Property Records Erie PA: Search Deeds, Parcel Numbers, Tax Bills, GIS Maps & Assessment Records
Erie PA property records are not kept in one single place. For a city address, use Erie County’s property search for parcel and assessment details, the Recorder of Deeds for legal land records, the City of Erie tax search for current-year city taxes, and the Erie County Tax Claim Bureau for prior-year delinquent taxes. This page gives the shortest official path for each task.
Where to Find Property Records in Erie PA
Erie PA Property Records Contacts
Use this contact list before visiting the courthouse or city office. Assessment, Recorder, City Treasurer, Tax Claim and GIS handle different record questions.
Erie County Assessment Office
Erie County Recorder of Deeds
City of Erie Treasurer
Erie County Tax Claim Bureau
Property Records Erie PA: Which Official Page Should You Use?
| What You Need | Use This Official Route | Search Detail | Important Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property profile / parcel record | Erie County Property & Tax Search | 14-digit parcel/index number or address | Owner tab requires login and paid unlock. |
| Current-year City of Erie tax bill | City of Erie Property Tax Search | Index number or address number + street name | Current-year taxes only. |
| Prior-year / delinquent tax | Erie County Tax Claim Bureau | Parcel ID, owner, tax year, amount due | Installment agreements require in-person owner action. |
| Deed / mortgage / satisfaction | Recorder of Deeds / Infocon | Grantor, grantee, document type, date range | Recorder staff cannot provide legal advice. |
| Map / parcel visual | Erie County GIS / Parcel Viewer | Parcel number or location | Map is not the legal property description. |
How to Search Erie PA Property Records by Parcel or Address
For a property inside Erie, PA, start with the Erie County property search because county assessment records identify the parcel, address, tax tabs, recent transfers and map profile.
14-digit parcel
Enter numbers only. Do not include spaces, dots or dashes.
Keep it simple
Use address number and core street name first.
Recent sales
Use transfer data to see recent ownership or market movement.
Paid unlock
Owner information requires registered account, login and $100 unlock.
Micro step-by-step: Search Erie County property record
- Get one strong detail: 14-digit parcel number, index number, property address or tax bill.
- Open Erie County Property & Tax Search.
- If using parcel number, enter only the 14 numeric characters.
- If using address, use street number and street name without extra wording first.
- Open the matching property profile.
- Review property tabs, tax tabs, recent transfer data and map link.
- Copy parcel number, property address and transfer details before moving to deed or tax pages.
Micro step-by-step: Search by 14-digit parcel/index number
- Find the index/parcel number on the tax bill, deed, GIS profile or prior county record.
- Remove spaces, periods and other characters.
- Enter the 14 digits into the parcel search.
- Confirm the property address and tax profile.
- Use the same parcel number for delinquent-tax and GIS follow-up.
How to Search Erie PA Deeds, Mortgages and Recorded Land Records
Use the Erie County Recorder of Deeds when you need recorded legal documents. This includes deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, powers of attorney, leases, UCC filings and other real-estate records.
Ownership transfer
Search grantor/grantee, document date and parcel clues.
Loan document
Search borrower/lender, then later satisfaction or release.
Online access
Recorder links online index/images through Infocon County Access.
Micro step-by-step: Search deed or mortgage records
- Start with the county property record and copy parcel number, address and recent transfer clues.
- Write down name variations: current owner, prior owner, spouse, trust, LLC, lender and business name.
- Open the Recorder of Deeds page.
- Use the Infocon Online Index and Images route.
- Search grantor/grantee names with a realistic date range.
- For mortgages, search later satisfaction or release records before assuming the debt is still open.
- Contact the Recorder before recording documents or ordering certified copies.
| Recorder Item | Erie County Fee Detail | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Deed base fee | $87.00 | Base fee before extra names, pages and parcels. |
| Mortgage base fee | $87.00 | Useful for mortgage recording estimates. |
| Mortgage satisfaction / assignment / release | $59.75 base fee | Common payoff-related documents. |
| Indexed names over 4 | $0.50 per name | Many-party documents cost more. |
| Pages over 4 | $2.00 per page | Longer documents add cost. |
| Additional parcels | $0.50 per parcel | Multi-parcel deeds cost more. |
| Plain copy | $0.25 per page | Lower-cost research copy. |
| Certification | $1.00 per document | Ask for certification when lender, court or title company requires it. |
How to Search Erie PA Property Taxes Without Using the Wrong Office
The most important Erie PA tax rule is simple: current-year City of Erie taxes are handled by the city search, but prior-year taxes are handled by Erie County Tax Claim at the courthouse.
Current year
City of Erie tax search collects current-year taxes only.
Prior year
Prior-year taxes are paid at Erie County Court House Tax Claim Office.
14 digits
Do not include spaces or periods when entering index number.
No suffix
City search says do not enter direction or street suffix.
Micro step-by-step: Search City of Erie current-year taxes
- Open the City of Erie Property Tax Search.
- Search by index number, or use address number and street name.
- If using index number, enter only the 14 digits.
- If using address, do not enter direction such as E, W, N or S.
- Do not enter suffix such as St., Ave. or Blvd.
- Open the matching bill and verify property address, tax year and bill details.
- If the bill is from a prior year, stop and use Erie County Tax Claim instead.
Micro step-by-step: Pay delinquent Erie property taxes
- Open Erie County Property & Tax Search and find the parcel.
