Recorder of Deeds
Deborah Bardella
Recorder of Deeds
100 West Beau Street
Room 204
Washington, PA 15301
Primary Phone: 724/228-6806
Fax: 724/228-6737
The Washington County Recorder of Deeds Office was established in 1781 to:
- Record deeds, mortgages, subdivisions, and other documents deemed by state law to be of enduring public value. Documents are recorded, indexed, verified, and scanned within the current business day.
- To collect fees and taxes levied for recording the documents and distribute the receipts to the state, county, municipalities, and school districts in accordance with the law.
- To assemble and retain the documents permanently for administrative, legal, and historical purposes.
All recorded documents are of public record with the exception of Military Discharges (DD-214). Veterans are encouraged to file their military discharge papers for safekeeping. The original is maintained by the veteran; the copy retained by the office will be used to make a certified copy when a veteran applies for employment, veteran benefits, etc.
Subdivisions are submitted in mylar form. Signatures required on subdivision:
- Washington County Planning Commission
- Local Planning Commission (where applicable)
- Board of Supervisors/Borough Council
- Owners of subdivided real estate
Engineer's seal must be applied to plan.
All subdivisions must be recorded within 90 days of the local governing body approval.
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