| Answer | How do I record the satisfaction of a lien or a mortgage on my property?
See also How do I record a document?
Satisfying a lien or a mortgage on your property must be resolved between you and lien-holder or mortgagor.
The property owner, the lien-holder, or the mortgagor may record the satisfaction of a lien or mortgage in the Department of Records (215) 686-2292, Room 111 City Hall, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Mon-Fri. (fees vary)
You Should Know:
You may obtain a copy of the lien, mortgage, or mortgage satisfaction on a property from the Department of Records, Room 154 City Hall from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Mon-Fri. (The fee is $2 per page.)
Appointments are again required for the recording of documents in person.
Email appointments.records@phila.gov to schedule.
All other Department of Records offices do not require an appointment. |
Further Information:
For more information, visit www.phila.gov/records.
You may also hire a title company to conduct a title search. Companies are listed in the phone directory.
For mortgages held by the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) (only), the OHCD's Policy & Planning Unit reviews these requests, and where mortgage conditions have been met, ask the City's Law Department to prepare the mortgage satisfaction piece. The caller will be informed directly what document to provide for OHCD's review. Interested parties should call (215) 686-9760.
For general information on non-financial (mechanical) liens (tax liens, utility liens, etc) call Court Records (215) 686-6670. |
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