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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Register now for the annual Montgomery County Veterans Resource Fair

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I hope you are looking forward to my Annual Montgomery County Veterans Resource Fair as much as I am!

We have many great County offices coming to the event on Tuesday, October 10! The County Veterans Affairs office will be there, as well as Clerk of Courts...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Announces Fall Event Schedule

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NORRISTOWN – Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg has announced her fall events which are scheduled throughout Montgomery County. Sorg will be taking the office’s Veteran’s Discount ID program on the road, as well ...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: July 26, 2023

Temporary Surcharge Set to Expire

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As many of you are aware, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has not passed a new state budget.  One of the broader implications, is the expiration on July 31 of the temporary surcharge portion of the Judicial Computer Project/Access to Justice/Cri...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: July 25, 2023

Holly, Long-Time Recorder of Deeds Staff Member, Retiring

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Some happy news to share.  Our Customer Service Supervisor Holly will be retiring after serving you for 36 years.  But we are really sad to see her go. Holly has been an asset to our team and a wealth of knowledge to me and to my staff. ...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Deed Scam Targets Montgomery County Home Buyers

Deed Scam Example

NORRISTOWN – Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg is warning homeowners of a misleading solicitation letter being sent to homeowners from companies such as Property Site based in California. There are numerous companies that send soli...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: January 10, 2023

MV Realty's Deceptive Homeowner Program Targets Older, Low-Income, and Minorities

Consumer Alert

As you may have heard in the news recently, the company MV Realty is targeting homeowners around the state, including Montgomery County, with their deceptive and misleading “Homeowner Benefit Program.” The company tends to target older...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: December 15, 2022

MV Realty's Deceptive Business Practices Also Occurring in Montgomery County

Memo from Jeanne

I am writing today to make you aware of MV Realty who is doing work in Montgomery County and has a record of questionable business practices.

This national company offers homeowners cash up front, between $400 and $1000, to sign an agreement in which the h...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: November 29, 2022

Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Collecting Necessities for Homeless Veterans

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Jeanne Sorg, the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds is holding her annual holiday donation drive to benefit the Veteran’s Multi-Service Center (VMC). The VMC helps veterans experiencing homelessness access services and benefits. The donation dr...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: October 26, 2022

Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds off-site Veterans photo ID program coming to Harleysville

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To thank and support our veterans, Daniel’s will be doubling its Veterans Discount all day Friday, Nov. 4.

For more information, call 610-287-9144.

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Posted on: September 7, 2022

Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Invites Veterans to Resource Fair

Veterans Resource Fair Flyer

NORRISTOWN – Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg invites all veterans to a Montgomery County Veterans Resource Fair this October, hosted by her office. The Resource Fair will be held at the Montgomery County Human Services Center, 14...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: September 1, 2022

Homeowners Devastated by Ida Can Still Request Deeds Free of Charge from Montco Recorder of Deeds

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NORRISTOWN – Tropical Storm Ida swept through Montgomery County one year ago, leaving destruction and devastation in its wake. Montgomery County homeowners continue to pick up the pieces and deal with the effects from the storm. As we approach the one yea...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: August 16, 2022

Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Announces Upcoming Events

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NORRISTOWN – Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg has announced her late summer and fall events which are scheduled throughout Montgomery County. Sorg will be taking the office’s Veteran’s Discount ID program on th...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: October 4, 2022

Recorder of Deeds Announces 2022 Holiday Hours

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NORRISTOWN - In the blink of an eye, summer has turned to fall and before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds is announcing holiday hours for her office for the upcoming fall and winter holidays.&...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: July 6, 2022

Montco Veteran's Affairs Offering Honor Flight Trip

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Honor Flight Philadelphia, HHSMontcoPA Office of Veterans Affairs, and Red Horse Motoring Club are teaming together to offer an Honor Flight Trip on August 20 for Montco PA Veterans. 
All Veterans are welcome, precedence will be given to WWII and ...
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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: June 29, 2022

2022-2023 Update to Montgomery County Common Level Ratio

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July brings thoughts of campfires, ice cold lemonade, road trips, and important updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has just now released the Common Level Ratio Estate Valuation Factors (CLRs) for th...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: April 12, 2022

Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Announces Upcoming Events

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NORRISTOWN – Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg has announced her spring events which are scheduled throughout Montgomery County. Sorg will be taking the office’s Veteran’s Discount ID program on the road, as wel...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: April 11, 2022

Annual International Spring Festival is set to return on April 23rd bringing the community together

2022 Spring Festival

The 32nd Annual International Spring Festival will celebrate multi-cultural diversity through the visual, culinary and performing arts of more than 30 countries and will also feature a Family Health and Wellness Fair. The ISF is one of the largest multicu...

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Posted on: November 12, 2021

Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Collecting Necessities for Homeless Veterans

2021 Holiday Drive flyer

NORRISTOWN, PA – Jeanne Sorg, the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, is holding a donation drive this holiday season to benefit the Veteran’s Multi-Service Center, who helps veterans experiencing homelessness access services and bene...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: October 6, 2021

Recorder of Deeds Announces 2021 Holiday Hours

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NORRISTOWN – With the holidays just around the corner, Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds is announcing holiday hours for her office for the upcoming fall and winter holidays. 

