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PA Realty Transfer Tax Statements of Value

Information and official forms for Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (REV-183) filings in Fayette County.

When a Statement of Value Is Needed

A Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (REV-183) should be filed in duplicate with the Recorder of Deeds when:

  • The full value or consideration is not stated in the deed.
  • The deed is without consideration or is a gift.
  • A realty transfer tax exemption is being claimed.

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue also recommends that a Statement of Value accompany recorded documents when appropriate. The form must be fully completed and any required supporting documentation should be included.

Access the Official REV-183 Form

For accessibility, the form is no longer displayed inside an embedded PDF viewer. The essential filing information is provided on this page in standard HTML, and the official state form can be opened or downloaded separately.

Open Official REV-183 Form (PA.gov)
Download Fayette County Copy (PDF)

Note: REV-183 is an official Pennsylvania Department of Revenue form. Fayette County does not replace or alter the state form. For the most current official version, use the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue REV-183 PDF. An older local download is provided for reference; verify the version with the issuing agency before filing. If you cannot use the PDF accessibly, contact the Department of Revenue or the Recorder of Deeds office for assistance with the official form.

What You Will Need to Complete

Transfer & Property Information

  • Date of acceptance of the document
  • Grantor/lessor names and addresses
  • Grantee/lessee names and addresses
  • Property street address
  • Municipality and county
  • School district
  • Tax parcel number

Valuation & Exemption Information

  • Actual cash consideration
  • Other consideration
  • Total consideration
  • County assessed value
  • Common Level Ratio factor
  • Computed value
  • Exemption information, when applicable

Helpful Resources

Fayette County Common Level Ratio

The REV-183 form asks for the Common Level Ratio factor. Use Fayette County’s Common Level Ratio page for the current factor and historical information.

View Common Level Ratio

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

Questions about Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax may be directed to the Department of Revenue Realty Transfer Tax division at ra-bitrealtytransfertax@pa.gov.

For general state guidance, use the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Realty Transfer Tax resource page.

PA Realty Transfer Tax Information

Need Help Accessing the Form?

If you have difficulty accessing the PDF or need assistance locating the information required for recording, contact the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Office at 724-430-1238. Questions about tax interpretation or exemptions should be directed to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue or your legal/tax professional.