Montgomery County, PA Property Records

    According to recent U.S. Census estimates, Montgomery County ranks 3rd in population, with around 868,000 residents. The county is a major economic player in the state with a strong presence in tourism and education. The average home value in Montgomery County is $475,091, up 2.5% from previous years, and significantly higher than the statewide average of $278,018.

    An average home in the county stays on the market for about 14 days, and nearly 36.8% sell above list price. This indicates a strong seller's market, characterized by high buyer demand, limited housing supply, and intense competition. People are also attracted to the county for its proximity to Philadelphia, suburban lifestyles, and high-quality educational institutions.

    However, Federal Reserve Economic Data shows that over 27% of households spend 30% or more of their household income on housing. This puts financial pressure on residents who are unable to afford other important needs, such as food, health care, education, and transportation.

    In Montgomery County, property assessments and parcel data are usually handled at the county level. You may contact the Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals for your city or municipality's property assessment and parcel details.

    Who Keeps the Official Land Records?

    In Montgomery County, PA, the official land records are maintained by the County Recorder of Deeds Office. You can contact the Recorder of Deeds to view and obtain copies of records. Here are the contact details, coverage areas, and direct links to the record search tools for Montgomery Recorder of Deeds:

    • Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds: One Montgomery Plaza, Swede and Airy Streets, 3rd Floor, Norristown, PA 19404.

    • Phone: (610) 278-3289. Records Search.

    • Coverage: Abington, Ambler, Ardmore, Audubon, Bala Cynwyd, Blue Bell, Bridgeport, Bryn Athyn, Cedars, Cheltenham, Collegeville, Colmar, Conshohocken, Creamery, Dresher, Eagleville, East Greenville, Elkins Park, Fairview Village, Flourtown, Fort Washington, Franconia, Frederick, Gilbertsville, Gladwyne, Glenside, Green Lane, Gwynedd, Gwynedd Valley, Harleysville, Hatboro, Hatfield, Haverford, Horsham, Huntingdon Valley, Jenkintown, King of Prussia, Kulpsville, Lafayette Hill, Lansdale, Lederach, Mainland, Merion Station, Mont Clare, Montgomeryville, Narberth, Norristown (county seat), North Wales, Oaks, Oreland, Palm, Pennsburg, Perkiomenville, Plymouth Meeting, Pottstown, Red Hill, Royersford, Salford, Salfordville, Sassamansville, Schwenksville, Skippack, Souderton, Spring House, Spring Mount, Sumneytown, Telford, Tylersport, West Point, Willow Grove, Worcester, Woxall, Wyncote, Wynnewood, and Zieglerville.

    What Montgomery County Property Records Include

    In Montgomery County, PA, property records are managed by the Recorder of Deeds and the Board of Assessment Appeals. You can find documents about official property records, including deeds, mortgages, discharges, liens, easements, covenants, homestead declarations, Lis Pendens, foreclosure notices, and plans.

    Montgomery County, PA, uses a single Recorded Land System for land titles. In this system, documents like deeds and mortgages are filed chronologically at the Registry of Deeds, assigned a book and page number, and then indexed by grantor, grantee, document type, and address.

    Official land records in Montgomery County date back to 1784 and are available in both physical and digital formats. So, you can search for current and historical land documents.

    How to Access Montgomery County Property Records

    You can access Montgomery County property records through channels: online portals, in-person visits, and other request methods.

    Online Access

    The County's Recorder of Deeds provides a Public Access System that enables residents to access property records. You can view or print a certified copy of any property record since the inception of the county from your home or public computers. Certified copies of property documents cost $10.50 for each copy.

    Although must create a user account to access the system, additional information is available once log in. A printable Search Guide is available from the main menu to guide when search for documents. can sign up for free for FraudSleuth while logged into the Public Access System. It allows to receive alerts for any change in property information.

