The Office of the Recorder of Deeds is the repository for documents primarily relating to real estate located in Chester County Pennsylvania. These documents include deeds, mortgages, rights-of-way, powers-of-attorney as well as other lesser known records, such as bonds and commissions for notaries and elected officials.
The Recorder of Deeds is elected to office for a four year term. Ryan A. Costello, Esq. took office in January 2008. His background includes real estate law, title insurance and prior experience as a township supervisor.