Bill > HB1658

This bill updates the Recorder of Deeds Fee Law for certain Pennsylvania counties, modernizing the fee structure and recordation process for official documents. The legislation establishes a standardized flat-rate fee system where recorders of deeds can charge up to $50 for the first 50 pages of a document, with additional fees for extra pages or names. The bill defines key terms like "document" (any recordable instrument) and introduces new provisions for fee collection, including allowing counties to impose an additional affordable housing fee up to 100% of the base recording fee. The bill also increases fees for the County Records Improvement Fund from $3 to $6 and the county demolition fund from $2 to $4 per document. Counties are required to establish their fee structures within 120 days of the law's effective date, and in the absence of a county resolution, the default recording fee will be $50 for the first 50 pages. The legislation aims to provide more flexibility and consistency in document recording fees across different Pennsylvania counties while generating additional revenue for county-level improvements and demolition efforts.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1658