Fee Schedule
Review Fayette County Recorder of Deeds recording fees, UPI fees, additional charges, and payment information before submitting documents for recording.
Fee Schedule
Current Common Level Ratio (CLR) factor, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027: 2.46 for Fayette County. The downloadable 2025 fee sheet below lists 2.32 for the earlier July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 period. Please check the Fayette County Common Level Ratio page or the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue amended notice of July 18, 2026 for the applicable factor.
For an accessible alternative to the PDF, review the HTML recording fee table below. The column headings identify each fee. Keyboard users can focus and scroll the table when needed.
| Code | Instrument Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 30YL | 30 YEAR LEASE | $58.25 + |
| ACT | ACT | $17.00 + |
| ACT4 | ACT#43 | $17.00 + |
| ATOG | ADDENDA TO OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| ADLL | ADDENDUM LAND LEASE | $17.00 + |
| ATM | ADDENDUM TO MORTGAGE | $17.00 + |
| AFDV | AFFIDAVIT | $17.00 |
| AON | AFFIDAVIT OF NON PRODUCTION | $17.00 + |
| AGRG | AGREE GENERAL | $17.00 |
| AGRL | AGREE LAND | $58.25 + |
| AMFS | AMENDMENT OF FINANCING STATEMENT | $100.00 |
| AMD | AMENDMENT OF GENERAL LAND AGREE | $17.00 + |
| AMM | AMENDMENT OF MORTGAGE | $19.00 +* |
| AMOG | AMENDMENT OF OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| ASG | ASSIGNMENT GENERAL AGREEMENT | $17.00 + |
| ASLL | ASSIGNMENT OF LAND LEASE | $17.00 + |
| ASFS | ASSIGNMENT OF FINANCING STATEMENT | $100.00 |
| ASM | ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE | $60.25 +* |
| ASOG | ASSIGNMENT OF OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| ASRL | ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS & LEASES | $17.00 + |
| AOM | ASSUMPTION OF MORTGAGE | $19.00 +* |
| AOL | ASSUMPTION OF OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| BKRP | BANKRUPTCY | $17.00 + |
| BOS | BILL OF SALE | $17.00 + |
| BOND | BOND | $0.00 |
| CMD | CEMETERY DEED | $58.25 + |
| CRTF | CERTIFICATION | $17.00 |
| CHTR | CHARTER | $17.00 |
| CAP | CLAIM OF ADVERSE POSSESSION | $58.25 + |
| CGA | CLEAN & GREEN | $17.00 + |
| CLD | COAL DEED | $81.25 + |
| CNSN | COMMISSION | $0.00 |
| CNDM | CONDEMNATION | $58.25 + |
| CNSL | CONSENT LAND | $17.00 + |
| CNST | CONSENT MINING | $17.00 + |
| CNFS | CONTINUATION OF FINANCING STATEMENT | $100.00 |
| CNTL | CONTRACT LAND | $58.25 + |
| CRD | CORRECTIVE DEED | $83.25 + |
| CRM | CORRECTIVE MORTGAGE | $83.25 + |
| DCLR | DECLARATION | $17.00 + |
| DOA | DECLARATION OF ACQUISITION | $17.00 + |
| DOAP | DECLARATION OF ADVERSE POSSESSION | $58.25 + |
| DPA | DECLARATION OF POOLING AGREEMENT | $17.00 + |
| DOR | DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS | $17.00 + |
| DRC | DECLARATION RESTRICTIVE CONVENANTS | $17.00 + |
| DTR | DECLARATION OF TRUST | $17.00 + |
| DCRE | DECREE | $58.25 + |
| DEED | DEED | $83.25 + |
| DSGN | DESIGNATION | $17.00 + |
| ESMT | EASEMENT AGREEMENT | $58.25 + |
| EAST | EASEMENT AGREEMENT TAXABLE | $58.25 + |
| ELCT | ELECTION | $17.00 |
| EOG | EXTENSION OF OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| FS1 | FINANCING STATEMENT | $100.00 |
| HWOP | HIGHWAY PERMIT | $17.00 + |
| HWP | HIGHWAY PLAN | $15.00 +*** |
| CNTL | INSTALLMENT LAND CONTRACT | $58.25 + |
| CNTL | LAND SALE CONTRACT | $58.25 + |
| MRD | MARSHALL DEED | $83.25 + |
| MSTD | MASTER DEED | $83.25 + |
| MMTG | MASTER MTGE | $83.25 |
| MOL | MEMORANDUM OF LAND LEASE | $58.25 + |
| MOLT | MEMORANDUM OF LAND LEASE TAXABLE | $58.25 + |
| MOG | MEMORANDUM OF OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| MRGR | MERGER | $17.00 |
| MMAP | MINING MAP | $15.00 + |
| MOM | MODIFICTION OF MORTGAGE | $19.00 +* |
| MTGE | MORTGAGE | $83.25 + |
| MTGN | MORTGAGE NOTE | $17.00 + |
| NP | NOTARY BOND | $30.00 |
| NPNC | NOTARY NAME CHANGE | $19.00 * |
| NOC | NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION | $51.75 +** |
| NDOT | NOTICE OF DECLARATION OF TAKING | $58.25 + |
| OGA | OIL & GAS AGREEMENT | $17.00 + |
| OGL | OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| OGSL | OIL & GAS SURFACE LAND LEASE | $17.00 + |
| AGRL | OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT | $58.25 + |
| ORDR | ORDER | $17.00 + |
| ORDN | ORDINANCE | $17.00 |
| PAOG | PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| PRFS | PARTIAL RELEASE FINANCING STATEMENT | $100.00 |
| PRM | PARTIAL RELEASE OF MORTGAGE | $60.25 +* |
| PTN | PATENT | $17.00 + |
