortgages and Related:

      • Lender/borrower names, loan terms, and property description.

      • Satisfaction pieces, releases, and assignments.

    • Other Instruments:

      • Easements and rights-of-way.

      • Installment land contracts and memoranda of agreement.

      • Mineral deeds (coal and natural gas severances).

      • Liens (mechanics' liens, contractor notices).

      • Powers of attorney.

    Recording Changes to Property Titles

    All new deeds, mortgages, easements, and other instruments affecting real property in Indiana County must be recorded with the Register & Recorder. Submissions can be made in person, by mail, or via e-recording (CSC or Simplifile).

    Before submitting, obtain the UPI number for the parcel from the Mapping Department and include it on the document. Pay the $10 UPI fee (per parcel, not included in the base recording fee). Prepare a self-addressed stamped return envelope or add $1 to the total fee. Pennsylvania's 2% Realty Transfer Tax (1% state + 1% local) applies to most deed transactions.

    All deeds must include the true consideration or an original Affidavit of Value. For properties in Blacklick, Canoe, or Young townships, specify the school district on the face of the document. E-notarizations and e-recordings requiring additional printed pages are not accepted; call for clarification before submitting.

    The JCS fee increased by $1 effective December 1, 2025, per the PA state budget. Download the current fee schedule from the office website before preparing payments. A $5 rejection fee applies to returned documents.

    Practical Research Flow (Checklist)

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

    • Search online via Neumo. Go to indiana.pa.publicsearch.us. Search grantor/grantee name, instrument number, or book and page. Add to cart and order copies by logging in.

    • Notebook and page numbers. Collect book and page references for any follow-up instruments (releases, assignments, satisfactions).

    • Check for mineral and coal instruments if researching rural property. Coal severances and mineral deeds are common in Indiana County's title chains, particularly in the southern and eastern townships along the Conemaugh River drainage.

    • Obtain the UPI number. Contact the Indiana County Mapping Department or Tax Assessment Office to confirm the UPI/PIN for the parcel.

    • Check assessment data. Contact the Indiana County Tax Assessment Office for parcel value, characteristics, and millage.

    • Verify the school district is Blacklick, Canoe, or Young Township. These three townships span multiple school districts. Confirm the correct district before preparing recording documents.

    • Verify zoning. Contact the Indiana County Office of Planning and Development at (724) 465-3870 for county zoning; contact the specific municipality for municipal zoning.

    • Check delinquent tax status. Contact the Indiana County Tax Claim Bureau.

    • Sign up for Property Alert. Register for the free fraud monitoring service through the Register & Recorder's office website.

    • Prepare recording documents. Include UPI number; pay $10/parcel UPI fee (not included in base fee); school district on applicable township documents; no e-notarizations; call for e-recording clarification if attachments involved; add SASE or $1 surcharge; expect $5 rejection fee if returned.

    Appendix A: Municipalities in Indiana County

    Indiana County has 38 incorporated municipalities: 24 townships and 14 boroughs. There are no cities.

    • County Seat Borough: Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Jimmy Stewart's hometown.

    • Other Boroughs: Armagh, Blairsville, Burnside, Cherry Tree, Clymer, Commodore, Ernest, Glen Campbell, Home, Plumville, Saltsburg, Shelocta, and Two Lick.

    • Townships: Armstrong, Banks, Blacklick, Burrell, Canoe, Center, Cherry Hill, Conemaugh, East Mahoning, Grant, Green, Mahoning, Montgomery, North Mahoning, Penn, Pine, Rayne, Washington, West Mahoning, West Wheatfield, White, Young, and others.

    Municipality list per county sources. Confirm the full list at icopd.org/municipal-information.html.

    Appendix B: Key Contacts & Portals