The Recorder of Deeds Division maintains land records of property located in Lehigh County and carries out the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Record and index Deeds and deed related documents (i.e., easement, right of way, covenant, restrictions, etc.)
2. Record and index Mortgages and mortgage related documents (i.e., satisfaction of mortgage, release, assignment, modification, subordination, etc.)
3. Record and index State Commissions and Bonds for Notary Publics and County Elected Officials
4. Record and index Military Discharge Papers (DD214)
5. Record and index Subdivision, Highway, Rail and Condo Maps
6. Record and index Powers of Attorney
7. Record and index Secured Transactions/Financing Statements/UCC
8. Certify recorded documents
9. Maintain records of Charters of non-profit organizations
10. Collect and distribute Realty Transfer Tax to the Department of Revenue and the local municipalities and school districts.
11. Collect funds and distribute proceeds to various agencies (i.e., Department of Revenue, Affordable Housing, Judicial Court System/Access to Justice Fee, etc.)
12. Provide public access to recorded documents and indices

Our staff may provide information regarding our recording procedures and fees.  We may instruct you how to use the various indices to the records on file.

Our staff may not conduct a search or provide research for you. 
We may not give legal advice or opinions.  Please consult a qualified professional (attorney, title insurance company or realtor).