Perry County Property Records Search
Perry County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds at the county courthouse in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania. This rural central Pennsylvania county, located just west of the Susquehanna River across from Dauphin County, has maintained land records since its formation in 1820. The Recorder's office holds all recorded deeds, mortgages, easements, satisfactions, and related instruments for every parcel in the county. Both the statewide online portal and in-person courthouse access provide paths to the Perry County property records you need for research, title work, or real estate transactions.
Perry County Quick Facts
Perry County Recorder of Deeds
The Perry County Recorder of Deeds is located at the Perry County Courthouse in New Bloomfield, PA. The office has maintained the county's land records since Perry County was formed from Cumberland County in 1820. Every deed, mortgage, satisfaction, lien, and easement recorded in Perry County is indexed and stored here as part of the permanent public record. Documents receive a book and page number at the time of recording and are indexed by grantor and grantee names.
The grantor is the party conveying property rights, typically the seller. The grantee is the party receiving them, typically the buyer. To trace a chain of title in Perry County, you search the grantee index going backward from the current owner or the grantor index going forward from an earlier known owner. Staff at the New Bloomfield courthouse can assist with searches during regular business hours.
The Perry County government website at perryco.org provides information about the Recorder of Deeds office, recording requirements, and county services.
The statewide portal at pa.uslandrecords.com provides online access to Perry County deed records. You can search by name or address without visiting the courthouse.
| Office | Perry County Recorder of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | Perry County Courthouse, New Bloomfield, PA |
| Phone | (717) 582-2131 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | perryco.org |
| Online Search | pa.uslandrecords.com |
Searching Perry County Property Records
The primary online tool for Perry County property records is the Pennsylvania State Real Property Official Records Search at pa.uslandrecords.com. This statewide portal connects to the Perry County Recorder's digital index. You can search by grantor or grantee name, property address, or parcel identifier. The index is free to search. Viewing full document images requires a fee. The system is accessible at any hour from any device with an internet connection.
In-person searches at the New Bloomfield courthouse give you access to the full historical record going back to 1820. Perry County is a smaller, rural county, so the volume of records is lower than in suburban counties. Staff can often provide quick assistance with basic searches. For older records, bring the property address and owner name. Index books cover the county from its formation. Note that pre-1820 land transactions in this area are found in Cumberland County records, since Perry was carved from Cumberland.
Assessment and parcel data for Perry County may be available through county resources online. Parcel data links owner names and addresses to parcel identification numbers and is useful for confirming the correct property before pulling deed images.
Types of Property Records in Perry County
Perry County property records include all standard instruments for real estate transactions. Deeds are the most commonly requested documents. The office holds warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, sheriff's deeds from tax and mortgage sales, and correction deeds. Each deed is a link in the chain of title going back to the original land grants in this area.
Mortgages and mortgage satisfactions document loans secured by real property and their discharge. Easements and rights-of-way define third-party access or use rights that follow the land through every transfer. Subdivision and land development plans show how tracts have been divided and provide the legal descriptions for individual lots. UCC filings related to fixtures attached to real property are also recorded here.
- Warranty deeds and quit claim deeds
- Mortgages and mortgage satisfactions
- Easements and rights-of-way
- Subdivision and development plans
- Liens and judgments on property
- UCC filings related to real property fixtures
Court records affecting Perry County property, including foreclosures and civil judgments, are available through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal. These records may reveal encumbrances that do not appear in the Recorder's office.
Pennsylvania Property Records and the Right to Know
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), codified at 65 P.S. § 67.301, presumes that records held by public agencies are open to the public. Perry County property records at the Recorder of Deeds are public. Any person can request them without giving a reason. The agency must demonstrate why a record should be withheld, not the other way around.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records enforces the RTKL and hears appeals when requests are denied. If your request is denied, you have 15 business days to appeal. The OOR can issue binding decisions ordering agencies to release public records. Its address is 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
There is no Pennsylvania residency requirement to request property records. Core deed content, including parties, legal description, and consideration, is fully public. The RTKL's limited personal data exemptions do not block access to standard property record content.
Perry County Online Resources and State Tools
The main online system for Perry County deed records is the statewide pa.uslandrecords.com portal. This system provides access to the Recorder's digital index and scanned document images. Documents are searchable by name, address, and other criteria. Once you locate a record, you can view and purchase a copy online or request a copy at the courthouse.
For historical land research, the Pennsylvania State Archives holds original land warrant and patent records from the Commonwealth's land office. Perry County was formed from Cumberland County in 1820, so pre-1820 land transactions in this area are found in Cumberland County records. The State Archives also holds original grants and warrants for the area from earlier periods.
The Pennsylvania Local Government Commission provides guidance on property assessment and tax administration for all Pennsylvania counties. These resources explain how Perry County properties are assessed and how tax records relate to deed records.
Requesting Copies in Perry County
Copies of Perry County property records are available online, by mail, and in person. The statewide portal at pa.uslandrecords.com provides the fastest access to digitized records. View and print document images after purchasing access. This works well for documents from recent decades.
Mail requests go to the Perry County Recorder of Deeds at the Perry County Courthouse, New Bloomfield, PA 17068. Include the property address or the grantor and grantee names, the approximate recording date, and payment for copy fees. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Standard per-page fees apply for plain copies. Certified copies carry an additional fee and the official seal of the office.
In-person visits to the New Bloomfield courthouse allow direct access to the index books and staff help. The Pennsylvania Department of State holds UCC filings that may affect Perry County real property. The Pennsylvania Land Title Association can help you find a licensed title professional when a full title search is needed for a real estate transaction.
Nearby Counties
Properties near Perry County's borders may also have records in neighboring county offices.