WELCOME TO THE LYCOMING COUNTY
REGISTER & RECORDER OFFICE
DAVID A. HUFFMAN, REGISTER & RECORDER
48 West Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701-6536
570-327-2263
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Except Holidays
New Recordings are accepted from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the front counter.
It is our pleasure to have the opportunity to serve Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
NOTICE:
The Register and Recorder Office will be closed:
Friday August 1
and
Monday August 4
No Recordings - July 30, July 31, Aug 1, and Aug 4
The Office is replacing all hardware and then installing a new software system.
Please stay updated with information by checking the Register and Recorder web page.
There will be a link to the new public search when its available.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
NOTICE:
With the transition to a new software company, the Register and Recorder Office will no longer send out invoices or bills for copies starting in August 2025. This will involve paying in advance for all copies. Please inquire about the new system and details related to it after Aug 5. To sign up and to qualify for copies in the new system all outstanding balances must be paid in full.
Notice of Land Records Software Company and system change in The Register and Recorder Office:
The Register and Recorder Office is officially announcing that Info Quick Solutions (IQS) will replace Avenu (LandMarc system) on August 1, 2025.
Please follow the Lycoming County, PA Register and Recorder Web Page starting now for general information and updates leading up to Tuesday, August 5, 2025 which is the scheduled start date for recordings and new business transaction activity.
Note that the Register and Recorder Office will not be recording on the following dates as we transition to the new company:
Wed., July 30
Thursday, July 31
Friday, August 1
Monday, August 4
Please plan accordingly.
We plan to start recording again Tuesday, August 5. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this period.
We will keep the same recording hours at the front counter up to and including Tuesday, July 29 (9-4).
We will communicate the new public search site as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, continue to attempt access through “ pa.uslandrecords.com.” We will provide a link to the new IQS public search as soon as it becomes available to us.
IQS representatives will be available “in person” to help train the public in the Register and Recorder Office on the new system, likely starting Tuesday, August 5. They will be available until Friday, August 8 and beyond.
This affects land records only, not the Register of Wills and the Orphans’ Court that operates with a separate software company (Teleosoft).
We want to thank Avenu for its many years of service to Lycoming County as we enthusiastically welcome IQS to Lycoming County.
HISTORIC MOMENTS IN TIME
Jordan Township is the subject of this "Historic Moment in Time" for Lycoming County, PA. Jordan Township was formed on February 7, 1854 from the eastern part of Franklin Township. It was named in honor of Alexander Jordan who was the president judge of the district court. The lumber industry was a big part of the early beginnings of the township history. Unityville is a well-known familar village that is still a big part of modern day Jordan Township. It once included a grist mill.
It is believed that William Lore could have been the first settler in or about the year 1812.
We encourage you to go on-line to explore more about the history of Jordan Township (and other parts of Lycoming County, as well). You could start by seeing a William Lore deed that provides some very interesting historical insight into Jordan Township. Go to pa.uslandrecords.com for your search --- there is a pull-down menu for Lycoming County there.
Learn more about Lycoming County history in the Register and Recorder office. Office hours are 8:30-5:00 Monday thru Friday. You can also go online at pa.uslandrecords.com.
TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A DEED OR LAND RECORD
Simply click "Lycoming County Land Records" in the upper left under "Important Topics."
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Mission is to protect and preserve the marriage records for when a "Certified Marriage License" is needed of record. This is also where the Marriage Application begins.
Please call Dartha to set an appointment to apply for a marriage license at
570-327-2260
Magisterial District Judges who perform marriages:
Gary A. Whiteman
542 County Farm Rd #102
Montoursville, PA 17754
570-326-1714
Aaron S. Biichle
County Courthouse
48 West Third St
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-327-2275
Christian Frey
605 W. Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-322-6159
Kirsten A. Gardner
2134 Rt. 405 Hwy
Muncy, PA 17756
570-546-7480
NOTARIES
Please call Ashley (570)-327-2261 for an appointment.
REGISTER OF WILLS
Mission is to protect all probates of deceased people. The Register has jurisdiction over and maintains the records of testamentary/administration, inventory of estates, first and final accounting and other miscellaneous documents in relation to the decedent's estate.
Probate is the legal process of settling an Estate after a person has died.
A petition must be filed with the court and a personal representative must be appointed.
Please call Kimber for an appointment to probate an estate at 570-327-2258.
FORMS
CLERK OF ORPHANS’ COURT
Attention Guardians: For any assistance needed, please contact the GTS Help Desk at 877-227-2672.
The Clerk of Orphans' Court is responsible for performing the administrative record keeping duties of the court. The Clerk of Orphans' Court will process and maintain all guardianship documents for minors and incapacitated persons.
GUARDIANSHIPS
ADOPTIONS
All documents pertaining to adoptions are filed at this office.
* Note: There exists an adoption self-help kit in the Lycoming County Law Library in the basement of the courthouse.
GENEALOGY
We are pleased to do simple genealogy requests from the Register and Recorder Office, if we have the time and adequate information available to us. For more involved genealogical projects, please consult outside sources. For example, the Taber Museum is a good source of information in Lycoming County (570-326-3326). In addition to personal research, the museum is a helpful resource on residential (housing) research in addition to business historical research. History@DevelopingHistory.com is an email address for the museum. Also try https://tabermuseum.org/collections-research/genealogy. The James V. Browh Library (570-326-0536) is also a major source for genealogical information. Of course, there is always the Genealogical Society (LCGSgen@aol.com).
RECORDER OF DEEDS
Mission is to record, protect, preserve and reproduce legal documents that pertain to Real Estate in Lycoming County.
All document records of land since the year of 1795 in the Recorder of Deeds Office are available during regular office hours and are also available online at pa.uslandrecords.com.
(Compiled with the assistance of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette)
NOTE: For Cities, Townships, and Boroughs it is very important to click on the tab above for details to avoid having documents returned.
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List of School Districts for Real Estate Transfer Tax Purposes
Canton
East Lycoming
Jersey Shore
Loyalsock
Montgomery
Montoursville
Muncy
South Williamsport
Southern Tioga
Wellsboro
Williamsport
Every attempt is made to provide the most accurate and complete information on this web page.
If you have any questions about our policies and procedures, please call us and we would be happy to assist you.