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.
What’s a Recorder of Deeds?
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.
The Bucks County Recorder of Deeds office houses and maintains records from 1684 to the present. While the office no longer keeps physical paper deed books, records are kept as microfiche, microfilm and in PDF formats.
In addition to real estate and property documents, the Recorder of Deeds office also records mausoleum permits, sewer permits, cattle brands and UCC Code filings, the website said.
These records provide public access and document a clear title legitimately belongs to a property owner. Having these records protect property owners from fraudulent activity and confirm the ownership of what is, for many people, their biggest wealth asset and investment.
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