| PROW | PIPELINE RIGHT OF WAY | $58.25 + |
| PLN1 | PLAN 1 PAGE | $30.00 + |
| PLN2 | PLAN 2 PAGES | $55.00 + |
| PLN3 | PLAN 3 PAGES | $80.00 + |
| PLN4 | PLAN 4 PAGES | $105.00 + |
| PLN5 | PLAN 5 PAGES | $130.00 + |
| PLN6 | PLAN 6 PAGES | $155.00 + |
| PLN7 | PLAN 7 PAGES | $180.00 + |
| PLN8 | PLAN 8 PAGES | $205.00 + |
| PLN9 | PLAN 9 PAGES | $230.00 + |
| PL10 | PLAN 10 PAGES | $255.00 + |
| PL11 | PLAN 11 PAGES | $280.00 + |
| PL12 | PLAN 12 PAGES | $305.00 + |
| PL13 | PLAN 13 PAGES | $330.00 + |
| PL14 | PLAN 14 PAGES | $355.00 + |
| PL15 | PLAN 15 PAGES | $380.00 + |
| PL16 | PLAN 16 PAGES | $405.00 + |
| PUA | POOLING & UTILIZATION AGREEMENT | $17.00 + |
| PLA | POSTAL LEASE | $17.00 + |
| POM | POSTPONMENT OF MORTGAGE | $19.00 +* |
| POA | POWER OF ATTORNEY | $17.00 |
| PRPS | PROPOSAL | $17.00 + |
| RTFC | RATIFICATION | $17.00 + |
| ROGL | RATIFICATION OF OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| RCPT | RECEIPT | $17.00 |
| REDE | REDETERMINATIONS | $40.00 + |
| RAGR | REGULATORY AGREEMENT | $17.00 + |
| ROA | RELEASE OF AGREEMENT | $17.00 + |
| RARL | RELEASE OF ASSIGNMENT RENTS & LEASES | $17.00 + |
| RFS | RELEASE OF FINANCING STATEMENT | $100.00 |
| RMC | RELEASE OF MARITAL CLAIM | $17.00 + |
| ROM | RELEASE OF MORTGAGE | $60.25 +* |
| ROG | RELEASE OF OIL & GAS AGREEMENT | $17.00 + |
| ROR | RELEASE OF RESTRICTIONS | $17.00 + |
| RORC | RELEASE OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | $17.00 + |
| RSL | RESOLUTION | $17.00 |
| RSTR | RESTRICTION | $17.00 + |
| RSTR | RESTRICTION AGAINST SALE | $17.00 + |
| RPOA | REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY | $17.00 |
| ROW | RIGHT OF WAY | $58.25 + |
| SAT | SATISFACTION | $58.25 + |
| SWP | SEWAGE PERMIT | $17.00 + |
| SHD | SHERIFF DEED | $83.25 + |
| SD | SOLDIER DISCHARGE | $0.00 |
| STIR | STATE TAX PAYMENT IMPRINT RECEIPT | $40.00 |
| SAP | STATEMENT OF ADVERSE POSSESSION | $58.25 + |
| SOM | SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGE | $19.00 +* |
| SOR | SUBORDINATION OF RESTRICTIONS | $17.00 + |
| SPM | SUPPLEMENTAL MORTGAGE | $83.25 + |
| SOG | SURRENDER OF OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| SRVY | SURVEY | $30.00 + |
| TCBD | TAX CLAIM BUREAU DEED | $83.25 + |
| TRMG | TERMINATION GENERAL | $17.00 + |
| TFS | TERMINATION OF FINANCING STATEMENT | $100.00 |
| TOG | TERMINATION OF OIL & GAS LEASE | $17.00 + |
| UU | UNDERGROUND UTILITY | $10.00 |
| WVR | WAIVER OF MORTGAGE | $17.00 + |
| WQA | WATER QUALITY AGREEMENT | $17.00 + |
Fee schedule updated December 1, 2025. A $20 UPI fee per PIN number applies in addition to applicable recording fees.
In addition to the fees listed, add all that apply:
- Additional Pages over 4: $2.00 Per Page
- Indexing Fee Per Names over 4: $.50 Each Name
- Marginal Notation: $2.00 Per Notation
Fee notation: * Fees already include 1 marginal notation. ** Fee includes only 1 page and 1 name; additional pages are $1.00 each and additional names are $.25 each. *** Fee is for the first page only; extra pages are $3.00 each.
UPI Fee Per PIN Number
Started August 1, 2014: $20 per PIN number.
Effective August 1, 2014, pursuant to an ordinance of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners establishing a Uniform Parcel Identifier System, all real estate documents recorded in the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Office require all Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs) for all properties pertaining to the document.
A $20.00 fee for each Parcel Identification Number (PIN) is required in addition to all other applicable recording fees.
The notice states that document types shown in bold and by asterisk on the fee schedule require the PIN number and fee. If the PIN number is unknown, contact the Fayette County Assessment Office at 724-430-1350 or visit www.fayetteproperty.org to obtain it.
Questions regarding the UPI requirement may be directed to the Recorder of Deeds Office at 724-430-1238.
Please Note
- Recording fees and realty transfer tax can be all in one check. All checks to be made payable to “Fayette County Recorder of Deeds.”
- Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of original documents.
- Realty Transfer Tax is 1% State and 1% Local.
- The consideration or reason for exemption must be stated in the document or include the original statement of value form as a page in the document. Also include a duplicate to be sent to the State.
- Copies are 50 cents per page. Copies via mail are $1.00 per page.
- Certified copies are $3.00, plus cost of copy, per page.