Bucks County Property Records
Bucks County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds at 55 East Court Street in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Bucks County holds one of the longest property records archives in the Commonwealth, with deed records extending back to 1684. The office uses the LANDEX online system for comprehensive property records searches, which requires free account registration. The county also provides a GIS Parcel Viewer and is connected to the statewide PA USLandRecords portal. Whether you are researching current ownership, title history, or historical land records, Bucks County offers multiple ways to access the information you need.
Bucks County Quick Facts
Bucks County Recorder of Deeds
The Bucks County Recorder of Deeds is located at 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. This office has maintained real estate records since 1684, making Bucks County one of the three original counties established by William Penn. The depth and continuity of these records make Bucks County an important resource for historical land research as well as modern title work. Recording hours run from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, which is slightly earlier than the general office hours of 4:30 PM.
Bucks County uses the LANDEX system for comprehensive property records access. LANDEX organizes records using direct party and indirect party indexing, equivalent to the traditional grantor-grantee system. The index books are organized by date range groupings going back to 1684. The Recorder's office sends a complimentary copy of each newly recorded deed to the property owner by email after recording.
The Bucks County Property Records portal provides online access and information about the recording office. The image below shows the county's property records page at buckscounty.gov.
The county portal explains how to use LANDEX, what fees apply, and how to request certified copies, making it the best starting point for anyone new to Bucks County property records research.
| Office | Bucks County Recorder of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 |
| Phone | (215) 348-6209 |
| Fax | (215) 348-6225 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Recording until 4:00 PM) |
| Website | buckscounty.gov |
How to Search Bucks County Property Records
The primary system for searching Bucks County deed and mortgage records is LANDEX. To use LANDEX, visit the Bucks County Property Records portal and create a free account. Once registered, you can search by owner name (listed as direct or indirect party), property address, parcel number, or document type. Date range filtering is available. Document retrieval from LANDEX requires purchasing search credits, with fees applying per document accessed.
The statewide pa.uslandrecords.com portal provides an alternative path to Bucks County recorded documents. This portal covers all 67 Pennsylvania counties and uses a grantor-grantee name search. It can be useful when you want to compare records across counties or prefer a single-platform approach to multi-county research.
The image below shows the LANDEX system interface, which provides access to Bucks County deed records from 1684 to present.
LANDEX organizes Bucks County index books by grouped year ranges from 1684 through the present, allowing targeted searches within specific historical periods.
For assessment and parcel data, the Bucks County Parcel Viewer GIS tool lets you search by address, owner name, or parcel number, view property boundaries, access zoning information, and download property maps.
Note: Office employees are not permitted to conduct property searches on behalf of visitors. Detailed title research requires using LANDEX, the statewide portal, or working with a licensed title professional or attorney.
Property Records Available in Bucks County
Bucks County's Recorder of Deeds maintains an exceptional archive of property documents dating from 1684 to the present. The collection includes warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, sheriff's deeds, mortgages, mortgage satisfactions, federal tax liens, municipal liens, mechanics' liens, easements, rights-of-way, and subdivision plans. UCC filings, notary commissions, and military discharge papers (DD-214) are also part of the recorded document collection.
The depth of Bucks County's records is unusual. Records from 1684 to 1919 are indexed in a single group. Subsequent groups cover shorter periods as recording volume increased. This historical archive makes Bucks County a valuable resource for genealogical research and for tracing the original ownership of any parcel back to the colonial period.
- Deeds from 1684 to present
- Mortgages and mortgage satisfactions
- Federal tax liens and municipal liens
- Mechanics' liens
- Easements and rights-of-way
- Subdivision plans
- UCC filings and notary commissions
The statewide portal shown below connects Bucks County records to a broader Pennsylvania research environment.
For court judgments, foreclosure records, and other court-related property documents, the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal provides access to Bucks County civil court records.
Pennsylvania Property Records Law
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.301 presumes all government records are public. Bucks County property records are open to any person without a stated reason. The burden to prove a record should be withheld falls on the government, not on the requester. This applies to deed records, mortgage records, assessment data, and all other property-related documents held by county offices.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records enforces the RTKL and accepts appeals within 15 business days of a denial. The OOR issues binding decisions and can compel agencies to provide records that meet the public standard. If the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds denies a request you believe is valid, filing an OOR appeal is the proper next step.
Bucks County Property Assessment Records
Bucks County assessment records are maintained by the county's assessment office and are available through the GIS Parcel Viewer. Assessment records include land value, building value, total assessed value, property class, and ownership information. The GIS system connects assessment data to visual parcel maps, allowing you to search by address, owner name, or parcel number and view the results spatially.
The Parcel Viewer also shows zoning information, parcel dimensions, and aerial photography. You can download property maps and data reports from the system. Sales history with dates and prices is part of the assessment record, helping researchers and buyers understand how property values have changed over time in any Bucks County municipality.
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue oversees property tax programs statewide, including delinquency tracking. The Pennsylvania Local Government Commission provides guidance on assessment law and property tax administration. Property owners who dispute their assessed value can appeal to Bucks County's Board of Assessment Appeals within the applicable deadline.
How to Request Bucks County Records
You can request Bucks County property records by phone at (215) 348-6209, by mail, online through LANDEX, or in person at 55 East Court Street in Doylestown. Phone requests can provide general information. Mail requests to the Recorder of Deeds should include the property address or owner name, document type, and approximate recording date. Copy fees are $1 per page, certified copies add $1.50, and plans are $5 per sheet. Name searches cost $10 per name.
LANDEX provides online document access with subscription or per-document pricing. The statewide pa.uslandrecords.com portal is another online access option. For historical records from colonial Bucks County dating back to the William Penn era, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission holds original land warrants and patents. The Pennsylvania Department of State maintains statewide UCC records for fixture-related property encumbrances.
Nearby Counties
Properties near the Bucks County borders may have records filed in these adjacent county offices as well.