    You can also look up the Montgomery County property records online through the Property Records Search Portal by property address, parcel identification number, or map. You may also use the advanced search option. However, data obtained from this portal is for informational and visual purposes only, and property records are updated weekly.

    In Person

    You can visit the Recorder of Deeds office to use the public computers to access records. You may also request records directly from the counter. You may obtain photocopies, certified copies, Act 278 copies, UCC copies, or UCC certification of Montgomery County property records in person at:

    • Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds: Swede and Airy Streets, One Montgomery Plaza, 3rd Floor, Norristown, PA 19401

    • Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.

    The copy fees for documents vary by type. It costs $0.50 per page for photocopies and an additional $1.50 for certification. If you need an Act 278 copy, you must pay $3.00 per page. Likewise, it costs $2.00 per page for UCC copies of the documents and $28.00 for UCC certification.

    By Phone or Email

    You can obtain general information by telephone, but staff are not permitted to conduct searches. The Recorder's Office does not provide legal advice or conduct record searches over the phone. However, if you are unable to access parcel data through the county's Open Data Portal, you may request a custom report from the Board of Assessment by email.

    By Mail

    To obtain copies of property records by mail, submit your request in writing and enclose the payment check to the Recorder of Deeds. It costs $5 per page for a regular copy and $10 for a certified copy. For all documents greater than 15 pages, there is an additional charge of $0.50 per page.

    must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and send check to the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds. If have further questions, can call (610) 278-3289.

    E-Recording (Professionals)

    The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds supports e-recording of property records through pre-approved vendors. You can find the current list of their authorized providers online to learn more about the vendor contact information and other helpful information.

    What's Not at the Registry (But Matters for Property Research)?

    While the Montgomery Record of Deeds provides essential land records, such as deeds, mortgages, discharges, and plans, several key pieces of property-related information that it does not maintain remain critical for thorough research. These include property assessments, zoning details, detailed parcel cards, and tax-related data.

    These records are maintained by the board of assessment appeals, planning commission, or treasurer/collector's office in Montgomery County. You can also get certified, statewide tax data through the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR).

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

    You can pull up Montgomery County deeds online by taking the following steps:

    • Navigate to the official website of Montgomery County.

    • Proceed to “Department” or search directly for Recorder of Deeds Link.

    • Choose the “Public Access System.”

    • Register for a new user account or log in.

    • From the homepage, search for public records.

    • You can search by using criteria such as the owner's name, book and page number, or parcel ID.

    • Review the search results and choose the correct document.

    Cities & Towns in Montgomery County (and Their Registry Districts)

    Only one Recorder of Deeds office serves the various municipalities in Montgomery County, PA. Each locality in the county is assigned to the same district:

    • Montgomery Registry Municipalities: Ambler, Telford, Trappe West Conshohocken, Bridgeport, Bryn Athyn, Collegeville, Conshohocken, East Greenville, Green Lane, Hatboro, Hatfield, Jenkintown, Lansdale, Narberth, Norristown (County Seat), North Wales, Pennsburg, Pottstown, Red Hill, Rockledge, Royersford, Schwenksville, Souderton Abington, Cheltenham, Douglass, East Norriton, Franconia, Hatfield, Horsham, and Limerick.

    City/Town Resources for Assessments & Taxes

    In Montgomery County, PA, city and town property assessment and tax services are provided through county-level offices. There are no separate municipal assessors. You can visit the county's board of assessment appeals or the treasurer's office, or check their websites to get property-related information for your city/town.

    You can contact the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) for your certified, statewide tax rate and finance data.

    Montgomery County-Specific Nuances

    There are unique features in Montgomery County, PA, that are of great importance to property research. These features include:

    • Montgomery County has one Recorder of Deeds' Office. There are no separate city or town registries.

    • All land records from 1784 to the present are available to the public in digital and physical formats.

    • Montgomery County adopts the Recorded Land System.

