Welcome to the Recorder of Deeds Office

The County of Berks Recorder of Deeds office is happy to announce that we have reopened for business as normal. Continued use of a mask is required.

Though we are now open to the public and to walk-ins, we continue to encourage appointments in order to provide you with the best quality service and experience that we can offer. We are still asking those with signs or symptoms of illness refrain from coming into the office.

Effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, the common level ratio factor is 2.22

We are continuing to record until further notice. We accept documents via E-recording, mail or overnight mail. When sending documents via mail or overnight mail, PLEASE provide a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) for the return of the recorded documents. Please call the office for clarification on any concerns at this time. We are committed to continue our services during this pandemic.

The Computer Research Area is CLOSED INDEFINIELY.

We no longer accept cash.

Notary commissions accepted Monday through Friday

8 AM to 2:30 PM.

Recorder of Deeds News

Record your military discharge and obtain your Veterans I.D. Card click here
The Evolution of the Recording Process

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Curious Historic Documents
To search our records on-line please begin by clicking the second menu button to the left "search records on-line (register / login)". Every document ever recorded in our office since the birth of our County in 1752 is contained as a computerized image and index on this website. However we have preserved all original record books of handwritten and typed transcriptions from the years 1752 to 1953. From 1953 through 2004 the original records were retained on microfilm, and after that by scanned image backed up on microfilm. From 2004 to present day, our records are retained digitally with electronic backup.