- Click the Parcel ID link on the matching property.
- Open the Taxes link near the top of the parcel profile.
- Scroll to the bottom of the tax profile page.
- Use the delinquent-tax payment link if available.
- For in-person payment, go to Tax Claim Bureau, Room 110, 140 West Sixth Street.
- Call Tax Claim before paying if tax sale, interest or installment-plan timing matters.
Micro step-by-step: Stay of Sale Agreement
- Do not assume partial online payment creates an installment agreement.
- Call 814-451-6206 for required down-payment and monthly-installment quote.
- The listed deed owner must appear in person at Tax Claim Bureau.
- Bring state ID or passport.
- Prepare at least 25% of the most recent two years of delinquent taxes plus full payment of any prior unpaid taxes.
- Ask about default restrictions before relying on a new agreement.
How to Use Erie PA GIS and Parcel Viewer Safely
Use GIS for location and map context. Do not use a map screenshot as a deed, survey or legal boundary description.
Parcel location
Good for seeing the property on a map.
Visual context
Helpful for nearby parcels and municipal context.
Legal boundary
Parcel Viewer says the deed is the legal description for property boundary.
Micro step-by-step: View parcel map
- Find the 14-digit parcel number in the county property search.
- Open Erie County Parcel Viewer.
- Search by parcel number or use map tools to locate the property.
- Compare the map with the property record and tax profile.
- Use the map as visual context only.
- For boundary or ownership issues, use the deed and professional title/survey review.
Fix These Before You Think the Erie PA Record Is Missing
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel search fails | Index number entered with spaces, periods or extra symbols. | Enter exactly 14 digits only. |
| City tax search fails | Street direction or suffix entered. | Use address number and street name only. |
| Old taxes not found on city page | City of Erie search collects current-year taxes only. | Use Erie County Tax Claim Bureau for prior-year taxes. |
| Owner details not showing | Owner tab requires registered account, login and paid unlock. | Use parcel, transfer, tax and deed clues first. |
| Mortgage still appears in record | Satisfaction or release was not searched. | Search later Recorder records for satisfaction, assignment or release. |
| Boundary looks wrong on GIS | Parcel map is being treated as legal description. | Use deed/legal description and a surveyor for boundary decisions. |
Map to Erie County Courthouse Property Records Offices
The Assessment Office, Recorder of Deeds and Tax Claim Bureau are listed in the Erie County Courthouse, but each uses a different room. Confirm room number before visiting.
Bring this
14-digit parcel/index number, property address, owner/party names, document type, tax year, recording date, payment method and ID for any required Tax Claim agreement.
Do not bring only this
A real-estate listing screenshot or “near downtown Erie” description is not enough. Bring parcel, tax or deed identifiers.
Erie PA Property Records Tips That Save Time
Use these before buying, refinancing, checking old taxes, researching a deed, reviewing a City of Erie tax bill or checking a property near downtown, bayfront, Glenwood, Frontier, East Ave, West 38th or Presque Isle areas.
Start with county search
Even for a City of Erie address, county property search gives the parcel and assessment clues you need.
Use 14 digits only
Spaces, periods and other characters can break parcel/index number search.
City tax is current-year only
Do not waste time looking for prior-year taxes on the City page.
Search deed releases
For mortgages and liens, always search later satisfaction or release records.
Map is not title
Parcel Viewer is visual. The deed is the legal description for boundary purposes.
Call before tax-sale payment
If delinquent taxes or Stay of Sale matter, call Tax Claim before paying.
Property Records Erie PA FAQs
QHow do I search property records in Erie PA?▾
Start with Erie County Property & Tax Search for parcel, address, assessment, tax profile and transfer details. Use Recorder of Deeds for deeds and mortgages, City of Erie Tax Search for current-year city taxes, and Tax Claim for prior-year taxes.
QCan I search Erie PA property records by index number?▾
Yes. Enter the 14-digit index or parcel number without spaces, periods or other characters.
QWhere do I find Erie PA deed records?▾
Use the Erie County Recorder of Deeds page and Infocon access for deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, powers of attorney, leases, UCC filings and related land records.
QWhat is the Erie County Recorder of Deeds phone number?▾
The Recorder of Deeds phone number is 814-451-6246. The office is at Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Room 121, Erie, PA 16501.
QHow do I search City of Erie current-year property taxes?▾
Use the City of Erie Property Tax Search. Search by index number or by address number and street name. Do not enter street direction or suffix. The page collects current-year taxes only.
QWhere do I pay old or delinquent Erie PA property taxes?▾
Prior-year or delinquent taxes are handled by Erie County Tax Claim Bureau at 140 West Sixth Street, Room 110, Erie, PA 16501. The phone number is 814-451-6206.
QWhy is owner information not visible in Erie County property search?▾
Erie County states that owner information has moved to a dedicated Owner tab and requires a registered account, login and $100 payment to unlock.
QHow much does it cost to record a deed in Erie County PA?▾
The Recorder fee schedule lists a deed base fee of $87.00, plus possible extra charges for names over four, pages over four and additional parcels. Confirm the current fee before recording.
QCan Erie County GIS prove my property boundary?▾
No. Erie County Parcel Viewer states parcel data is a graphical display and does not substitute for a legal description. The property deed is the legal description for boundary purposes.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Erie PA records website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify parcel, deed, tax, GIS, assessment and delinquent-tax details through the correct official Erie County or City of Erie office.