![]() ![]() The stamp cannot overlap or cover any of the text on the document. The Recorder’s Stamp, which must be affixed to the first page of every document recorded in our office, is 1 inch tall by 3 inches wide. Pro-Tip for Document Preparers - Leave room for the Stamp! All documents presented for recording must have a suitably sized Self Addressed Postage Paid Envelope for document return after processing.All deeds, mortgages, and assignments of mortgage should have a grantee, mortgagee, or assignee address, and should be signed by a responsible party.Documents presented for recording, with transfer tax due claiming a tax exemption not by family relationship or with property in more than one municipality, must be accompanied by a Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Statement Value and clearly state the reason for an exemption or the division of the local Transfer Tax in dollar amounts.Multiple papers affecting one transaction must be clearly numbered to indicate the order in which they are to be placed on record.All documents should indicate the property’s municipality, if multiple please list all.All deeds must have a pre-authorized Uniform Parcel Number ( UPI) assigned to them from the Centre County Assessment office prior to recording.The written or printed amount must match the numerical amount on all deeds and mortgages.JJ Doe, or J Joseph Doe cause rejections and delays. Names in Caption, Names in Signature and Names in Acknowledgement must all match: John J.If any of the above is missing, the acknowledgement may be considered defective and document not recordable. Acknowledgement (notary) must include the following: county, state, date, persons/corporate officers (names and titles) appearing and the notary’s signature, seal and expiration date.Document date and acknowledgement date: The acknowledgement date should not predate the document date. ![]() The Top Ten Instructions for Recording Documents in Centre County Current Centre County Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Common Level Ratio equals 5.41as of July 1, 2023. ![]()
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