Beaver County Deed Records and Property Search
Beaver County property records are maintained by the county's Assessment and Tax Claim Office located in Beaver, Pennsylvania. The office provides free online access to property tax and assessment records by owner name, address, or parcel number. Beaver County also maintains GIS maps with parcel search tools that display property boundaries and assessment data. For deed and mortgage records, the statewide PA USLandRecords portal gives online access to recorded instruments from the Recorder of Deeds. Whether you are researching a purchase, verifying ownership, or reviewing title history, Beaver County offers multiple access points for property information.
Beaver County Quick Facts
Beaver County Assessment and Tax Claim Office
The Beaver County Assessment and Tax Claim Office is located at 810 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. This office handles property valuations for all parcels in the county and maintains the tax claim process for delinquent taxes. The office provides free online search capabilities for property tax and assessment records, making it one of the more accessible county property offices in western Pennsylvania.
The Assessment Office maintains records of land values, building values, total assessed value, property class, and applicable exemptions. These records are updated annually as assessments are reviewed or appealed. The Tax Claim Bureau handles delinquent property taxes, coordinates tax sales, and manages payment plans. Both functions are housed at the same Third Street address.
The image below shows the Beaver County online portal, where residents and researchers can search property data at no cost.
The online portal accepts searches by owner name, property address, or parcel number, returning assessment details, ownership information, and property characteristics for any parcel in the county.
| Office | Beaver County Assessment and Tax Claim Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009 |
| Phone | (724) 770-4480 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | beavercountypa.gov |
How to Search Beaver County Property Records
Beaver County offers several ways to search property records. The county's free online portal at beavercountypa.gov allows you to search assessment and tax records by owner name, property address, or parcel number. Results show current owner information, assessed values, property characteristics, and tax payment history. This is the best starting point for most property inquiries in Beaver County.
For deed and mortgage records, use the statewide pa.uslandrecords.com portal. This system provides access to recorded instruments from the Beaver County Recorder of Deeds, including deed images and mortgage documents. You can search by grantor or grantee name, property address, or document type. Document images are available to view and print.
The county GIS mapping system displays parcel boundaries visually. You can view aerial photography, parcel dimensions, assessment information, and tax district boundaries. Map-based selection lets you click a parcel on the map to pull up its data. This is useful when you know the approximate location but not the exact address or parcel number.
The statewide portal provides document-level access to recorded deeds and mortgages, giving researchers a complete picture of title history beyond the basic assessment data available from the county portal.
Property Records Available in Beaver County
The Beaver County Recorder of Deeds office maintains a full range of documents that affect real property. Deeds of all types are the primary record for establishing ownership. The office also holds mortgages, mortgage releases, easements, rights-of-way, and subdivision plans. Each document is indexed by grantor and grantee name and assigned a book and page number when recorded.
Assessment records available from the Assessment Office include annual property valuations, ownership information, property class designations, and tax payment history. GIS maps add spatial data including parcel boundaries, dimensions, and aerial imagery. The Tax Claim Bureau records show delinquency status and any pending tax sales.
- Deeds and deed transfers
- Mortgages and mortgage satisfactions
- Easements and rights-of-way
- Subdivision plans
- Property assessments and valuations
- Tax payment records and delinquency status
- GIS parcel maps and aerial imagery
For liens and judgments, the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal provides access to Beaver County court records including civil judgments that may affect property title.
Pennsylvania Property Records Law
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. § 67.301, presumes all government records are public. This includes property records held by the Beaver County Assessment Office and the Recorder of Deeds. You can access these records without providing a reason for your request. There is no residency requirement, so anyone can request Beaver County property records regardless of where they live.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records enforces the RTKL and handles appeals when agencies deny requests. If Beaver County refuses access to property records you are entitled to see, file an appeal with the OOR within 15 business days. The OOR can issue a binding order requiring the county to release the requested records.
Beaver County Property Assessment Records
The Beaver County Assessment Office maintains detailed valuation records for every parcel in the county. Each record shows the land value, building value, total assessed value, property class (residential, commercial, agricultural), and any exemptions such as homestead or senior citizen discounts. Assessment data is updated annually and is used to calculate property taxes across all Beaver County municipalities.
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue provides oversight of property tax programs at the state level, including the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for eligible residents. Tax delinquency records maintained by the Tax Claim Bureau show whether a property has unpaid taxes that could affect title and ownership transfer. Checking both the assessment records and the tax claim records is a standard step in any property due diligence review.
The Pennsylvania Local Government Commission offers published guides on property assessment law and the process for challenging an assessed value. Property owners who believe their assessment is too high can file an appeal with the county Board of Assessment Revision.
Note: Assessment values in Beaver County may differ significantly from market values depending on when the last countywide reassessment was conducted.
How to Request Beaver County Records
Beaver County assessment records are available online for free through the county portal at beavercountypa.gov. No registration is required for basic searches. Deed and mortgage records are accessible through the statewide pa.uslandrecords.com portal, where you can view document images and print copies.
For certified copies or records not available online, contact the Recorder of Deeds office directly. In-person visits to 810 Third Street in Beaver allow you to access public terminals and request document copies. Mail requests should include the property address or parcel number, the document type, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Historical property records predating the county's formation can be found at the Pennsylvania State Archives. The Archives hold original land warrants and patents that document the first transfers of land from the Commonwealth to private owners. The Pennsylvania Land Title Association can help you find a licensed title professional if you need a comprehensive title search.
Nearby Counties
If you are searching for property records near the Beaver County borders, these adjacent counties maintain their own offices and records.