Lehigh County Public Records
Find Lehigh County deeds, parcels, assessments, tax status, and court or probate filings using county Recorder, Assessment, Tax, and Clerk offices, then request certified copies when needed.
On this page:
Start Here
- Start with Recorder of Deeds to locate deeds, mortgages, releases, and recorded liens by owner name, street address, parcel ID, or book/page.
- Search Property Assessment for parcel ID, owner of record, situs address, assessed value, and property class.
- Check County Tax Office for current and prior-year tax status and bills by parcel ID or owner name.
- Use County GIS/Mapping to confirm parcel boundaries and the correct municipality before contacting tax or permitting offices.
- Request certified copies from the holding office (Recorder, Court, or Probate) when a certified document is required.
Record Routing
- Recorded deeds and mortgages → Recorder of Deeds
- Parcel data and assessed values → Property Assessment Office
- Property tax bills and status → County Tax Office
- Civil judgments and docket filings → Civil Court/Prothonotary
- Probate and estate files → Register of Wills/Orphans’ Court
Search Inputs
- Owner Last Name, First Name
- Parcel ID/UPI
- Street Address (House Number + Street)
- Municipality/Township
- Recording Book and Page
- Date Range (From–To)
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorder of Deeds | Deeds, mortgages, releases, assignments, recorded liens | Grantor/grantee, address, parcel ID, book/page, date range | Official land records for chain of title and lien releases; images or certified copies typically require a request. |
| Property Assessment Office | Parcel ownership, situs address, assessed value, property class, taxing districts | Parcel ID, owner name, or address lookup | Confirms current owner and parcel identifier used across county tax and recording systems. |
| County Tax Office | Tax bills, payment status, prior-year balances | Parcel ID or owner; sometimes by address | Verifies tax standing affecting transfers and permitting; some details may only be available by request. |
| County GIS/Mapping | Parcel boundaries, aerial imagery, jurisdiction, lot dimensions | Map click, address, or parcel ID | Links physical address to the correct parcel and municipality to route tax or permit questions. |
| Civil Court/Prothonotary | Civil cases, judgments, liens that may affect real property | Party name, case/docket number, or date range | Identifies judgments or filings that can attach to property; certified docket copies may require a request. |
| Register of Wills/Orphans’ Court | Probate estates, wills, letters, inheritance filings | Decedent name, estate number, or filing date | Tracks property passing through estates and the probate documents needed for transfers. |
Lehigh County FAQs
How do I find a deed in Lehigh County?
Start at the Recorder of Deeds index by owner name, street address, parcel ID, or book/page; note the instrument details and request a plain or certified copy if the image is not available online.
What is the best way to identify the correct parcel number?
Use the Property Assessment search by address or owner to obtain the parcel ID, then use that ID to cross-check Recorder, Tax, and mapping resources.
Where can I check property tax status for a parcel?
Search the County Tax Office by parcel ID or owner to view bill and payment status; confirm the taxing municipality via the parcel record if routing is unclear.
How can I check for judgments that might affect a property?
Search the Civil Court/Prothonotary index by party name or docket number, then check the Recorder of Deeds for any recorded judgment liens; request certified dockets or copies if required.