Please take note this year the Recorder of Deeds office ...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: September 7, 2021

Montco Recorder of Deeds, Jeanne Sorg, Provides Deeds to Homeowners Devastated by Ida Free of Charge

NORRISTOWN – Tropical Storm Ida blew through Montgomery County with heavy rains and strong winds that caused extensive damage to property and homes all over the County, and homeowners are picking up the pieces left in Ida’s wake. Jeann...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: August 16, 2021

Masks Required to Enter Recorder of Deeds Office

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Montgomery County is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases once again. We are in this together to lessen the spread of the virus, therefore, as of Monday, August 16, we are requiring all visitors to our office, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face ...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: August 4, 2021

Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Announces Upcoming Mobile Veterans’ Discount ID Events

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NORRISTOWN – Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg has announced three upcoming mobile Veterans’ Discount ID card events to be held throughout Montgomery County this summer and fall.

“I am excited to get back out on ...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: July 21, 2021

Record Breaking Numbers at Recorder of Deeds

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Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg, is proud to proclaim 2021 to be a record breaking year for the office. In the first six months of this year, the office has recorded over 76,000 documents. For comparison, in an average year, the office typ...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: July 1, 2021

Update to Montgomery County Common Level Ratio

2021 Common Level Ratio

July brings us thoughts of blue pools, cold iced teas, sparkling fireworks, and important updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has released the Common Level Ratio Estate Valuation Factors (CLRs) for t...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: June 30, 2021

Title Search Area Reopens to the Public on July 6

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The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds is pleased to announce that the Title Search area will officially re-open to the public on Tuesday, July 6. The office is still adhering to social distancing protocols and you may be asked to wait to use the Title S...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: May 25, 2021

Recorder of Deeds Office Reopening to the Public on June 1

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Beginning on June 1, our office will reopen to the public for the first time since March 2020.

The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds office is excited to welcome everyone back! 

Our recording hours are from 8:30AM until 4PM. The Board of Assessme...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: March 18, 2021

Marking One Year of this Pandemic

This week marks one year since our office closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. And what a year it’s been! Even though our office is closed to in person visits, we have been here every day working hard to serve you.

Early on in th...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: November 19, 2020

MontCo Real Estate is Breaking Records

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This is an unprecedented year for the world, our country and Montgomery County. Yes, because the coronavirus continues to impact our communities and businesses. But also because I cannot remember the last time our office saw this level of real estate acti...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: November 18, 2020

Remote Notarization Becomes Permanent Law in PA

Remote notarization has become a permanent part of Pennsylvania law with the passage of Act 97, effective on October 29, 2020.

The law allows a Pennsylvania notary public to select one or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts and may pe...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Deed Scam Targets Montgomery County Home Buyers

Deed Scam Notice

NORRISTOWN – Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg is warning homeowners of a misleading solicitation mailer being sent to homeowners from companies such as Property Site based in California. The solicitation offers homeowners a &l...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: August 4, 2020

Join Me in Thanking My Team

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I feel so lucky to have such a hardworking and adaptable staff. As we enter the fourth month of the coronavirus pandemic, my office continues to be closed to the public, but my office has been able to continue to provide service at the same levels as in p...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: July 14, 2020

We've Added Another Way to Record Your Documents

New Dropbox

While our office continues to remain closed to the public due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, beginning on Monday, July 13, we are offering another way for you to get your documents to us for recording. There is now a drop box available in the lobby ...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: June 23, 2020

Update to Montgomery County Common Level Ratio

Factor List 2020-2021

The summer’s first heat wave means turning up the AC, drinking ice cold lemonade, and an important update from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue: The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has released the Common Level Ratio Real Estate Valuati...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: June 17, 2020

Montgomery County Offices Will Be Closed for Juneteenth

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In observance of and to honor this important day in our nation’s history, all Montgomery County offices, including the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds office, will be closed on Friday, June 19th.

Juneteenth celebrates the commemoration of the...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: May 20, 2020

Real Estate Industry May Resume Limited Business Transactions Statewide

Governor Tom Wolf announced that beginning on Tuesday, May 19, businesses and employees in the real estate industry may conduct limited business-related activities statewide.

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Posted on: March 27, 2020

Personal Appearance Requirement for Notaries Temporarily Suspended for Real Estate Transactions

The Department of State has suspended the personal appearance requirement for Pennsylvania Notaries in the case of certain real estate transactions. This suspension of personal appearance only applies in the specific cases outlined below and only if you a...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: March 19, 2020

Coronavirus Update: Montgomery County Offices Closed to the Public

The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds office is currently closed to the public for recording and title searching. We will be accepting all paper recordings via the mail only. 

We will accept plans for recording via mail in a rolled tube. We are ...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: March 15, 2020

Coronavirus Update: All Montgomery County Offices Closed Monday & Tuesday

Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, all Montgomery County offices will be closed. 

If you need to access the services of our office during this time, we invite you to utilize our electronic and mail services. See below for more information on how...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: March 13, 2020

Update Regarding the Coronavirus and the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Office

To minimize the exposure to the virus for our employees, we have made the decision to suspend our public and title search areas, effective Friday, March 13.We invite you to access the many services the Recorder of Deeds office offers electronically, by ma...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: March 5, 2020

Upcoming Changes to the Notary Commission and Bonding Process

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The changes will streamline the current paper- and mail-based processes for notaries and the Recorder of Deeds office. Please bear with our office as we transition to this new process.

Under the new process, notary commissions will no longer be mailed to o...

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Recorder of Deeds
Posted on: March 4, 2020

Recorder of Deeds Office Installs New Microfilm Machines

New Microfilm Machine

While microfilm and microfiche continue to be a strong preservation medium, the Recorder of Deeds office is committed to the preservation and modernization of county records.

“The new machines will more effectively digitize and maintain the older...

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Recorder of Deeds