    • Montgomery County does not have a “separate land court.” The Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas hears land-related issues in the county.

    • All land documents must comply with certain document standards.

    • A Parcel Identification Number (PIN), a 12-digit number, must be on all land documents.

    • All land documents, whether filed on paper or e-recorded, must be registered by the Montgomery County Board of Assessments before recording.

    Typical Contents of a Montgomery County Property Record

    A typical Montgomery County property record includes the following information:

    • Owner details

      • Grantor names

      • Grantee names

    • Property Identification

      • Parcel Identification Number

      • Land size

      • Legal boundaries

    • Assessment and Tax Data

    • Sales and History

      • Past sales price

      • Chain of title

    • Recorded Documents

      • Deeds

      • Mortgages

      • Liens

      • encumbrances

    • Recording date and instrument number

    • Book and page number

    • Signature and notarization details

    • Survey or plat references

    • Assignment or release of mortgage

    • Power of attorney used (if applicable)

    • Affidavits related to the property

    Recording Changes to Property Titles

    You can modify a property title, known as re-recording, in Montgomery County, PA, through the Recorder of Deeds Office. To do this, you need to take the following steps:

    • Prepare a Deed of Correction for the title change.

    • You must submit the original recorded documents (not a copy) in the proper format.

    • You must state the reasons (write a correction statement) why you are changing the title.

    • Notarize the document (the signature of the person making the correction statement must be acknowledged on a separate acknowledgement page, which becomes the last page of the re-recording).

    • Make the corrections to the original recorded document.

    • Pay the recording fees according to the current fee schedule.

    • Submit the document for recording by mail, e-recording, or in person to the Recorder's Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Mondays to Fridays).

    • After processing, make sure you receive a copy of the document from the Recorder of Deeds office.

    Practical Research Flow (Checklist)

    You may follow this checklist to conduct effective property research in Montgomery County, PA:

    • Gather all essential information. Obtain the owner's name, address, document number, and the parcel identification number.

    • Search online for the property records through the Recorder of Deeds Property Search. You can sign up for a new account or log in to the portal.

    • Verify parcel data with the Board of Assessment Appeals office. You can confirm your findings with the county board of assessment appeals office and verify the parcel details.

    • Check for Additional Records. You consult other official sources to verify your information. These may include the county auditor, historical society, treasurer's office, and the planning commission. You can contact the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for certified tax rates.

    • Confirm recording details. Ensure all title changes are properly recorded with the county's Recorder of Deeds.

    Appendix A - Municipalities in Montgomery County

    Montgomery County, PA, has 62 municipalities: 62 townships and boroughs*.

    • Townships: Abington, Cheltenham, Douglass, East Norriton, Franconia, Hatfield, Horsham, Limerick, Lower Frederick, Lower Gwynedd, Lower Merion, Lower Moreland, Lower Pottsgrove, Lower Providence, Lower Salford, Marlborough, Montgomery, New Hanover, Perkiomen, Plymouth, Salford, Skippack, Springfield, Towamenci, Upper Dublin, Upper Frederick, Upper Gwynedd, Upper Hanover, Upper Merion, Upper Moreland, Upper Pottsgrove, Upper Providence, Upper Salford, West Norriton, West Pottsgrove, Whitemarsh, Whitpain, and Worcester.

    • Boroughs: Ambler, Bridgeport, Bryn Athyn, Collegeville, Conshohocken, East Greenville, Green Lane, Hatboro, Hatfield, Jenkintown, Lansdale, Narberth, Norristown, North Wales, Pennsburg, Pottstown, Red Hill, Trappe, Telford, Souderton, Rockledge, Royersford, Schwenksville, and West Conshohocken.

    *Montgomery County also has several census-designated places and unincorporated communities. However, they exist only for mailing or census purposes. They are legally part of the larger city or town they're located in, with no government or official boundaries separate from the municipality. (Wikipedia)

    Appendix B - Key Contacts & Portals