Fayette County Property Records

Fayette County property records are kept by the Recorder of Deeds at the Fayette County Courthouse in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The office records deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property throughout the county. Fayette County was founded in 1783 and sits in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania near the West Virginia and Maryland borders. Property records here cover a mix of rural, agricultural, and historically coal-producing lands. You can search records through the county's website, the statewide portal, or by visiting the courthouse.

Fayette County Recorder of Deeds

The Fayette County Recorder of Deeds is located at the Fayette County Courthouse in Uniontown, PA. The office records and maintains all instruments related to the ownership and encumbrance of real property in Fayette County. The Recorder assigns each document a book and page number at recording, and documents are indexed by grantor and grantee name. This standard Pennsylvania indexing system allows anyone to search for a document by the buyer or seller in a transaction.

Fayette County has a long history tied to coal mining, natural gas, and agriculture. Many parcels in the county have separate ownership of surface rights and mineral rights, which can complicate title searches. Severed mineral rights and old mining leases appear in the deed records alongside standard property conveyances. Researchers tracing title in Fayette County often need to search for both surface and subsurface ownership.

The Fayette County official website provides information about the Recorder of Deeds office, services, and current office contacts.

Note: Fayette County's coal and mineral heritage means some parcels have severed subsurface rights, which requires additional deed research beyond standard surface title.

How to Find Fayette County Property Records

Start online with the PA USLandRecords portal, which provides statewide access to recorded deed documents including Fayette County. Search by grantor name, grantee name, or property address. The portal holds document images for deeds, mortgages, and related instruments.

For assessment and parcel data, the Fayette County Assessment office maintains property valuation records. Each parcel in the county has an assessed value that drives the local tax calculation. Contact the assessment office for current online access options. The county's website at fayettecountypa.org provides directory information for all county offices including the Recorder of Deeds and Assessment office.

In-person visits to the Uniontown courthouse give you direct access to index books, staff assistance, and the full range of recorded documents. Bring the property address or owner name to start your search. For a full title search, working with a local title professional is recommended given the complexity of mineral rights issues in parts of Fayette County.

Property Documents in Fayette County

The Fayette County Recorder of Deeds holds the full range of real property instruments. Warranty deeds and quit claim deeds document ownership transfers. Mortgages and mortgage satisfactions record financing arrangements and their payoffs. Easements and rights-of-way are recorded to provide legal notice of access rights and utility corridors. Subdivision plans show lot boundaries and street layouts for developed areas.

In addition to standard conveyance documents, Fayette County records include oil and gas leases, coal leases, and mineral rights conveyances that are common given the county's resource extraction history. These documents are part of the Recorder's index and can be found using the same grantor-grantee search tools. Judgment liens, tax liens, and UCC fixture filings also appear in the property records and affect title.

Court-related property records including foreclosure filings and civil judgments are searchable through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal.

Pennsylvania Property Records Law

Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), at 65 P.S. § 67.301, presumes that all public agency records are open. Property records at the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds are public documents. You do not need to explain why you want them or prove any connection to the property. The burden is on the county to justify withholding any record.

The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records enforces the RTKL and handles appeals from denied requests. If Fayette County offices deny your records request, you have 15 business days to appeal to the OOR. The OOR issues binding decisions and publishes advisory opinions on access questions. As of November 2025, the OOR's address is 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

Note: Core property data in recorded deeds, including parties, legal descriptions, and sale prices, is fully public under the RTKL.

Fayette County Assessment and Tax Records

The Fayette County Assessment office maintains property valuation records for all parcels in the county. Assessed values include separate figures for land and buildings. The county uses these values to calculate annual property taxes. Records are public and show owner information, parcel ID, municipality, property class, assessed value, and any applicable exemptions.

Tax delinquencies and tax sales in Fayette County are managed by the county tax claim bureau. Unpaid property taxes result in liens that affect title until resolved. Understanding the tax status of a parcel is important before any purchase. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue oversees state-level property tax regulations and maintains records related to state tax liens that may appear in property records.

The Pennsylvania Local Government Commission publishes guides on assessment procedures and tax administration that are useful for understanding the Fayette County property tax system.

Requesting Copies in Fayette County

Copies of Fayette County property records are available through several channels. The PA USLandRecords portal provides deed images you can view and print online. For certified copies, contact the Recorder of Deeds at the Fayette County Courthouse, Uniontown, PA 15401.

Mail requests should include the property address, owner name, and approximate document date. Include payment for copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of copies. In-person visits allow you to search index books and receive same-day copies. Staff can help you navigate the search if you are unfamiliar with the grantor-grantee system used in all Pennsylvania counties.

The Pennsylvania State Archives holds original land warrants and patents predating county formation. For UCC fixture filings affecting real property, the Pennsylvania Department of State maintains a statewide searchable database.

Nearby Counties

Properties near the Fayette County border may also have records in these neighboring counties.

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