Election Explainer: What's a Recorder of Deeds

On November 4, five of the nine Bucks County Row offices will be up for election or re-election to their positions.

In Bucks County, row officers are elected in an “at large” voting system of four-year terms and some of the office election terms are staggered by two year intervals. Every eligible and registered voter across Bucks County will cast a vote for each office – regardless of the municipal location in which candidates reside.

Candidates for Bucks County Row Office must be at least 18 years of age, and a Bucks County resident for at least one year prior to the election. Row officers cannot also be federal employees, a member of Congress, a member of the Board of Health, a member of a municipal legislative body, such as a borough council member, township supervisor or a school board director.

The role of the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds is to record and maintain public documents regarding real estate transactions and transfers; related documents include deeds, mortgages, subdivision plans and other official documents such as veterans’ discharge papers, notary public commissions, and the like, the Bucks County website said.





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