Deeds

Specific Guidelines

Preparing the Deed

  1. The legal description must be complete and include municipality, ward if in the City of Pittsburgh, county and state, and one of the following:
    • A lot number along with the Plan Book Volume (PBV) and Page number reference of the recorded subdivision.
    • A complete lot description in metes and bounds. The metes and bounds can be footage and degree measurements or bounds of other properties and streets and distances.
    • A prior deed reference for the same property
  2. Include parcel identification numbers (Block and Lot numbers) on City of Pittsburgh deeds.
  3. Matching worded dollar consideration and numerical amounts on Deeds and Mortgages.
  4. Certificate of Residence requirements.
  5. Deed Certification requirements.
  6. Multiple parcels may be recorded on one deed.
  7. Specify the disbursement of local realty transfer taxes to the municipalities and school districts by percentage and dollar amounts, in whole numbers. Local Realty Transfer Tax Rates
  8. For a property situated in more than one municipality, complete a Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (PA form REV-183) in duplicate.
    • The Statement of Value must be completely filled out, signed and dated.
    • The form is considered as constituting one page of the document.
  9. General content specifications.
  10. Formatting specifications.

If the deed filed is not correct, you may have to file a corrective deed. Corrective Deed Requirements.

Contact

Deed Copies
412-350-4224.

Deed Mapping and Registry
412-350-5024.

Deed Certification
412-350-5021

Contact your attorney for questions concerning your deed or the legality of its contents. Our office will be glad to answer any questions that you may have about the recording of your deed, but will not determine the correctness or legality of the information contained therein.

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