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Skip to main content Search Monday, April 13, 2026 Home Departments Services Elected Officials Courts Economic Development Community Site Map Contact Us Records Search> | DepartmentsClerk of Judicial RecordsRecorder of DeedsRecords Search Section Links Recorder of Deeds Recording Guidelines Fee Schedule Records Search eRecording Military Discharges (DD214) Notary Information Frequently Asked Questions Realty Transfer Tax Common Level Ratio (CLR) UPI/Parcel ID Information GIS UPI/Parcel Certification Support Additional Resources Record Alert Contact Recorder of Deeds Division Lehigh County Courthouse 455 W. Hamilton Street, Room 122 Allentown PA 18101-1614 Chief Deputy, Lisa Stella-Ali Asst. Chief Deputy, Lisa Selady Phone: 610-782-3162 Fax: 610-871-2895 Email Hours of Operation Recorder of Deeds Office 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Friday Our office is closed on all major holidays and/or as directed by the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. GIS PIN Certification 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM Records Search Search Records 1812 to Present Lehigh County was formed on March 6, 1812 from part of Northampton County. All documents recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Division are public records (except for Military Discharges DD214) open to the public for viewing and printing. Our staff is not authorized to conduct a search or provide research for you. Online Searching & Copies: *Please note: certified copies are NOT available online LANDEX Webstore – LANDEX Webstore is for infrequent searchers or those performing basic searches with access to all Index, deed, mortgage, map, and miscellaneous records from 1812 to present. The searching is free, however, there is a fee to view and/or print documents. For guidance on searching the LANDEX website, contact LANDEX at 800-370-2836. LANDEX Remote – LANDEX Remote is most beneficial for individuals or companies who expect to access our records on a regular basis or need comprehensive search capabilities and provides access to all Index, deed, mortgage, map, and miscellaneous records from 1812 to present. This is a pay per access service of $.15 per minute / $.10 per page loaded. Use Index Book Tab to search records 1812 to 1983 and Major/Minor Subdivision plans from 1812 to 2002. For guidance on searching the LANDEX website, contact LANDEX at 800-370-2836. Lehigh County Online Records Access – Must establish an account and pay a yearly fee. Please contact the Lehigh County Fiscal Office for information. -- Select Recorder of Deeds LANDEX System 1812 to Present with Russell Index Books including all Index, deed, mortgage, map, and miscellaneous images from 1812 to present. Use Index Book Tab to search records 1812 to 1983 and Major/Minor Subdivision plans from 1812 to 2002. In Person Searching & Copies: The Public Review area located on the first floor of the Lehigh County Courthouse is open to the public Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm for searching and copies. The in person copy fee is $.50 per page. Certified copies are an additional $1.50 per document copy. All copies to be certified by the Recorder of Deeds Division must be made in the Recorder of Deeds office at the time of certification. Copies by Mail: The mailed copy fee is $1.00 per page. Certified copies are an additional $1.50 per document copy. The request MUST include: Type of document Volume & Page # or Instrument # of the document Regular or Certified Copy Stamped, self-addressed envelope of sufficient size and postage or a $3.00 per document mail back fee Check payable to “Recorder of Deeds” – blank checks are NOT accepted. All checks must include the account holder’s address. Mail request to: Recorder of Deeds Division Lehigh County Courthouse 455 W. Hamilton Street, Room 122 Allentown, PA 18101-1614 | Terms Of Use | Privacy Statement | Accessibility | Copyright © 2008-2026 Lehigh County
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This document describes Lehigh County, Pennsylvania's public records system and compliance with state transparency laws. It defines public records according to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and outlines the major categories of accessible records, including court documents, property records, vital records, business licenses, tax information, and budget documents, with responsibility distributed among various county offices such as the Clerk of Judicial Records and Recorder of Deeds. The document confirms that Lehigh County operates as an open records jurisdiction, fully complying with the RTKL's presumption of openness and the Sunshine Act's public meeting requirements, with designated Open Records Officers in each department to facilitate citizen access to government information.
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